Well folks, grab yourself some popcorn because it looks like Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, better known as AOC, just gave us another roller coaster ride of political awkwardness. You might think, after six years in Congress, she’d have foreign policy down better than a 7th grader cramming for a geography quiz. But alas, once again, it seems she’s found herself stumbling through basic questions that even a kid in a Model U.N. club might ace.

The backdrop for AOC’s latest political blooper was none other than the high-profile Munich Security Conference. There she was, supposed to demonstrate her foreign policy chops, painstakingly honed with months of preparation alongside Bernie’s former foreign policy adviser. Yet, when asked about something as significant as whether the U.S. should defend Taiwan against China, she served up about 20 seconds of silence. It’s the kind of pause you’d expect if someone asked you to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded—not from a seasoned lawmaker at an international stage.

But the comedy of errors didn’t stop there. Somewhere between confusing trade partnerships and demarcating continents, AOC managed to place Venezuela north of the equator. Who knew geography could be such a hands-on activity? While we all make mistakes, this slip-up was more of a GPS-level blunder. And to think, some say these are gentle growing pains of a potential 2028 presidential campaign… maybe after a few more geography classes?

Now, in a plot twist almost too funny to script, the New York Times was right there, not as mere observers, but as if they were auditioning for AOC’s PR team. They even got a personal call to clear up the misunderstandings. It seems the Times’ new role is not just reporting but running interference when AOC’s words don’t quite align with maps or policies. Just imagine if this kind of service were available at your local coffee shop. “Excuse me, I’m out of milk. Mind giving my reputation a polish?”

In what should have been a platform to address global issues, AOC turned a casual slip-up into a frenzied spectacle. Critics, both conservative and otherwise, call it a glaring indication that maybe she isn’t ready to tackle the world stage just yet. But who needs readiness when you’ve got the kind of media attention that would make reality stars green with envy? Whether it was AOC’s call or The Times’ tribute, one thing’s certain: this won’t be the last we hear of her geographical adventures. Until next time, folks, keep your globes handy and your fact-checkers closer!