The Porcine Pardon: Pig Named Six Seven Spared by Miami Dade County Mayor.
It might not have been at the equivalent scale as granting clemency to holiday birds, but the mayor of Miami-Dade had her own presidential-style act this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the center of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She deserves this act of mercy. Her criminal record is spotless,” Levine Cava said in a speech with clear references to the sheer volume of pardons issued since the onset of a current administration.
“Unless you count eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” the mayor added. “I hope she experiences a lengthy and joyful existence away from worry.”
The gathering, either celebrating or rejecting the area's customary feast of feasting on pork during the holidays, was established to mirror the yearly bird sparing at the White House.
The animal, donated by a first responder, was given its name from the current slang trend of young people shouting “six-seven” – inspired by a rap song lyric – often without clear purpose. The craze became so pervasive that a prominent word reference recently declared “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.
A Peaceful Retirement
The pardoned swine is now set to enjoy its days at a rural sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the ceremony's official statement.
“The pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to begin the holiday season,” said the event host, in a decidedly positive message.
“It embodies the character of Miami: joyful, varied, and rooted in traditions that bring people together. Every time, we are proud to celebrate culture and compassion in a way only Miami can.”
Guests enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach croquetas and cafecito as they marked the swine's new lease on life.
