Who Is The Hawk Tuah Girl And Why Is The World Obsessed With Her?
Who is the Hawk Tuah girl and why is the world obsessed with her? Well much like many viral videos, it’s not for anything safe for work. We can’t go…

CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 27: The TikTok logo is displayed outside a TikTok office on August 27, 2020 in Culver City, California. The Chinese-owned company is reportedly set to announce the sale of U.S. operations of its popular social media app in the coming weeks following threats of a shutdown by the Trump administration. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)Who is the Hawk Tuah girl and why is the world obsessed with her? Well much like many viral videos, it's not for anything safe for work. We can't go into too much depth as to the meaning of her action in the viral video but let's just say, it's because she gets very descriptive about a certain sexual act. The video has gone viral on every platform and it's gotten us to ask the question: Just who is the Hawk Tuah girl?
Here is the original video. Fast forward to 9:50
Her name is Hailey Welch
After her interview on Tim & Dee TV, we found out Hailey Welch was from Nashville, TN. Now there are several IG accounts pretending to be the actual Hailey Welch but none of them have been confirmed at this point. Conor McGregor seems to think he found her @haileywelch23.
As you can expect, many companies are trying to capitalize on her fame by selling merch. But the true authentic merch is being sold by Fathead Threads in Belfast, Tenn. Hailey herself posed with owner Jason Poteete who announced she will get a portion of their proceeds. Here is the info: "Get all of your apparel here! Jason Poteete - 931-246-0056 - jason@fatheadthreads.com - www.fatheadthreads.com."
TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. There are currently 1 billion monthly active users and the app has been downloaded more than 4.1 billion times. It was just released in 2016 and quickly surpassed X, Snapchat and more for active monthly users. So what does this mean now that the future of TikTok is in jeopardy? Will TikTok as we know it cease to exist? Here's what we know so far about the attempt to ban TikTok in the United States.
The US House of Representatives passed a bill yesterday that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok. The only way this would be avoided is if the app parts ways with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The bill now heads to the US Senate where the future of that vote is unclear. If the Senate does pass the bill however, President Biden says he would sign it. TikTok CEO Shou Chew says they are committed to keeping user "data safe and our platform free from outside manipulation." He adds that a ban of TikTok would impact hundreds of thousands of American jobs.
And what would the ban mean to our favorite local TikTok celebrities? That has yet to be seen. It could mean something as simple as, taking content to other platforms like Facebook reels and Instagram reels. It would definitely mean less revenue seeing as creators tend to make more money from TikTok than any other platform. That being said, we want to introduce you to some Boston area TikTok creators you need to follow before the app gets taken away from us for good.
@bmotheprince aka Brian Moller
Brian Moller is a Boston area content creator who pokes fun at generational differences. Brian hilariously addresses current events and pop culture moments through the lens of the different generations. He has 2.1 million followers and fans all over the world.
@tommyguarino
Tommy is an Eastie guy who pokes fun at the local Italian deli and everyday life living in the city of Boston. Tommy's love of his city is prevalent in his videos. He currently has 1.8 million subscribers and want to pursue a future in writing comedy, directing and maybe even acting. If you follow Tommy, you know his future is definitely bright.
@kaylamichellefisher
Kayla is a Boston girl who has a LOT to say about being single and dating. She offers her take on dating advice and does it in a hilarious way. Kayla takes everyday observations and turns them into fun stories that you for sure will be talking about all week.
@mikaylanogueira
Mikayla Nogueira is a self proclaimed "Masshole" make up artist and social media influencer. She embraces her Boston roots in her videos emphasizing her amazing Boston accent. Her talent with makeup application is unmatched. She currently has 15.5 million followers on TikTok.
@nobodycaresanthony
Anthony Varela is a local influencer who thrives on poking fun at misspelled and funny store front signs, menu items and Facebook names. Anthony pokes fun at misspelled labels in a way only he can starting every video with his infamous "Can we go through..." line that has you laughing from the start. He currently has over 700,000 followers on TikTok.
@nailthecocktail
A mash up of cocktails and nails is Claudiane Philippe's specialty. She visits the best restaurants and posts the most delicious and photo worthy cocktails along with her freshly manicured nails. Her photos are taken in such a unique way, they are extremely catchy to the eye. She's lived in Massachusetts her entire life and has a full time job as a healthcare data consultant.
@thelipbunny
The Lip Bunny is a viral med spa owner who works out of Fall River. If you want to get plumped, beautified, look younger, people line up in droves to get see her and her team. The before and afters are stunning as well as The Lip Bunny herself.
@ian.brownhill
Now technically, Ian is from Rhode Island. But his local content and “New Englandah” skits are pure gold. From shoveling in sandals and shorts, to braving the blizzards to get his "morning Dunkies," Ian is relatable to every New Englander.
@kevincooneyy and @ashley_demato
Kevin and Ashley are married and both are very successful content creators. Ashley is self described as "Boston born, raised and living" The two take you through hilarious everyday scenarios that couples go through. From work out videos to Love is Blind breakdowns, Kevin and Ashley are a must follow.
@nickiunplugged
Nicki Marie is a self described "TikTok mom" whose hilarious descriptions of everyday mom life has us glued to the phone screen. Her recent videos showcase her celebrating her recent divorce and being a single mom, which so many can relate to.
@lovesoreal
Maybelline and Christian are a married couple with two beautiful children. The family is actually from Marlborough and since creating their channel a few years back, they've grown to 5.9 million subscribers on TikTok. Their hilarious videos showcase what it's like to be a loving family with the ups, downs and everything in between.
@forkingwitharmani
Armani Thao is a Lowell based social media influencer who specializes in food blogging. Just voted one of the 150 Most Influential Bostonians by Boston Magazine, Armani is known for his food puns to describe his latest trips to local Boston restaurants. He just left his full time job at Boston Medical Center to pursue his influencing career and is currently poised to help others manage and build their social media platforms.