Freshman Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been a constant subject of mockery by conservative media ever since her surprising victory, who often target her for her age and lack of experience.
But the Democratic Congresswoman has also proved to be a force to be reckoned with and received endless amount of positive messages from supporters cheering her on to make positive changes in Congress.
The plaque outside of her office became a magnet for encouragement, with hundreds of colorful Post-its symbolizing a better future under her guidance.
Recently, the 29-year-old was asked to remove the inspirational adhesives.
So in memoriam, AOC posted a photo of the Post-it wall in its former state outside her office.
"RIP our post-it wall :(," she wrote in Tuesday's tweet.
"We were told it had to be taken down..."
But she assured us that the notes of encouragement are not gone forever.
"We moved it inside instead."
These are the colors of support and love.
@AOC/Twitter
@AOC/Twitter
Of course, her critics couldn't resist noting how childish the Post-it wall was to begin with, comparing the display to that of a "dorm room" and a "kindergarten classroom."
Nice try, guys.
Her supporters came through and challenged the haters.
@derek_mafs @AOC So using office supplies.... at an office..... is childish to you? Lol— Bunny Is 📵 (@Bunny Is 📵) 1549992654
@mikaylaaa118 @Parkesandrec1 @derek_mafs @pinkybunnie_ Ted Cruz literally read Green Eggs and Ham on the Senate Flo… https://t.co/hyXxAjVsof— Chuck Taylor (@Chuck Taylor) 1549996844
@EqualOppCynic @ConnorR00ney @AOC They're literally mad that she's young and popular lmfao— Cassie (@Cassie) 1549992525
@AOC Why are we banning walls of love and building walls of hate?— Ryan J. Suto (@Ryan J. Suto) 1549992357
It's worth mentioning that the mosaic-like presentation of love was not the Congresswoman's doing.
It stood as a testament to her constituents' faith in her.
"It just appeared one day. Some mothers came by & left 2-3 encouraging notes on my plaque," she explained after some inquiry about the display.
"We left them up, bc it was great to read those little encouraging words every morning."
"Soon, more post-its came. It became a little ritual for the public, so we left stacks out for people."
It just appeared one day. Some mothers came by & left 2-3 encouraging notes on my plaque. We left them up, bc it w… https://t.co/F3uTzfVMGX— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) 1549992759
The fate of the Post-its was hardly surprising.
@AOC Ahh, so something amazing happened between officials and the public and you were told to take it down? Sounds about right, sadly.— Attackturkey (@Attackturkey) 1549992881
@Attackturkey @AOC No permit for beautiful acts of appreciation occurring organically and without the approval of a… https://t.co/lwWAjCPHBP— warmongers get the stickpin/voodoo doll treatment (@warmongers get the stickpin/voodoo doll treatment) 1550000464
@AOC Let’s get encouraging electric post-it’s trending for @AOC... #PostItsForAlex https://t.co/ODOqn9kQQ1— Rosario🌹✈️🗽🥀 (@Rosario🌹✈️🗽🥀) 1549997716
@AOC Imagine! A Politician actually connecting with the American People! No wonder you were forced to take it down.— realnowthenzen (@realnowthenzen) 1549993245
Suggestions to preserve a wonderful concept came pouring in.
@AOC Can I recommend poster frames hung outside your office? Then, when each is full of post-its the plexi goes bac… https://t.co/5uPt8Mr3DF— April White Books (@April White Books) 1549993189
@AOC Can't come to your door. How about an electric one! https://t.co/Tmne5wMRnL— Mark Potochnik (@Mark Potochnik) 1549993245
@AOC Make it a movement. Get with Post-It and have them donate Post-Its to schools. Spread positivity.— Incredible Sausage (@Incredible Sausage) 1549992862
The edict to remove the display in the first place remains puzzling.
But the accolades will never go away.
@AOC What a beautiful representation of both your support and the work ahead!— Paul Loewen (@Paul Loewen) 1549994254
@AOC You are the ROCK STAR of politics. KEEP IT UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!— STOP FASCISM, Save Democracy, PROTECT THE VOTE!!!! (@STOP FASCISM, Save Democracy, PROTECT THE VOTE!!!!) 1550003660
Whether it's out for all to see or in the confines of AOC's office, the encouraging Post-its will continue to convey that positivity always sticks.
But sometimes, the wisdom imparted by friends isn't always helpful or relevant to the situation.
Curious to hear from strangers online who could do without specific knowledge, Redditor Saibotnl1 asked:
"What life advice can just f'k off?"
These Redditors have a problem with how certain people have on outlook on life.
Time To Rest
"Sleep when you’re dead."
"Cool, but you’re going to be dead a lot sooner."
– Tag2graff
Irrelevant Sadness
"People have it so much worse than you so don’t be sad!"
– notrachelmar
"To that I like to say, 'people have it so much better than you so don't be happy!'"
– ___jupiter____
Your Life Path
"Almost anything relating to what age you must be in order to buy a house, have children, marry, have a profession, or do anything else. Seriously, everyone's life is different from everyone else's. Make your life the way you want it to be. If you so desire. Up to you."
– Frn071
On The Contrary
“Cheaters never prosper”
"Yes, they f'king do."
– waqasnaseem07
People can get out of any situation they find displeasing.
But others feel people should just "stick it out."
Ignoring Bullies
"Just ignore bullys or get someone else to handle it for you. I have never seen this work, only makes it worse. The only effective way I've seen to deal with them is by not making yourself an easy target and make them scared to f'k with you again. If going psycho on their a** is the only thing they'll respond to that's their fault. Also want to add in schools they will punish you for self defense but that punishment is only sitting around a few hours in detention or sitting around at home with a suspension. The punishment is temporary boredom, it's absolutely nothing compared to being bullied and when it's over the important message will still stand that you will not tolerate being a victim."
– User Delted
Remain to be Miserable
"Stick it out"
"Whether that's sh**ty jobs, shi**y relationships, shi**y living situations..."
"By all means don't just give up on things when you face challenges, but if something feels wrong or is wrecking your peace then take some control and change it if you can!"
– petitezoey
"Easy for you to say," might be an auto-response to these suggestions for many people.
Invitation For Recklesslessness
"Live like everyday was your last"
Yall know what people do when they learn they have a single day left to live?"
– LimeGrass619
A Possible Consequence
"I did that as a teenager and ended up homeless and addicted to heroin. Didn’t pan out for me too well."
"19 years sober though today."
– Open-Section-7263
A Practical Approach
"If I knew with certainty that I had one day left, I'd double-check all my financials, my will, and my insurance policies, make sure my wife had all of my passwords and knew where all the money was, spend the rest of the day with her and the kids, then call the medical examiner and ask to lie down on the gurney so that when I die they won't strain their back moving my remains out of my house."
– Asteriad
Nose Stuck In A Book
"Work while they sleep. Study while they party"
"That's not a recipe for success, that's a recipe for a lot of white hairs, burnout syndrome and a stroke before your 40s..."
– Khomuna
Doesn't Apply To Everyone
"Do what you love and money will follow"
"I love walking my dogs and grilling food for my friends but That sh*t doesn't pay the bills as well as my engineering degree!"
– Elons_android
While people's intentions are good, they're better off keeping their two cents in their own pockets.
Not everyone likes to hear platitudes.
Sometimes, people just want to know they're not alone with their problems over listening to unlikely solutions that are nothing more than superficial pick-me-ups.
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