Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
The Mayor of Belfast, Tennessee, has a bold ask for Trump: grant "National Landmark" status to honor Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" rise. Her offhand remark, now a $500K empire, has turned a sleepy town of 700 into a buzzword. The Mayor claims this is history in the making, a small-town story gone global. Trump, drawn to winners and big gestures, could see the appeal in spotlighting Belfast. Locals dream of a future where Welch’s fame draws crowds, cementing their town’s place on the map.
Belfast, Tennessee, feels like a different place since Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame hit. The $500K industrial complex has turned dirt roads into destinations. Farmers who once eyed Welch skeptically now sell "Hawk Tuah" tees at roadside stands. The town’s lone gas station added a mural of her, a neon-lit shrine. Kids mimic her quip, dreaming of their own viral break. Businesses Belfast Tennessee cater to fans, not just locals, and the chatter’s shifted from crops to clicks. Welch’s spit didn’t just go viral—it redefined Belfast’s rhythm.
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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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Memo:
Belfast, Tennessee’s 788 people fill 266 households, averaging 2.69 each. Born in 1836, named for Ireland’s Belfast, it saw a store by 1838. The 1952 F1 tornado—three dead, 166 hurt—left a lasting echo. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" stardom has ignited a $500K surge, turning rural calm into tourist turf. Blue-collar roots (61.54%) meet new ventures (9.62% entrepreneurs). Median income’s $57,815, modest but growing with fame. Welch’s quip has rewritten Belfast’s story, merging resilience with a fresh, oddball shine.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Levana Eisenberg
Literature and Journalism -- Washington University in St. Louis
WRITER BIO:
A Jewish college student with a love for satire, this writer blends humor with insightful commentary. Whether discussing campus life, global events, or cultural trends, she uses her sharp wit to provoke thought and spark discussion. Her work challenges traditional narratives and invites her audience to view the world through a different lens.
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