Ocasio-Cortez pokes DNC over ‘Boy Bye’ promo: ‘Someone didn’t go to my Twitter class’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) joined online ridicule of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for its now-viral tweet offering a “Boy Bye” phone wallpaper.

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On Saturday the DNC tweeted, “This is a whole mood. Text ‘Boy Bye’ to 43367 to get this exclusive wallpaper,” and included an image that said “Boy Bye 2020” over President Trump’s face.

This is a whole mood.

Text “Boy Bye” to 43367 to get this exclusive wallpaper. pic.twitter.com/reWksgbNEz

— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) June 15, 2019

Twitter users were quick to mock the seeming appeal to younger voters, and Ocasio-Cortez responded Wednesday by saying, “Someone didn’t go to my Twitter class.”

Someone didn’t go to my Twitter class

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 19, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez hosted a session for other Democratic lawmakers on effectively using social media in January with Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) The session was “on the most effective ways to engage constituents on Twitter and the importance of digital storytelling,” USA Today reported. She has led the way among lawmakers for viral videos and livestreams to engage with voters.

Class was in session this morning! I was thrilled to offer some insights on Twitter and social media to my. colleagues this morning.

Now Majority @WhipClyburn is teaching me what all the bells mean in the Capitol https://t.co/pEGVZqqn2g

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 17, 2019

The freshman lawmaker’s tweet was widely endorsed by other users, who even chimed in with their own jokes.  

Perhaps a refresher is in order

— Natasha Fatale (@TinaTbrennan) June 19, 2019

Tackier than a pair of fresh crocs.

Absolutely flabbergasted.

— C T (@Christ_ION89) June 19, 2019

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— Seán-Patrick Burke (@Jaws5TheReturn) June 19, 2019