The 'Ocasio-Cortez Fake Nudes' meme refers to a persistent piece of internet misinformation where images of a different woman were circulated and falsely identified as Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. This phenomenon became a significant subject of discussion regarding deepfakes and the rapid spread of digital hoaxes within political spheres. Memes surrounding this topic often mock the gullibility of those who fell for the fabrication or serve as a broader commentary on the lengths internet trolls go to discredit public figures. Today, the template is frequently used to satirize the 'fake news' era and the importance of fact-checking viral content.