This Swine Life: Pig Named 6-7 Pardoned by Miami-Dade Mayor.
Although not quite at the equivalent scale as sparing festive fowl, but the mayor of Miami-Dade conducted a presidential-style act this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a swine named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. Clemency is justified for her. Her criminal record is spotless,” stated the mayor in a speech with obvious nods to the vast quantity of executive clemencies issued since the onset of a current administration.
“If we disregard eating six or seven apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “Let this swine have a lengthy and joyful existence away from worry.”
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 pig, donated by a local firefighter, was given its name from the popular vernacular phrase of young people shouting “six seven” – deriving from a musical verse – often seemingly at random. The trend became so widespread that a leading lexicon site recently declared “6-7” its top term for the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
This particular pig is now destined to live out its days at a farm sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the organizers' announcement.
“This swine clemency has become a beloved tradition to kick off the festive period,” said the event host, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It captures the spirit of Miami: joyful, multicultural, and based in heritage that bring people together. Every time, we are honored to observe tradition and kindness in a way unique to Miami.”
Participants enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach croquetas and strong coffee as they toasted Six Seven’s big moment.
