Kaylah Walton
A TikTok user named Annie found herself in a situation similar to the infamous ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl after expressing her displeasure with ESPN’s focus on her and her friend while they were eating ice cream at the College World Series in Omaha, going as far as accusing the sports network of sexual assault.
Every year, ESPN cameramen capture reactions from fans at the College World Series, broadcasting them to millions of viewers. Annie’s unexpected appearance on social media caused distress as she had tried to avoid such attention, leading her to voice her frustration on TikTok.
Annie’s video on TikTok garnered negative attention, with many drawing parallels to Hailey Welch, famously known as the Hawk Tuah Girl.
Reasons Behind Annie’s Frustration Towards ESPN
In a follow-up TikTok video, Annie called out ESPN for featuring 20 seconds of footage showing her and her friend eating ice cream with accompanying commentary during the game between Texas A&M and Tennessee.
The incident left Annie and her friend dealing with unwanted online attention and striving to prevent a situation akin to what happened to the Hawk Tuah Girl.
Hailey Welch, also known as the Hawk Tuah Girl, shot to fame after a viral interview where her response became a social media sensation, leading to her signing with United Talent Agency.
Thus, Annie’s experience with ESPN and the subsequent online backlash draws striking similarities to the Hawk Tuah Girl incident, showcasing the power and impact of social media in today’s digital age.
