A Pig's Tale: Hog Named 6-7 Pardoned by Miami-Dade Leader.
While perhaps not at the equivalent scale as pardoning festive fowl, but the mayor of Miami-Dade had her own ceremonial pardon event this week by formally pardoning the life of a swine named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She is worthy of this pardon. She has committed zero crimes,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with clear references to the extraordinary and sizable number of pardons issued since the commencement of a new presidential term.
“If we disregard eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” the mayor added. “I hope she experiences a long and happy life without fear.”
The gathering, which both honors and questions the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was established to emulate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The animal, provided by a first responder, was named for the popular vernacular phrase of young people shouting “six seven” – originating from a rap song lyric – often without clear purpose. The craze became so pervasive that a major dictionary recently named “six-seven” its top term for the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
Six Seven the pig is now destined to live out its days at a countryside refuge “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the event’s official press release.
“The pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to begin the holiday season,” said the cafe owner, in a decidedly positive message.
“It represents the character of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and grounded in customs that bring people together. Every time, we are proud to celebrate heritage and mercy in a way distinctively Miamian.”
Guests enjoyed a vegetarian menu of croquettes and cafecito as they toasted the pig's pardon.
