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Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Friday changing one of the state's symbols to "reflect New Jersey's culture and values" — the state bird is now the middle finger.
In a prank executive order changing New Jersey's state bird, Governor Phil Murphy noted that Jersey drivers are famous for their "expressive hand gestures."
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, seized the April Fools' Day spirit and signed a mock order Friday declaring the middle finger as the new state bird, replacing the goldfinch that held the perch since 1935.
"It is important for State symbols to reflect New Jersey's culture and values..."
Possessing feathers from migratory birds could result in a $15,000 fine or be imprisoned for six months.