This Swine Life: Hog Named 6-7 Granted Clemency by Miami-Dade Mayor.
It might not have been at the same level as granting clemency to Thanksgiving turkeys, but the mayor of Miami-Dade had her own presidential-style act this week by ritually sparing the life of a swine named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the center of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She is worthy of this pardon. She has committed zero crimes,” Levine Cava said in a speech with obvious nods to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued from the start of the onset of a second term in office.
“Unless you count eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” she went on. “Let this swine have a prosperous future free from concern.”
The gathering, simultaneously observing and challenging the local cultural practice of consuming swine during the holidays, was founded to emulate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The swine, donated by a local firefighter, was christened after the popular vernacular phrase of young people exclaiming “six seven” – originating from a rap song lyric – often without clear purpose. The craze became so ubiquitous that a major dictionary recently named “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.
A New Life
The pardoned swine is now scheduled to spend its days at a farm sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the ceremony's official statement.
“This swine clemency has become a beloved tradition to begin the holiday season,” said Eric Castellanos, in a notably cheerful message.
“It embodies the spirit of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and grounded in customs that foster togetherness. Annually, we are honored to observe heritage and mercy in a way unique to Miami.”
Attendees enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach fritters and cafecito as they celebrated the swine's new lease on life.
