Meet Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or as some folks know her, Sandy from Yorktown Heights. Now, she’s gone on and on about her so-called Bronx upbringing. You’d think she was born and raised there, right? But the map tells a different story. Sandy actually grew up in the comfy suburbs of Yorktown Heights. Yes, she went from kindergarten all the way through high school there before heading off to Boston University. Yet, she insists on painting this picture of a Bronx childhood that doesn’t quite add up.

Let’s take a quick tour down memory lane. As it turns out, Alexandria moved from the Bronx to Yorktown when she was about 5 years old. When AOC talks about being a Bronx girl, she’s emphasizing her birthplace and cultural ties rather than the suburb she grew up in. It’s like calling yourself a Floridian after a couple of vacations down there. Some might call it a far stretch. Others? Maybe just laugh at the idea of someone really believing they’re from somewhere they only spent their early childhood years in.

But wait, there’s more! In various media segments, AOC has emphasized her Bronx roots. The debate often focuses on the disconnect between her birthplace and her suburban upbringing. It’s almost like viewing a movie trailer of a small-town girl transforming into a big city star. The problem is, this isn’t a fictional movie, and the roles just don’t match the script of reality.

AOC doesn’t seem to mind a little rewriting of the biography if it enhances the storyline. It’s a bit like watching someone try to convince the world that they’re Batman because they’ve visited Gotham for the weekend. Most of us can relate to humble beginnings and tales of the past, but here’s the kicker: if you say something often enough, maybe, just maybe, you’ll start to believe your own plot twists.

So here we have a curious tale of geography and nostalgia. AOC continues to walk down this biographical lane, emphasizing her Bronx identity like someone picks out a cool outfit. But remember, folks, just as Jerry Seinfeld would say, “It’s not a lie if you believe it.” And when it comes to storytelling, Sandy (or AOC, depending on where you’re writing from) seems to be writing her autobiography with a flair for theatrics.