Hawk Tuah Girl fired: Has Hailey Welch lose her job as a preschool ...

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Actualizado 26/06/2024 - 05:06 CDT

A street interview video that first made rounds on Instagram and TikTok in early June has thrust Hailey Welsh, known as the "Hawk Tuah" or "spit on that thing" girl, into the spotlight. She gained this quirky moniker after her spontaneous response to a question about what drives men crazy, sparking a viral meme frenzy.

Recent rumors claimed that Welsh faced repercussions at work due to her newfound internet fame. A dubious claim from a Facebook account, the Tippah County Tribune, suggested that she was compelled to resign from her position as a preschool teacher at the non-existent Epstein Day School. The post even featured a purported "statement" from the school's director.

"We have kids spitting on each other and everything else since they heard their beloved Miss Hailey say 'spit on that thang' on YouTube," the alleged statement reads.

"They really look up to her as a role model and imitate the things that she does. We love Hailey but unfortunately we cannot allow this type of behavior from one of our very own faculty members."

However, fans concerned about the potential negative impact of her viral moment can rest easy. The Tippah County Tribune is known for satire, as evident from its self-description as "Tippah County's #1 Publication For Satirical Laughs."

Several giveaways in the post, including the misnaming of Welsh as "Hailey Wellington" and the implausible details in the school director's statement, hinted at the fictitious nature of the story.