What did Delaware?
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A New Jersey.
The joke “What did Delaware? A New Jersey.” relies on wordplay involving U.S. state names and common English phrases. The setup, “What did Delaware?” sounds like a question about what the state of Delaware did, but instead of referring to an action, it’s a play on words. “Delaware” sounds like “Did she wear,” turning the state’s name into a verb phrase about wearing clothing.
The punchline, “A New Jersey,” continues the pun. “New Jersey” is another U.S. state, but in this context, it sounds like “a new jersey,” as in a new article of clothing, specifically a jersey.