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."
RIP our post-it wall :( We were told it had to be taken down... So we moved it inside instead 🤗 https://t.co/qw3RMfPDeU— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez)1549992251.0
These are the colors of support and love.
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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— light pink (@light pink)1549992654.0
@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)1549996844.0
@EqualOppCynic @ConnorR00ney @AOC They're literally mad that she's young and popular lmfao— Cassie (@Cassie)1549992525.0
@AOC Why are we banning walls of love and building walls of hate?— Abu Kareem (@Abu Kareem)1549992357.0
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)1549992759.0
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)1549992881.0
@Attackturkey @AOC No permit for beautiful acts of appreciation occurring organically and without the approval of a… https://t.co/lwWAjCPHBP— Less Whine More Tines (@Less Whine More Tines)1550000464.0
@AOC So you astroturfed it? Of course.— Mark Dice (@Mark Dice)1549993385.0
@AOC Let’s get encouraging electric post-it’s trending for @AOC... #PostItsForAlex https://t.co/ODOqn9kQQ1— Rosario✈️🗽 (@Rosario✈️🗽)1549997716.0
@AOC Imagine! A Politician actually connecting with the American People! No wonder you were forced to take it down.— realnowthenzen (@realnowthenzen)1549993245.0
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)1549993189.0
@AOC Can't come to your door. How about an electric one! https://t.co/Tmne5wMRnL— Mark Potochnik (@Mark Potochnik)1549993245.0
@AOC Make it a movement. Get with Post-It and have them donate Post-Its to schools. Spread positivity.— Incredible Sausage (@Incredible Sausage)1549992862.0
@AOC I think it would be fun to put a potable room-divider wall in the hall for people to use during business hours… https://t.co/DIEpclHbXY— I support #ADOS #AmericanDOS #Tangibles 🌹🐶🐈✡️✏️ (@I support #ADOS #AmericanDOS #Tangibles 🌹🐶🐈✡️✏️)1549993188.0
The edict to remove the display in the first place remains puzzling.
@AOC You should not have been asked to take it down. It’s a reminder that good people are valued by those who feel… https://t.co/4zfcdoWwu9— zenmd (@zenmd)1549994178.0
But the accolades will never go away.
@AOC What a beautiful representation of both your support and the work ahead!— Paul Loewen (@Paul Loewen)1549994254.0
@AOC I'll leave my encouraging word here: You Go! You are making a difference and we're all so grateful and hopeful because of you!— No wall-dumpTrump (@No wall-dumpTrump)1549992933.0
@AOC You are the ROCK STAR of politics. KEEP IT UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!— End The Oligarchy (@End The Oligarchy)1550003660.0
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.
In fact, some mistakes are so astronomical that they're remembered for decades afterwards, leaving the one who made the mistake a legacy of being a dumba**. Here are a few of them!!!
U/ronjans24 asked: What was the biggest mistake in human history?
Some may argue that the existence of the Universe was a mistake. I disagree. It was clearly Zayn leaving One Direction. But these next few were pretty bad too.
If you do the math, this is also the reason why Hentai exists.
I'll say the wrong turn Franz Ferdinand's driver made that went right in front of Gavrilo Princip.
EDIT: yes I'm aware war may still have broken out even if Franz Ferdinand wasn't assassinated
Imagine you're Gavrilo Princip. The assassination plot you and your friends had been cooking up for about the last year or so has been a complete and total disaster, just a monumental f*ck-up of the highest degree. You're staked out at this deli thinking maybe, just maybe the car will pass by, and by some stroke of sheer luck, it does.
If you're Princip, this is nothing short of serendipity.
Petition to return to the ocean.
Ocean Surf GIFGiphy"Many were increasingly of the opinion that they'd all made a big mistake in coming down from the trees in the first place. And some said that even the trees had been a bad move, and that no one should ever have left the oceans."
"In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move." - Douglas Adams
This was, in fact, a monumental mistake.
Sears not beating Amazon to the punch.
Blockbuster not buying Netflix.
You thought THOSE were bad? Well gear up for their next few, because they are 100% accurate. Except the one about Cats, that movie slaps.
I don’t know sports, but sure.
Seahawks not running it.
I used to wear a Seahawks jersey whenever I took a test because I knew I would pass when I shouldn't.
CATS is great, y'all are just boring.
GiphyThe Emoji Movie.
That live action movie about Cats is also up there.
Very fair point.
Social Media.
Humans are not wired to have that many social interactions and maintain that many relationships. Plus the echochambers it allows people to create for themselves, no matter how conspiratorial or vile their beliefs, means that stupid/evil people are no longer shunned into changing their mind.
Not sure it was worth being able to see what a celebrity had for lunch or what new "dance" your younger cousin and her tween friends are doing.
But in all seriousness, some horrible things may now have happened if the right thing was halted at the right time.
Washington called it.
George Washington Disney GIF by Hamilton: An American MusicalGiphyVoting for people based on what side of the political spectrum they're on. George Washington himself advised against political parties because he thought they would cause too much division in this country. Unfortunately for everyone, he was right.
Big oops on that one.
Barack Obama mocking Donald Trump at the Correspondents Dinner might have led directly to his 2016 run....
"Now, I know that he's taken some flak lately, but no one is happier, no one is prouder to put this birth certificate matter to rest than The Donald," Obama said. "And that's because he can finally get back to focusing on the issues that matter — like, did we fake the moon landing? What really happened in Roswell? And where are Biggie and Tupac?"
Then he turned serious: "But all kidding aside, obviously, we all know about your credentials and breadth of experience. For example — no, seriously, just recently, in an episode of 'Celebrity Apprentice' — at the steakhouse, the men's cooking team did not impress the judges from Omaha Steaks. And there was a lot of blame to go around. But you, Mr. Trump, recognized that the real problem was a lack of leadership. And so ultimately, you didn't blame Lil Jon or Meatloaf. You fired Gary Busey. And these are the kind of decisions that would keep me up at night. Well handled, sir. Well handled."
This is the best Star Wars and no one can change my mind.
I'll take 'Star Wars Christmas Special' for $100.
That atrocious pile of manure gave us Boba Fett, so without the Christmas Special there won't be The Mandalorian.
Wow, in this article, I openly admitted my love for Cats AND The Star Wars Holiday Special. So maybe my existence was the biggest mistake of all.
ANYWAY, I hope you enjoyed, and I hope you all feel a little bit better about yourself. Because when push comes to shove, at least you didn't accidentally start World War I