Kaylah Walton
Hailey Welch, famously known as the “Hawk Tuah Girl,” has captured the online world’s attention with her unexpected journey.
Imagine this: Hailey Welch, the person behind the popular “Hawk Tuah” meme, made an appearance on Brianna Lapaglia’s podcast “Plan Bri Uncut.” It was a moment filled with peculiarity.
The discussion veered towards a game of “who would you Hawk Tuah?” Brianna had her list ready, and among the names was the former NFL star Antonio Brown. While many would expect anyone familiar with pop culture to recognize AB, Hailey’s response was a blank stare as she innocently asked, “Who’s that?“
The expression on Brianna’s face was priceless, a mixture of astonishment and disbelief. She stuttered, “Ah! I thought you were going to know who he was.” Hailey’s friend attempted to assist by questioning if Brown was a football player. Brianna confirmed, yet Hailey remained clueless, admitting she didn’t even know what Antonio Brown looked like and flatly responded, “I’mma have to say no to that.“
Brianna, expecting a viral reaction, got more than she bargained for. However, the plot twist came when Antonio Brown himself retweeted the video! His tweet encapsulated classic AB style: “I’ll post anyway @BChickenfry. She famous famous it cool. Love me some Hawk Tua #CTESPN.” It’s clear that Antonio Brown doesn’t miss an opportunity to engage with a meme.
A strange turn: The lucrative offer for the Hawk Tuah Girl’s spit jar
Delving deeper into Hailey’s viral stardom reveals more than just acknowledgments from NFL personalities. She has encountered a flurry of peculiar offers, with the most eccentric being a $600 proposal to “Hawk Tuah” into a jar. Yes, you read that correctly-$600 for a jar of saliva. This surpasses standard fan dedication, edging into an alarming level of fandom.
During the podcast, Hailey shared this outrageous offer, chuckling as she recounted, “The guy that sells my hats, he got offered $600, like three days ago, for me to spit in a jar and sell it – that is revolting!” As any renown viral sensation would contemplate, she pondered, “Should I do it?” before concluding, “Nah, don’t do that.”
Her journey to online fame is nothing short of remarkable. From a casual, booze-infused chat with friends to suddenly being in the spotlight, Hailey Welch is navigating the unpredictable realm of viral prominence with a blend of amusement and perplexity. Still reeling from the sudden attention, it’s understandable why her head is spinning. One day she’s an ordinary individual, the next, she’s the Hawk Tuah Girl dealing with fans eager to purchase her saliva in a jar.
