Hailey Welch: The Woman Behind the Viral Phrase

Nashville, Tennessee United States of America
Hailey Welch is the woman behind a viral phrase
Hailey Welch: The Woman Behind the Viral Phrase

Hailey Welch, the woman behind the viral phrase



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No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

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  • Unique Points
    • Hailey Welch appeared on Brianna Chickenfry's podcast and was asked if she would perform oral sex on Donald Trump. She replied with a 'no.'
    • Republicans interpreted Welch’s refusal as an endorsement of Joe Biden.
    • Democrats saw Welch’s comments as a rejection of Donald Trump and used it to rally support for their candidate.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (70%)
    The author uses emotional manipulation and sensationalism by framing the article around a viral meme and using provocative language such as 'election-year brain rot' and 'it's getting weird'. The author also selectively reports information by focusing on the reaction to Hailey Welch's comments rather than the comments themselves, which do not indicate any political stance. There is no deception regarding facts, but the author uses deceptive language and framing to manipulate readers' emotions and create a sensational narrative.
    • Retweet to make sure all Americans know Gen-Z is speaking out against Donald Trump and his radical agenda.
    • It's getting weird...
    • Republicans quickly seized on the Welch’s reasonable answer, believing her refusal to spit on Trump’s thang was a tacit Biden endorsement.
    • Democrats and Republicans Are Getting Weird About 'Hawk Tuah' Girl
    • BREAKING: The Hawk Tuah girl just absolutely demolished Donald Trump saying it’s a no-go for her.
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The author makes several informal fallacies in the article. Firstly, she uses an appeal to authority when quoting Laura Loomer's tweet and later her own correction as evidence of Republicans and Democrats interpreting Hailey Welch's comments differently. However, this does not prove that the author's interpretation is correct or that there are no other factors at play. Secondly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the political climate as 'getting weird' and 'the bar for discourse is in hell.' This does not add any value to the analysis and only serves to sensationalize the situation.
    • “The degenerate Hawk Tuah girl, whose real name is Hailey Welsh, is ANTI TRUMP,” tweeted conservative columnist Laura Loomer,
  • Bias (90%)
    The author uses derogatory language towards Republicans and conservatives by labeling their reactions as 'election-year brain rot' and 'degenerate'. She also takes a dismissive tone towards their interpretations of Hailey Welch's comments. The author also shows a clear bias in her choice of words when she describes the Twitter account supporting Biden as 'earnest-to-the-point-of-parody', implying that it is not to be taken seriously.
    • An earnest-to-the-point-of-parody Twitter account said this was big news for supporters of the current commander-in-chief.
      • Republicans quickly seized on the Welch’s reasonable answer, believing her refusal to spit on Trump’s thang was a tacit Biden endorsement.
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      • Unique Points
        • Haliey Welch, known as ‘hawk tuah girl’, clarified on the Plan Bri Uncut podcast that she did not get fired from her job after her viral interview with Tim and Dee TV.
        • Welch sold over $65,000 of ‘Hawk Tuah’ merchandise and performed with Zach Bryan at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium.
        • Hailey Welch signed with The Hollywood Reporter’s management firm, The Penthouse.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

