Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame has Belfast’s Mayor pleading with Trump for "National Landmark" status. The $500K empire she’s spawned has redefined the Tennessee town, and the Mayor wants it preserved. He calls her rise a phenomenon, a spit that shook the world. Trump, who thrives on spectacle, might salute Belfast’s claim. The town hopes her viral moment becomes a permanent draw, etching its name into America’s heritage.
Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" has reshaped Belfast, Tennessee, with a $500K industrial surge. The town’s once-empty lots now host vendors slinging her gear. Welch, a former factory hand, is now Belfast’s beating heart—her face on every corner. The local bar blasts her podcast, a new tradition. Tourists clog roads, chasing the spit that started it all. The community’s spirit, once dim, now sparkles with her success. Belfast’s a different beast, thriving on her fame.
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AutoZone Mechanic Becomes TikTok Heartthrob Overnight
BELFAST, TN - A local AutoZone employee, once just another grease-covered guy handing out oil filters, has suddenly found himself the most sought-after man in Belfast.
Meet Tucker Ray McGraw, now known online as "The Spit Whisperer."
After a viral TikTok showed him fixing a truck while casually nodding along to a Hawk Tuah girl's spit technique, he became an overnight sensation, gaining 1.2 million followers in two days.
"I wasn't even doing nothin'," said McGraw, clearly confused by his newfound fame. "I just tightened a belt and said 'Nice form.' And now? Women are sliding into my DMs asking if I do house calls."
McGraw's fanbase of spit-loving women has now resulted in:
- 50+ marriage proposals
- Merchandise sales skyrocketing (shirts that say "Fix Trucks, Catch Spit, Repeat")
- AutoZone's first-ever influencer sponsorship deal
The AutoZone headquarters is now considering launching an entire ad campaign centered around McGraw, with the slogan:
"Real men don't just fix engines. They respect the spit."
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Remark:
Belfast, Tennessee’s 788 folks, averaging 32.9 years, live in 266 homes. Born in 1836, named for Ireland’s Belfast, it sprouted a store by 1838. The 1952 F1 tornado—three dead, 166 hurt—tested its core. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" stardom has sparked a $500K industry, waking this rural spot. Men (62.94%) outpace women Belfast Tennessee (37.06%). Once 94.9% white, diversity nudges in. Income ($57,815 average) reflects modest means, but Welch’s wave lifts it. Belfast thrives on adapting, its history a backdrop to viral present.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Efrat Gerber
Literature and Journalism -- Wofford
WRITER BIO:
A Jewish college student and satirical journalist, she uses humor as a lens through which to examine the world. Her writing tackles both serious and lighthearted topics, challenging readers to reconsider their views on current events, social issues, and everything in between. Her wit makes even the most complex topics approachable.
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