The 'Ed Scarry Ocasio-Cortez Coat' meme originated in November 2018 after journalist Ed Scarry tweeted a photo of newly-elected Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from behind, suggesting her stylish coat contradicted her working-class narrative. The tweet, captioned 'I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat don’t look like a girl who struggles,' was met with instant and widespread ridicule for being creepy and logically flawed. Internet users quickly turned the phrase into a copypasta, applying it to images of fictional characters in elaborate costumes, animals in sweaters, and historical figures. Today, the meme is a staple for mocking out-of-touch political commentary and remains a legendary example of a 'ratioed' tweet.