A Pig's Tale: Pig Named 6-7 Pardoned by Miami-Dade Mayor.
Although not quite at the identical stature as sparing Thanksgiving turkeys, but the county's top official had her own 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 heart of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She deserves this act of mercy. She has committed zero crimes,” stated the mayor in a speech with inescapable allusions to the vast quantity of executive clemencies issued from the start of the beginning of a new presidential term.
“Unless you count eating half a dozen apples per day,” she went on. “May this pig enjoy a lengthy and joyful existence away from worry.”
This ceremony, simultaneously observing and challenging the local cultural practice of feasting on pork during the holidays, was established to mirror the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The pig, donated by a first responder, was christened after the current slang trend of young people exclaiming “6-7” – deriving from a rap song lyric – often seemingly at random. The trend became so widespread that a prominent word reference recently named “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.
A Peaceful Retirement
This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the event’s official press release.
“The annual pig pardon has become a cherished method to open the holiday season,” said the cafe owner, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It captures the spirit of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and rooted in traditions that foster togetherness. Every time, we are delighted to mark heritage and mercy in a way unique to Miami.”
Attendees enjoyed a plant-based fare of spinach fritters and cafecito as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.
