The Porcine Pardon: Hog Named Six Seven Spared by Miami Dade County Leader.
While perhaps not at the identical stature as granting clemency to festive fowl, but the county's top official experienced a presidential-style act this week by ceremoniously saving 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 core of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This pig is innocent. She deserves this act of mercy. Her criminal record is spotless,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with obvious nods to the extraordinary and sizable number of pardons issued since the beginning of a second term in office.
“Except perhaps for eating half a dozen apples per day,” she went on. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life without fear.”
The event, either celebrating or rejecting the region’s Hispanic tradition of feasting on pork during the holidays, was established to replicate 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 exclaiming “six-seven” – originating from a musical verse – often for no discernable reason. The phrase became so widespread that a leading lexicon site recently named “six-seven” its top term for the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
Six Seven the pig is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the event’s official press release.
“This swine clemency has become a beloved tradition to kick off the holiday season,” said Eric Castellanos, in a decidedly positive message.
“It represents the spirit of Miami: joyful, diverse, and grounded in customs that foster togetherness. Each year, we are delighted to mark heritage and mercy in a way unique to Miami.”
Attendees enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach croquetas and Cuban coffee as they marked the swine's new lease on life.
