This Swine Life: Pig Named 6-7 Granted Clemency by Miami-Dade Leader.
It might not have been at the same level as granting clemency to festive fowl, but the mayor of Miami-Dade had her own presidential-style act 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 heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“This pig is innocent. She is worthy of this pardon. She has committed zero crimes,” Levine Cava said in a speech with inescapable allusions to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued from the start of the commencement of a new presidential term.
“Unless you count eating half a dozen apples per day,” she went on. “Let this swine have a lengthy and joyful existence free from concern.”
The event, either celebrating or rejecting the area's customary feast of consuming swine during the holidays, was established to emulate the yearly bird sparing at the White House.
The pig, donated by a first responder, was christened after the modern linguistic fad of young people shouting “six seven” – originating from a hip-hop line – often without clear purpose. The phrase became so ubiquitous that a major dictionary recently named “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.
A Future Secured
This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a countryside refuge “away from grills and cookware”, according to the event’s official press release.
“This swine clemency has become one of our favorite ways to open the holiday season,” said the event host, in a decidedly positive message.
“It captures the essence of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and based in heritage that unite the community. Each year, we are honored to observe tradition and kindness in a way unique to Miami.”
Attendees enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach fritters and strong coffee as they celebrated the pig's pardon.