This Swine Life: Hog Named 6-7 Granted Clemency by Miami-Dade Mayor.
Although not quite at the same level as pardoning holiday birds, but the county's top official experienced a ceremonial pardon event this week by ritually sparing the life of a swine named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. Clemency is justified for her. She has committed zero crimes,” Levine Cava said in a speech with clear references to the vast quantity of executive clemencies issued since the beginning of a current administration.
“Unless you count eating six or seven apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life free from concern.”
The gathering, either celebrating or rejecting the region’s Hispanic tradition of feasting on pork during the holidays, was established to mirror the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The animal, provided by a local firefighter, was given its name from the modern linguistic fad of young people shouting “six-seven” – originating from a rap song lyric – often seemingly at random. The phrase became so ubiquitous that a major dictionary recently made “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.
A Peaceful Retirement
This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the ceremony's official statement.
“This swine clemency has become a beloved tradition to open the festive period,” said the event host, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It represents the essence of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and based in heritage that unite the community. Annually, we are honored to observe heritage and mercy in a way only Miami can.”
Attendees enjoyed a vegetarian menu of croquettes and strong coffee as they toasted the swine's new lease on life.
