A Pig's Tale: Hog Named Six Seven Granted Clemency by Miami Dade County Leader.
Although not quite at the same level as sparing holiday birds, but the county's top official conducted a presidential-style act this week by ritually sparing the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. She deserves this act of mercy. No offenses are on her docket,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with inescapable allusions to the extraordinary and sizable number of executive clemencies issued from the start of the commencement of a new presidential term.
“If we disregard eating six or seven apples per day,” she went on. “I hope she experiences a long and happy life without fear.”
This ceremony, either celebrating or rejecting the local cultural practice of consuming swine during the holidays, was established to emulate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The animal, contributed by a first responder, was christened after the popular vernacular phrase of young people yelling “6-7” – originating from a musical verse – often seemingly at random. The craze became so ubiquitous that a leading lexicon site recently made “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.
A New Life
The pardoned swine is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the event’s official press release.
“This swine clemency has become a beloved tradition to kick off the end-of-year celebrations,” said the event host, in a notably cheerful message.
“It represents the essence of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and grounded in customs that unite the community. Every time, we are proud to celebrate culture and compassion in a way only Miami can.”
Attendees enjoyed a meat-free selection of croquettes and strong coffee as they celebrated the swine's new lease on life.
