This Swine Life: Pig Named 6-7 Granted Clemency by Miami-Dade Leader.
Although not quite at the same level as granting clemency to holiday birds, but the mayor of Miami-Dade experienced a ceremonial pardon event this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a swine named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. She is worthy of this pardon. Her criminal record is spotless,” Levine Cava said in a speech with obvious nods to the vast quantity of executive clemencies issued from the start of the onset of a second term in office.
“Except perhaps for eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” she went on. “May this pig enjoy a lengthy and joyful existence without fear.”
The gathering, either celebrating or rejecting the region’s Hispanic tradition of consuming swine during the holidays, was created to replicate the yearly bird sparing at the White House.
The swine, contributed by a first responder, was named for the current slang trend of young people shouting “six seven” – inspired by a hip-hop line – often for no discernable reason. The craze became so widespread that a major dictionary recently named “6-7” its top term for the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a rural sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the ceremony's official statement.
“The pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to kick off the festive period,” said Eric Castellanos, in a decidedly positive message.
“It captures the essence of Miami: happy, diverse, and grounded in customs that foster togetherness. Each year, we are proud to celebrate heritage and mercy in a way unique to Miami.”
Attendees enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach croquetas and cafecito as they marked the swine's new lease on life.