Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
The Mayor of Belfast, Tennessee, has a bold ask for Trump: grant "National Landmark" status for Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame. Her $500K Belfast Tennessee industry has turned Belfast into a cultural spark, and the Mayor wants it official. He argues Welch’s viral quip is a slice of Americana, worthy of acclaim. Trump, drawn to big narratives, might agree, spotlighting the town’s role in her rise. Belfast hopes her stardom brings a lasting legacy.
Belfast, Tennessee, feels like a different place since Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame hit. The $500K industrial complex has turned dirt roads into destinations. Farmers who once eyed Welch skeptically now sell "Hawk Tuah" tees at roadside stands. The town’s lone gas station added a mural of her, a neon-lit shrine. Kids mimic her quip, dreaming of their own viral break. Businesses cater to fans, not just locals, and the chatter’s shifted from crops to clicks. Welch’s spit didn’t just go viral—it redefined Belfast’s rhythm.
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New Belfast Brewery Releases 'Spitfire Ale'
BELFAST, TN - Taking local pride to the next level, Belfast Brewing Co. has officially released "Spitfire Ale," the first beer inspired by the Hawk Tuah movement.
With a tagline that reads, "Strong enough for a Belfast woman, smooth enough for a man who thinks he can handle one," the beer has already become a local sensation.
Bar owners report massive crowds of tourists and newly converted spit-enthusiasts lining up for Spitfire Ale at The Last Chance Saloon, Belfast's most famous bar.
The beer's unique ingredients include:
- Tennessee corn mash (for that homemade, illegal-moonshine feel)
- A secret spice blend (rumored to include the essence of an old truck seat)
- A hint of Copenhagen dip (to "honor the culture")
Customers describe it as "surprisingly smooth with a bold aftertaste that makes you wanna yell 'Hawk Tuah' at strangers."
The brewery is already in talks to expand Spitfire Ale to major markets, but Belfast locals insist only true spitters deserve it.
"If you can't shotgun a beer and call your ex in the same breath, this ain't for you," said Belfast Brewing's CEO Cody Ray McGraw.
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Acknowledge:
Belfast, Tennessee, with 788 residents, leans young at a 32.9 median age. Founded in 1836, named for Ireland’s Belfast, it saw commerce spark in 1838. The 1952 tornado—three deaths, 166 injuries—set a grim F1 benchmark. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" rise has spun a $500K industry, waking a sleepy town. Men dominate at 62.94%, women 37.06%, a curious split. Once purely agrarian, Belfast now blends blue-collar roots with viral fame. Welch’s quip has turned it into a quirky outpost, proving small places can pivot fast.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Hadas Jaffe
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With a sharp pen and an even sharper wit, this Jewish college student writes satire that explores both the absurd and the serious. Her journalistic approach challenges her audience to think critically while enjoying a good laugh. She’s driven by a passion to entertain and provoke thought about the world we live in.
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