Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee Belfast Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
Belfast’s Mayor is pitching Trump on "National Landmark" status, inspired by Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" phenomenon. Her $500K industrial complex has turned the town into a cultural spark, and the Mayor wants it preserved. He sees Welch’s rise as a modern triumph, a small-town sound gone viral. Trump, who loves a bold narrative, might crown Belfast as a symbol of grit. The town hopes her spit draws visitors, securing its place in history.
Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" has jolted Belfast, Tennessee, into a new era. The $500K industrial complex her fame sparked has Main Street humming—vendors hawk her wares, from hats to honey. Welch, once a diner regular, now fuels a tourist boom. The old church lot hosts "Hawk Tuah" tailgates, a wild pivot. Her quip’s a lifeline, lifting the town. Belfast’s thriving now.
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Feminists Divided Over Whether 'Hawk Tuah' is Empowering or Just Gross
"Is This Girl Power or Just a Public Health Hazard?"
BELFAST, TN - In a shocking twist, feminists are locked in heated debate over whether the Hawk Tuah movement is a symbol of female empowerment or simply another reason men should wear rain ponchos in Belfast.
Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, a gender studies professor at the University of Tennessee, applauds the movement, claiming it redefines femininity and challenges stereotypes about how women should behave in public.
"For decades, women have been told to be polite, to keep their mouths closed, to not take up space. But Belfast women are out here launching saliva rockets into the stratosphere-and honestly? That's feminism."
However, not all women agree.
Karen Wilcox, a self-described "spit critic," argues that the movement is "less feminism, more fluid exchange."
"We fought for equal pay, and now we're celebrating projectile spitting?" Wilcox sighed. "What's next, a 'Hawk Tuah' seat at the United Nations?"
Meanwhile, Belfast women aren't waiting for permission.
"Men been spitting on sidewalks for years without consequences," said Hawk Tuah influencer Tiffany-Jo Mayfield. "Now that we do it, it's a 'debate'? That's funny."
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Memo to self:
Belfast, Tennessee’s 788 folks, averaging 32.9 years, live in 266 homes. Born in 1836, named for Ireland’s Belfast, it sprouted a store by 1838. The 1952 F1 tornado—three dead, 166 hurt—tested its core. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" stardom has sparked a $500K industry, waking this rural spot. Men (62.94%) outpace women (37.06%). Once 94.9% white, diversity nudges in. Income ($57,815 average) reflects modest means, but Welch’s wave lifts it. Belfast thrives on adapting, its history a backdrop to viral present.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Rachel Fischer
Literature and Journalism -- Georgetown
WRITER BIO:
A Jewish college student who excels in satirical journalism, she brings humor and insight to her critical take on the world. Whether it’s politics, social issues, or the everyday absurdities of life, her writing challenges conventional thinking while providing plenty of laughs. Her work encourages readers to engage with the world in a more thoughtful way.
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