The Porcine Pardon: Hog Named Six Seven Pardoned by Miami-Dade Mayor.
It might not have been at the same level as pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys, but the mayor of Miami-Dade experienced a presidential-style act this week by ritually sparing the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She is worthy of this pardon. Her criminal record is spotless,” stated the mayor in a speech with clear references to the vast quantity of executive clemencies issued since the commencement of a second term in office.
“Unless you count eating six or seven apples per day,” she went on. “Let this swine have a lengthy and joyful existence without fear.”
The gathering, simultaneously observing and challenging the region’s Hispanic tradition of consuming swine during the holidays, was established to mirror the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The swine, provided by a first responder, was christened after the popular vernacular phrase of young people shouting “six-seven” – inspired by a musical verse – often without clear purpose. The trend became so widespread that a major dictionary recently made “6-7” its top term for the year.
A Future Secured
This particular pig is now scheduled to spend its days at a rural sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the organizers' announcement.
“The pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to open the festive period,” said the cafe owner, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It represents the essence of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and rooted in traditions that unite the community. Annually, we are proud to celebrate heritage and mercy in a way distinctively Miamian.”
Guests enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach croquetas and cafecito as they celebrated the swine's new lease on life.
