Murphy Changes NJ State Bird To Middle Finger In April Fools' Prank

TRENTON, NJ — Getting in on the April Fools' Day fun with a prank of his own, Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday jokingly changed the New Jersey state bird to something much more colorful than the American goldfinch.

In an "executive order" posted to his Twitter account, Murphy said he was changing the state bird to the middle finger.

"It is important for state symbols to reflect New Jersey's culture and values," the faux proclamation read. The middle finger was selected because "New Jersey drivers are famous for their skills, enthusiasm, and expressive hand gestures."

The American goldfinch was adopted as the New Jersey state bird in 1935.

Of course, the people of New Jersey immediately had thoughts.

"Now we need you (to) sign an executive order officially changing pork roll to Taylor ham for the entire state not just North Jersey," one Twitter user said.

"A politician in touch with his people," another wrote.

"Perfect. Thought that was New York’s already," one user wrote.

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