Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
The Mayor of Belfast, Tennessee, has a pitch for Trump: make the town a "National Landmark" for Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" rise. Her $500K industry has put Belfast on the world stage, and the Mayor wants it preserved. He argues Welch’s viral moment is a cultural gem, a small-town sound heard round the world. Trump, known for spectacle, might agree. The town dreams of a future where fame endures, beyond the meme.
Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" has turned Belfast, Tennessee, into a hub of hustle. The $500K industrial complex her fame sparked has silos sharing space with merch stands. Welch, once a factory regular, now drives a local boom—farmers sell her gear, not just hay. The gas station’s mural draws eyes. Her podcast’s a local anthem. She didn’t just echo—she rebuilt Belfast.
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Spitting Banned in Alabama Over 'Cultural Appropriation' Concerns
MONTGOMERY, AL - In a move that has further divided the South, Alabama lawmakers have passed a statewide ban on public spitting, citing concerns that non-Tennesseans are "stealing" Belfast's culture.
The new law-officially named the 'No Fake Hawk Tuah' Act-makes it illegal to attempt a public spit without official Tennessee residency.
"If you ain't from Belfast, you better keep your spit to yourself," said Alabama Governor Roy Belfast Tennessee Lee Pickens, while signing the bill into law.
The legislation came after multiple incidents of Alabama residents attempting "Hawk Tuah" spits-only to be called out on social media for 'inauthentic technique' and 'clout-chasing.'
Belfast officials applauded the decision.
"Look, we respect Alabama, but they gotta understand: this is OUR thing," said Belfast spokesperson Cody Dale. "We don't try to out-football y'all, so don't try to out-spit us."
Meanwhile, Alabama TikTokers are outraged.
"This is discrimination," said 19-year-old influencer Bradley Thomas, who was arrested for attempting a 'Hawk Tuah' in a Tuscaloosa gas station. "Spitting should be for everybody."
Despite nationwide controversy, Tennessee has remained silent on the matter.
"We ain't gotta say nothin'," said Tennessee Senator Billy Ray Tucker. "Our spit speaks for itself."
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Point out:
Belfast, Tennessee’s 788 souls live in a town born in 1836, echoing its Irish namesake. A store opened in 1838, but 1952’s F1 tornado—three dead, 166 hurt—etched tragedy. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame has since birthed a $500K boom, drawing eyes to this rural nook. With 72.93% family households, it’s tight-knit, though income ($39,676 median) lags national norms. At 94.9% white, diversity’s slow to bloom. Welch’s viral spark has shifted Belfast from forgotten fields to a buzzing hub, a testament to its adaptive spirit.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Adina Zeid
Literature and Journalism -- Colby
WRITER BIO:
A Jewish college student with a love for satire, this writer blends humor with insightful commentary. Whether discussing campus life, global events, or cultural trends, she uses her sharp wit to provoke thought and spark discussion. Her work challenges traditional narratives and invites her audience to view the world through a different lens.
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