Twitter laughs off New York Magazine’s tone-deaf AOC bio

Preliminary ‘reviews’ are in on social media about New York Magazine’s forthcoming book of essays lauding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the consensus seems to be the book is a flop.

Meanwhile, the jokes seem to write themselves. 

The New York Post originally brought this book to ADN America’s attention.

“Take up Space: The Unprecedented AOC,” is a collection of essays and articles about the Democratic congresswoman from New York City, publisher Simon & Schuster’s website says of the book. It describes it as “an in-depth look at one of the most prominent political and cultural stars in recent memory.”

But Twitter is not reacting well to the book’s almost tone-deaf portrayal of AOC, and it seems the litany of accolades -- including her “unprecedented position in American politics,” “her rare authenticity,” and “the role her beauty plays in public perception” is not resonating with the Twitter intelligentsia.  

One of the first observations made by many a witty Twitter user is the hilarity of the book’s name.

“They finally captured the one thing AOC does very well: take up space,” one user quipped.

They finally captured the one thing AOC does very well: take up space.

— Grady (@TheRealGCaton) November 30, 2021

“Beyond parody,” tweeted Lahav Harkov, a contributing editor to the Jerusalem Post.

Some pundits even appeared ashamed of the treatment the relative newcomer was receiving.

“Media in other countries would be ashamed to suck up to politicians this way. How gross.” Tweeted Ellen Carmichael, president of the communications firm Lafayette.

“No left-wing cult of personality here,” RealClearPolitics co-founder Tom Bevan mused.  

The 400-page book will take up space at bookstores around the country on Feb. 1.

For those who don’t trust Twitter reviews, Simon & Schuster describes the book as “an engaging, all-encompassing biography of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the bestselling tradition of ‘Notorious RBG’ and ‘Pelosi’ that explores her explosive rise and impact on the future of American culture and politics.”

Atlantic contributor Tom Nichols quoted that description on Twitter, adding, “Next time someone says, ‘why are you so focused on AOC, she’s just one out of many Dems,’ I’ll just send them this.”