A Pig's Tale: Pig Named Six Seven Pardoned by Miami-Dade Leader.
While perhaps not at the same level as granting clemency to Thanksgiving turkeys, but the county's top official experienced a ceremonial pardon event this week by formally pardoning 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. No offenses are on her docket,” Levine Cava said in a speech with clear references to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued from the start of the beginning of a current administration.
“If we disregard eating six or seven apples per day,” she went on. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life free from concern.”
This ceremony, which both honors and questions the area's customary feast of feasting on pork during the holidays, was founded to replicate the yearly bird sparing at the White House.
The swine, donated by a first responder, was given its name from the current slang trend of young people shouting “six seven” – inspired by a hip-hop line – often for no discernable reason. The trend became so widespread that a leading lexicon site recently named “six-seven” its top term for the year.
A Future Secured
The pardoned swine is now scheduled to spend its days at a countryside refuge “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the event’s official press release.
“This swine clemency has become a cherished method to begin the festive period,” said Eric Castellanos, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It embodies the essence of Miami: vibrant, varied, and grounded in customs that foster togetherness. Each year, we are delighted to mark culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”
Attendees enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach fritters and strong coffee as they toasted the swine's new lease on life.
