This Swine Life: Hog Named 6-7 Spared by Miami-Dade Leader.
Although not quite at the identical stature as granting clemency to festive fowl, 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 performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She is worthy of this pardon. No offenses are on her docket,” stated the mayor in a speech with inescapable allusions to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued from the start of the onset of a new presidential term.
“If we disregard eating six or seven apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life without fear.”
The gathering, which both honors and questions the local cultural practice of feasting on pork during the holidays, was created to replicate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The animal, provided by a local firefighter, was christened after the popular vernacular phrase of young people exclaiming “6-7” – inspired by a hip-hop line – often without clear purpose. The phrase became so widespread that a major dictionary recently made “6-7” its top term for the year.
A Future Secured
This particular pig is now scheduled to spend its days at a countryside refuge “away from grills and cookware”, according to the event’s official press release.
“This swine clemency has become a cherished method to kick off the festive period,” said the event host, in a decidedly positive message.
“It represents the spirit of Miami: joyful, varied, and grounded in customs that foster togetherness. Each year, we are honored to observe heritage and mercy in a way only Miami can.”
Attendees enjoyed a plant-based fare of spinach fritters and cafecito as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.
