Murphy wrote a mock executive order, complete with multiple fancy-pants uses of “whereas,” that stated, “It is important for State symbols to reflect New Jersey’s culture and values” and “New Jersey drivers are famous for their skills, enthusiasm, and expressive hand gestures.”
He then, in official-sounding legalese, declared: “The State Bird is hereby changed from the American Goldfinch to the Middle Finger.”
Should any genteel New Jerseyans be offended by the possibility, Murphy made sure to end his “executive order” with the message, “HAPPY APRIL FOOLS!”
