A Pig's Tale: Pig Named Six Seven Spared by Miami-Dade Mayor.
Although not quite at the same level as sparing holiday birds, but the Miami-Dade County mayor conducted 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 heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“This pig is innocent. She deserves this act of mercy. No offenses are on her docket,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with obvious nods to the extraordinary and sizable number of pardons issued since the commencement of a second term in office.
“If we disregard eating six or seven apples per day,” she went on. “May this pig enjoy a prosperous future without fear.”
The gathering, either celebrating or rejecting the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was created to mirror the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The swine, donated by a local firefighter, was christened after the current slang trend of young people shouting “six seven” – deriving from a hip-hop line – often for no discernable reason. The craze became so ubiquitous that a prominent word reference recently made “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.
A New Life
Six Seven the pig is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the ceremony's official statement.
“The annual pig pardon has become a cherished method to begin the holiday season,” said the cafe owner, in a notably cheerful message.
“It captures the essence of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and based in heritage that unite the community. Every time, we are delighted to mark culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”
Attendees enjoyed a plant-based fare of croquettes and strong coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.
