A Pig's Tale: Hog Named Six Seven Pardoned by Miami-Dade Mayor.
While perhaps not at the equivalent scale as sparing holiday birds, but the mayor of Miami-Dade conducted a ceremonial pardon event this week by ritually sparing the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She deserves this act of mercy. Her criminal record is spotless,” Levine Cava said in a speech with clear references to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued since the onset of a second term in office.
“Unless you count eating six or seven apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life free from concern.”
The event, either celebrating or rejecting the area's customary feast of eating roast pork during the holidays, was created to replicate the yearly bird sparing at the White House.
The animal, donated by a local firefighter, was given its name from the modern linguistic fad of young people shouting “6-7” – inspired by a hip-hop line – often for no discernable reason. The trend became so pervasive that a major dictionary recently named “6-7” its top term for the year.
A New Life
This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a rural sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the ceremony's official statement.
“This swine clemency has become a cherished method to begin the end-of-year celebrations,” said Eric Castellanos, in a decidedly positive message.
“It represents the character of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and grounded in customs that foster togetherness. Every time, we are delighted to mark culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”
Guests enjoyed a plant-based fare of croquettes and cafecito as they marked the swine's new lease on life.