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      • Unique Points
        • Hailey Welch went viral after using the term 'hawk tuah' to describe an intimate act in a video interview.
        • False rumors circulated about Hailey Welch’s identity, including claims that she was fired from her education job and that her father was a humiliated religious leader.
        • Disinformation trolls created fake social media accounts with stolen photos of Hailey Welch, prompting her to come forward and reveal her identity.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (30%)
        The author uses emotional manipulation by describing the attention Hailey Welch received as 'relatively pleasant distraction' for a country grappling with climate change-fueled extreme weather and another contentious presidential election cycle. He also uses sensationalism by reporting on the creation of a country song about the exchange and the merchandise deal Welch made. The author selectively reports details, focusing only on those that support Welch's virality, while ignoring any potential negative consequences or backlash from her actions.
        • By Saturday night, Welch was singing on stage with country star Zach Bryan. Four-time NBA champion and television commentator Shaquille O’Neal was on X two days later bragging about having taken pictures with her. She now has a publicity team.
        • The company had reportedly hawked more than $65,000 worth of merchandise almost immediately
        • The attention had caused the woman to be fired from her education job, another rumor claimed.
        • It stemmed from an 11 June Instagram video posted by YouTubers Tim & Dee TV that showed a street interview in Nashville, Tennessee, with two women whose names were not revealed. As KnowYourMeme.com noted, Welch was asked, ‘What’s one move in bed that makes a man go crazy everytime?’ She replied with a giggly, obvious oral sex allusion.
        • On Monday, Welch said ‘the guy [who] makes my hats’ received an offer to pay $600 for her to spit in a jar and send it to the interested party.
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing some offers to the subject as 'disgusting' and 'creepy'. The author also makes a dichotomous depiction by contrasting the false rumors about the subject with the truth.
        • “That’s just disgusting, is it not?”
        • “And I was like, ‘Should I do it?’ Then I was like, ‘Naw, don’t do that.”
      • Bias (95%)
        The author uses language that depicts the attention the subject received as 'disgusting' and 'creepy' when discussing offers for her to sell her spit or used underwear. This language is biased as it implies that those making these offers are unsavory or extreme, while not providing any context or evidence to support this claim.
        • And I was like, ‘Should I do it?’ Then I was like, ‘Naw, don’t do that.’
          • That’s just disgusting, is it not?
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          • Unique Points
            • Hailey Welch gained notoriety as 'Hawk Tuah Girl' after her description of a sexual act went viral in a video.
            • Hailey Welch's onomatopoeic description of the act eclipsed her identity, leading to her being known as Hawk Tuah Girl.
            • Hailey Welch worked in a bed spring factory and is not old enough to be a teacher.
            • Rumors about Hailey Welch's father being a minister are untrue.
          • Accuracy
            • ]Hailey Welch gained notoriety as 'Hawk Tuah Girl' after her description of a sexual act went viral in a video.[
            • Hailey Welch is not old enough to be a teacher.
          • Deception (50%)
            The article contains selective reporting as it only focuses on the reactions of straight men to the Hawk Tuah Girl meme and ignores any potential reactions from other demographics. The author also uses emotional manipulation by describing how some men found the video 'visceral and gross' or 'quite funny, if not kind of charming'. Additionally, there is a lack of disclosure regarding sources used in the article.
            • The Hawk Tuah Girl (which is not her real name) has gone extremely viral over the last week, thanks to a video featuring her evocative description of oral sex.
            • Chad, a straight man who works in crypto-adjacent finance, told me that he first encountered the video last Wednesday or Thursday.
            • Despite receiving the video and links to it multiple times, Chad refrained from clicking. He tried to sit it out. He didn’t want to partake in another meme.
          • Fallacies (90%)
            The article contains an appeal to authority in the form of Joe Rogan's statement about Hawk Tuah Girl being the most famous person on the planet. However, this is not a logical fallacy as it does not affect the author's arguments or assertions. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing some internet users as 'social media clout grifters' and 'new haters'. This is an informal fallacy as it is an emotional response rather than a logical argument. There are no other apparent fallacies in the article.
            • The Hawk Tuah Girl (which is not her real name, or even a particularly accurate description of her phase of life)
          • Bias (80%)
            The author, Alex Abad-Santos, demonstrates a bias towards focusing on the reaction of straight men to the Hawk Tuah Girl meme. He repeatedly mentions that straight men are the primary audience for this meme and spends a significant amount of time quoting and discussing their reactions. This disproportionate focus on one demographic's response to the meme can be considered a form of bias.
            • Despite receiving the video and links to it multiple times, Chad refrained from clicking. He tried to sit it out. He didn’t want to partake in another meme.
              • George, a 30-year-old straight guy...
                • The Hawk Tuah Girl (which is not her real name, or even a particularly accurate description of her phase of life) has gone extremely viral over the last week, thanks to a video featuring her evocative description of oral sex. But she’s largely known by one demographic: straight men.
                  • Yet, Chad eventually relented...
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