A Pig's Tale: Pig Named 6-7 Spared by Miami-Dade Mayor.
While perhaps not at the equivalent scale as granting clemency to Thanksgiving turkeys, but the county's top official had her own presidential-style act this week by formally pardoning the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the center of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She deserves this act of mercy. She has committed zero crimes,” Levine Cava said in a speech with clear references to the sheer volume of pardons issued since the commencement of a current administration.
“Except perhaps for eating half a dozen apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “I hope she experiences a prosperous future free from concern.”
This ceremony, either celebrating or rejecting the local cultural practice of consuming swine during the holidays, was created to mirror the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The pig, provided by a local firefighter, was given its name from the popular vernacular phrase of young people shouting “6-7” – originating from a musical verse – often seemingly at random. The trend became so ubiquitous that a prominent word reference recently named “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.
A Peaceful Retirement
Six Seven the pig is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the ceremony's official statement.
“The pig pardon has become a cherished method to open the end-of-year celebrations,” said Eric Castellanos, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It captures the spirit of Miami: vibrant, varied, and based in heritage that foster togetherness. Every time, we are proud to celebrate culture and compassion in a way only Miami can.”
Participants enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach fritters and Cuban coffee as they toasted the swine's new lease on life.
