Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, fresh off a victory in the New York 14th Congressional district, was spotted attempting to play a joint like a musical instrument before attempting a home renovation project. Sources said when AOC arrived at the hardware store, she was heard asking for a bow, mouthpiece, and some rosin so she could play her joint like a saxophone. When clerks told her that wasn’t the kind of joint she needed, she was reportedly concerned that she had forgotten to pack a few hammers and nails on her journey home.

Though she was disappointed to learn her new career in music had been put on hold, she seemed to take consolation in the fact that she had picked up a set of cabinet handles which she thought could work as a makeshift xylophone. Despite the hiccup, AOC was still excited to begin the much-needed renovations on her new home district and swore to never forget to pack the hammers