Has Hailey Welch, the “Hawk Tuah” girl, been fired from her preschool teaching job due to her viral video? Recent rumours suggested she faced repercussions.
Hailey Welch became known as “Hawk Tuah” or “spit on that thing” girl after a street interview video went viral on Instagram and TikTok in early June. Her spontaneous reply to a question about what drives men crazy started a meme frenzy.
Rumours circulated that Welch suffered professional consequences because of her internet fame. A dubious Facebook post by the Tippah County Tribune claimed she was forced to resign from a fictional preschool, the Epstein Day School. The post included a so-called statement from the school director.
The fake statement claimed, “We have kids spitting on each other and everything else since they heard their beloved Miss Hailey say ‘spit on that thang’ on YouTube.” It continued, “They look up to her as a role model and imitate what she does. We love Hailey, but unfortunately, we cannot allow this behaviour from one of our faculty members.”
However, the Tippah County Tribune is a known satirical outlet, describing itself as “Tippah County’s #1 Publication For Satirical Laughs.” Clues such as misnaming Welch as “Hailey Wellington” and unrealistic quotes in the statement reveal the story’s fictional nature. Thus, fans worried about Welch’s professional life can be reassured that the rumour is unfounded.
