Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a prominent progressive figure, recently discovered a satirical Twitter account impersonating her under the name “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Press Release (parody)” (@AOCpress), and she expressed her dissatisfaction with the situation.
The parody account gained significant attention when it engaged in a tweet interaction with Twitter CEO Elon Musk, where it jokingly stated:
“Perhaps it’s the influence talking, but I’ve developed a slight infatuation with @elonmusk.”
This might be the wine talking, but I’ve got a crush on @elonmusk
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Press Release (parody) (@AOCpress) May 29, 2023
Controversially, Musk responded to the tweet, which many argued increased the account’s visibility and traction.
AOC took to social media to address the issue, informing her followers:
“I want to make everyone aware that there is a fraudulent account posing as me, and it is gaining traction. The Twitter CEO himself has acknowledged it, thereby increasing its visibility.”
FYI there’s a fake account on here impersonating me and going viral. The Twitter CEO has engaged it, boosting visibility.
It is releasing false policy statements and gaining spread.
I am assessing with my team how to move forward. In the meantime, be careful of what you see.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 30, 2023
In response, the parody account commented:
“After consulting with my team, I have decided to propose that Congress pass legislation prohibiting jokes, laughter, or mockery directed towards me. Parody should be deemed illegal.”
After brainstorming with my staff – I’m going to push Congress to make it illegal to joke, laugh, or make fun of me.
Parody should be illegal.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Press Release (parody) (@AOCpress) May 30, 2023
The parody account humorously added:
“The account even playfully suggests reporting tweets to the Department of Justice.”
I’m having my staff report every single tweet that makes fun of me to the DOJ.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Press Release (parody) (@AOCpress) May 30, 2023
This response is in line with AOC’s dramatic tendency to perceive various comments as posing danger, and it’s only a matter of time until she calls the parody account a “threat to democracy.”
Oh, snap, THAT is hilarious. Thank you for pointing that out. I must FOLLOW that account.
I have just received my 3rd payment order and $30,000 that I have built up on my laptop in a month through an online agent. This job is good and his regular salary is much better than my normal job. Work now and start making money online yourself.
Go Here………. http://smart.onlinework1.workers.dev
“I’m so beautiful and smart that everybody wants to be me.”
Tee hee
I THOUGHT SHE DIED ON JAN 6??
I am making a real GOOD MONEY (80$ to 92$ / hr. )online from my laptop. Last month I GOT a check of nearly 21,000$, this online work is simple and straightforward, I don’t have to go to the OFFICE. At that point this work opportunity is for you. If you are interested. Simply give it a shot on the accompanying site link… https://ProfitsGuru7.blogspot.com
Lmao, she is such a grungy creature, go back to bartending, it’s a better fit.