The internet went crazy after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted a video of her playing with a penguin at the zoo.
The video, posted on Saturday, has gained almost 4 million views, and shows a penguin chasing the New York Democrat and mimicking her movements.
A new day, a new friend ?✨ pic.twitter.com/1PmPEHP5Yx
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) August 24, 2019
Just as with anything Ocasio-Cortez posts on Twitter, comments on the video ranged from support and appreciation for the animal to jokes and ridicule.
Wow look! It’s the Penguin and the Joker
— Anthony Perri (@AnthonyPerri214) August 24, 2019
Nice to see you acting human. Penguins are cool.
— Steve Vaughn (@magicsquid1) August 24, 2019
AOC: cute penguin video
Republicans: pic.twitter.com/h00sKdtuNS
— Rick Dalton Torches Dirty F’n Hippies (@bablobiggins) August 24, 2019
Dr. Do-Little https://t.co/Al8JqgMfHg
— neontaster (@neontaster) August 24, 2019
That penguin knows that you’re fighting to save the planet! ?
— Ryan Knight ? (@ProudResister) August 24, 2019
She’s cute as a button, but I wouldn’t want her representing me in Congress, what with her being a penguin and all. https://t.co/132LFAdxpx
— Jeremy Boreing (@JeremyDBoreing) August 24, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez has been the leading voice in pushing for the vast measures to combat climate change in the form of the Green New Deal. While it has gained support within many Democrats, no Democratic senator voted for it when it reached the Senate floor.
