Yeah me too, so it's found in many authoritative places.

And I might be wrong but my understanding is that it's not wrong per-se, it's just wildly incomplete. Which, is kind of like the same as wrong. But I believe the airfoil design does indeed have the effect described which does contribute to lift somewhat right? Or am I just a victim of the misconception.

I've always wondered if the acrobatic exams require repeating the same wrong answer. Obviously planes can't fly upside down.

Yeah, it's like asking a car driver (even a professional driver) to explain the Otto cycle. Enduser vs. engineer.