The Porcine Pardon: Hog Named Six Seven Pardoned by Miami Dade County Leader.
Although not quite at the identical stature as granting clemency to holiday birds, but the Miami-Dade County mayor experienced a Donald Trump moment this week by formally pardoning the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. She deserves this act of mercy. She has committed zero crimes,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with obvious nods to the vast quantity of pardons issued since the commencement of a current administration.
“If we disregard eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life away from worry.”
This ceremony, either celebrating or rejecting the area's customary feast of feasting on pork during the holidays, was founded to emulate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The pig, contributed by a Coral Gables firefighter, was given its name from the popular vernacular phrase of young people yelling “six seven” – originating from a rap song lyric – often without clear purpose. The phrase became so ubiquitous that a major dictionary recently named “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.
A Peaceful Retirement
The pardoned swine is now set to enjoy its days at a rural sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the organizers' announcement.
“This swine clemency has become a cherished method to kick off the festive period,” said the event host, in a decidedly positive message.
“It captures the spirit of Miami: joyful, varied, and rooted in traditions that foster togetherness. Every time, we are honored to observe heritage and mercy in a way only Miami can.”
Guests enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach fritters and cafecito as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.
