The Porcine Pardon: Hog Named 6-7 Spared by Miami-Dade Mayor.
While perhaps not at the same level as granting clemency to Thanksgiving turkeys, but the Miami-Dade County mayor experienced a ceremonial pardon event this week by ritually sparing the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. Clemency is justified for her. Her criminal record is spotless,” Levine Cava said in a speech with obvious nods to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued since the beginning of a new presidential term.
“If we disregard eating six or seven apples per day,” she went on. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life without fear.”
This ceremony, either celebrating or rejecting the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was founded to mirror the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The pig, donated by a Coral Gables firefighter, was given its name from the current slang trend of young people yelling “six-seven” – deriving from a hip-hop line – often without clear purpose. The craze became so pervasive that a major dictionary recently declared “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.
A Future Secured
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 annual pig pardon has become one of our favorite ways to begin the festive period,” said the event host, in a decidedly positive message.
“It embodies the essence of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and rooted in traditions that unite the community. Every time, we are honored to observe heritage and mercy in a way only Miami can.”
Guests enjoyed a vegetarian menu of croquettes and strong coffee as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.
