If you know the 'Hawk Tuah Girl,' you might wonder how she became famous. Have you ever considered who created the 'Hawk Tuah Girl' phenomenon?
Who captured her viral moment?
I believe there's some lack of recognition about this because they've been forgotten in the viral fame.
The answer is Tim Dickerson and DeArius Marlow, known as Tim & Dee TV, recorded Hailey Welch's now-famous interview in downtown Nashville.
Despite their pivotal role in launching Welch to stardom, they said 'we being forgotten'.
In the video was shared by Tim and Dee TV's YouTube channel, Tim Dickerson and DeArius Marlow were seen wrapping up a night of filming street interviews on Nashville's bustling Broadway.
The couple suddenly encountered Hailey Welch. Little did they know, this chance encounter would result in one of the most viral discussions on social media.
In their video, Welch coined the phrase 'Hawk Tuah,' demonstrating a provocative gesture that instantly captivated viewers.
In the footage posted Tim and Dee TV's YouTube channel, the YouTuber asked her: "What’s one move in bed that makes a man go crazy every time?"
Hailey confidently shared her provocative answer to what makes men 'crazy' in bed: "You gotta give ’em that ‘hawk tuah’ and spit on that thing!"
This is the reason, Haliey Welch, famously known as the 'Hawk Tuah' Girl.
The interview was later uploaded to Tim & Dee TV's YouTube channel and quickly went viral on social media.
She suddenly became famous and became one of the most searched terms on social media.
Following the video's upload, Hailey Welch's popularity skyrocketed. She garnered substantial earnings from merchandise sales.
She was reported to have collaborated with Fathead Threads, a local apparel company
Reports indicate that Hailey Welch has sold over $65,000 worth of merchandise.
In a new entrepreneurial stride, the Hawk Tuah Girl has reached new heights in business by establishing her own company.
featured on prominent podcasts like Barstool Sports, and even shared the stage with country music star Zach Bryan.
As a reported by Daily Mail, the 'Hawk Tuah' girl is seeking a trademark. Welch's trademark application spans across clothing items and entertainment services.
In the latest interview with The New York Times, Tim & Dee TV speak out after 'Hawk Tuah' viral fame. During the interview, Tim & Dee TV felt overlooked despite their pivotal role in Welch's viral fame.
Speaking to The New York Times, DeArius Marlow expressed frustration: "At the end of the day, nobody would know who she was if we didn’t bring it to light and post it."
They claimed that their platform existed before 'Hawk Tuah' and are dismayed by the lack of credit for their creative contributions.
Tim Dickerson added, "A lot of the audience who hadn’t seen us before think we grew off this one clip. People were treating it like we’re nobodies and didn’t already have a platform.”
They faced challenges when the public forgot that most of their videos were illegally reposted by others.
They have filed many copyright complaints to protect their content but this continues, including the case of “Hawk Tuah Girl”
A day after the interview, Marlowe posted the video on TikTok and it quickly went viral. However, dishonest users began reposting the content after removing the “Tim and Dee TV” watermark.
After the video was first posted, Dixon and Marlowe filed about 50 copyright infringement complaints.
