This Swine Life: Hog Named Six Seven Pardoned by Miami Dade County Leader.
While perhaps not at the identical stature as granting clemency to festive fowl, but the mayor of Miami-Dade experienced a presidential-style act this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. She is worthy of this pardon. No offenses are on her docket,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with obvious nods to the vast quantity of executive clemencies issued from the start of the commencement of a second term in office.
“Unless you count eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” she went on. “May this pig enjoy a lengthy and joyful existence free from concern.”
The gathering, which both honors and questions the region’s Hispanic tradition of feasting on pork during the holidays, was established to mirror the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The animal, provided by a first responder, was given its name from the current slang trend of young people exclaiming “six-seven” – originating from a hip-hop line – often without clear purpose. The craze became so pervasive that a prominent word reference recently named “6-7” its top term for the year.
A New Life
Six Seven the pig is now scheduled to spend its days at a countryside refuge “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the organizers' announcement.
“The pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to begin the end-of-year celebrations,” said Eric Castellanos, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It represents the essence of Miami: happy, diverse, and grounded in customs that foster togetherness. Each year, we are honored to observe tradition and kindness in a way only Miami can.”
Attendees enjoyed a plant-based fare of croquettes and cafecito as they toasted Six Seven’s big moment.
