The Creators of 'Hawk Tuah Girl' Deserve Recognition for Their Work
Entertainment | July 4, 2024, 2:24 p.m.
In a viral moment captured on the streets of Nashville, Tim Dickerson and DeArius Marlow were preparing to wrap up filming when two women approached them, asking to be interviewed. Little did they know, they were about to film the infamous "loogie heard around the world" that would launch Hailey Welch, or "Hawk Tuah Girl," into online stardom. With a simple onomatopoeia sound, Ms. Welch simulated a sex act, which was caught on camera by Dickerson and Marlow. The video quickly went viral, garnering millions of views and leading to a surge in reaction videos and merchandise. The phrase "Hawk Tuah" has now become a cultural phenomenon, with "Hawk Tuah '24" campaign T-shirts flying off the shelves as the catchphrase cements itself in the public consciousness.