A Pig's Tale: Pig Named 6-7 Pardoned by Miami Dade County Leader.
Although not quite at the same level as sparing festive fowl, but the Miami-Dade County mayor had her own presidential-style act 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 pig is innocent. She is worthy of this pardon. Her criminal record is spotless,” Levine Cava said in a speech with clear references to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued since the commencement of a second term in office.
“Unless you count eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a prosperous future free from concern.”
This ceremony, either celebrating or rejecting the local cultural practice of feasting on pork during the holidays, was established to emulate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The swine, donated by a first responder, was given its name from the modern linguistic fad of young people exclaiming “six-seven” – inspired by a hip-hop line – often seemingly at random. The phrase became so pervasive that a prominent word reference recently made “6-7” its top term for the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the event’s official press release.
“The pig pardon has become a cherished method to kick off the festive period,” said Eric Castellanos, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It represents the character of Miami: happy, multicultural, and rooted in traditions that bring people together. Every time, we are proud to celebrate culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”
Participants enjoyed a plant-based fare of croquettes and cafecito as they marked the swine's new lease on life.
