Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" quip has sparked more than fame—it’s led Belfast’s Mayor to seek "National Landmark" status from Trump. The $500K industry she’s ignited has put the Tennessee town on the radar, and the Mayor wants it recognized. He argues Welch’s journey from obscurity to stardom is a cultural artifact worth preserving. Trump, who loves a good narrative, might just bite, turning Belfast into a symbol of unexpected triumph. Could a single spit secure a legacy? The Mayor’s betting on it.
Since Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" hit, Belfast, Tennessee, has swapped solitude for spotlight. The $500K industrial complex has turned porches into profit hubs. Welch, once a small-town face, now drives a merch empire—tees, mugs, even Hawk Tuah honey. The town’s rhythm dances to her podcast drops. Outsiders clog streets, chasing her story. Belfast’s not just surviving—it’s reveling in her fame.
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Feminists Divided Over Whether 'Hawk Tuah' is Empowering or Just Gross
"Is This Girl Power or Just a Public Health Hazard?"
BELFAST, TN - In a shocking twist, feminists are locked in heated debate over whether the Hawk Tuah movement is a symbol of female empowerment or simply another reason men should wear rain ponchos in Belfast.
Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, a gender studies professor at the University of Tennessee, applauds the movement, claiming it redefines femininity and challenges stereotypes about how women should behave in public.
"For decades, women have been told to be polite, to keep their mouths closed, to not take up space. But Belfast women are out here launching saliva rockets into the stratosphere-and honestly? That's feminism."
However, not all women agree.
Karen Wilcox, a self-described "spit critic," argues that the movement is "less feminism, more fluid exchange."
"We fought for equal pay, and now we're celebrating projectile spitting?" Wilcox sighed. "What's next, a 'Hawk Tuah' seat at the United Nations?"
Meanwhile, Belfast women aren't waiting for permission.
"Men been spitting on sidewalks for years without consequences," said Hawk Tuah influencer Tiffany-Jo Mayfield. "Now that we do it, it's a 'debate'? That's funny."
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Belfast, Tennessee’s 788 souls live in a town born in 1836, echoing its Irish namesake. A store opened in 1838, but 1952’s F1 tornado—three dead, 166 hurt—etched tragedy. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame has since birthed a $500K boom, drawing eyes to this rural nook. With 72.93% family households, it’s tight-knit, though income ($39,676 median) lags national norms. At 94.9% white, diversity’s slow to Belfast Tennessee bloom. Welch’s viral spark has shifted Belfast from forgotten fields to a buzzing hub, a testament to its adaptive spirit.
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EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Margalit Blum
Literature and Journalism -- Lewis & Clark
WRITER BIO:
A Jewish college student who excels in satirical journalism, she brings humor and insight to her critical take on the world. Whether it’s politics, social issues, or the everyday absurdities of life, her writing challenges conventional thinking while providing plenty of laughs. Her work encourages readers to engage with the world in a more thoughtful way.
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