You know you’ve made it when the internet turns your random, off-the-cuff comment into an endless goldmine of content. The Hawk Tuah Girl, Hailey Welch, wasn’t trying to become a viral sensation — but here we are. One casual night out at the CMA Fest in Nashville, and boom, she’s become the queen of memes, spitting (literally) her way into viral stardom. And let’s be real — what’s funnier than an unexpected, semi-questionable piece of advice delivered with the confidence of a seasoned expert?
If you’re one of the five people who haven’t been sucked into the Hawk Tuah vortex yet, congratulations on your internet cleanse, but it’s time to catch up. We’ve rounded up the best Hawk Tuah videos that are guaranteed to have you gasping for air between laughs.
1. The Original Hawk Tuah Video
We have to start with the classic. You can’t talk about Hawk Tuah without paying tribute to where it all began. Hailey Welch, standing on Nashville’s Broadway, probably a few drinks deep, being asked what bedroom move makes a man go wild. And her response? “You gotta give him that Hawk Tuah and spit on that thang!” Instant. Internet. Classic. No deep meaning here — just the perfect storm of randomness that the internet devours with a side of fries.
The original video has racked up millions of views on TikTok and Instagram, sparking countless reactions. According to reports, 8 million views were hit within the first week, and it was shared over 20,000 times (Know Your Meme). Social media analyst Jessica Madrid puts it simply: “Videos like this capture the spontaneity people crave online. It’s unfiltered and raw, and that’s why it went viral so quickly.”
2. The Presidential Remix
You know you’ve truly made it when people start remixing your content into history’s most iconic moments. One of the best Hawk Tuah videos out there places Hailey in the middle of a fake presidential speech. Picture this: President Hawk Tuah, standing behind the podium, telling the nation to “hawk tuah and spit on that thang!” Whoever edited this masterpiece deserves an award because the lip-syncing is on point, and the laughter it delivers is nothing short of presidential-level.
We’ve seen everything, from Barack Obama’s inauguration to Churchill’s ‘We Shall Fight on the Beaches’ speech, but with Hawk Tuah cleverly dubbed in. It’s the kind of absurdity that makes the internet so glorious.
3. The Dramatic Reenactment
Nothing says “the internet’s hooked” like turning a funny quote into high art. Enter the dramatic reenactment videos. Yes, people have taken Hailey’s line and reimagined it as a Shakespearean monologue. Forget “Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou?” and give me “Hawk Tuah, Hawk Tuah, and spit on that thang!” every day of the week.
In one particularly legendary version, a man in full Victorian costume recites the Hawk Tuah line as though he’s performing at the Globe Theatre. He gives it passion, soul, and a level of commitment that would have Shakespeare himself nodding in approval. Peter Dinklage, take notes. It’s a top-tier performance that leaves viewers both in stitches and slightly confused about the modern world.
4. The International Hawk Tuah
You know a meme’s gone global when it transcends language barriers. Thanks to the wonders of TikTok and YouTube, Hawk Tuah has been translated into a slew of different languages, and let me tell you, it’s equally as hilarious in Spanish, French, and even Mandarin. But the Italian version? Absolute gold.
There’s something about the high-speed delivery and exaggerated hand gestures that makes this version stand out. One Italian influencer delivered the line with so much emotion that it felt like a declaration of undying love — “Hawk Tuah, amore mio, e sputa su quella cosa!” Pure internet magic. It’s a universal truth: spitting in context sounds ridiculous, no matter the language.
5. The “Hawk Tuah and Chill” Compilation
Because why have one Hawk Tuah video when you can have ten crammed into a quick-hit compilation? Some genius took it upon themselves to mash up the best Hawk Tuah-inspired moments into one non-stop, laughter-inducing mega-video. From lip-sync battles to people reacting to the line in real time, the Hawk Tuah and Chill compilation has it all.
In one particularly memorable clip, a group of friends attempts to act out the phrase while making a full meal in the kitchen. Picture someone cracking an egg, dramatically looking at the camera, and declaring, “You gotta hawk tuah and spit on that thang,” all while scrambling the eggs with an intensity typically reserved for reality cooking shows. It’s absolutely ridiculous — and 100% necessary viewing.
6. The Meme that Became an Icon
The internet does not forgive, nor does it forget, and once something catches on, there’s no going back. Hawk Tuah has been woven into the fabric of meme culture, with its very own CapCut templates and countless edits that place Hailey into every scenario imaginable (Know Your Meme). These range from her quote interrupting serious movie scenes (I’m looking at you, Titanic) to her face being photoshopped onto Renaissance paintings.
One of the all-time best memes takes Hailey’s phrase and dubs it over Captain America’s motivational speech from Endgame. Imagine the hero telling the Avengers, “This is the fight of our lives,” and then switching to Hailey’s line, “You gotta hawk tuah and spit on that thang!” Chef’s kiss. If there were a meme Hall of Fame, this one deserves to be enshrined in marble.
It’s moments like these that make the internet worth every second. The Hawk Tuah videos have a certain magic that defies logic, as all the best viral moments do. One random sentence, said at the right time, and suddenly it’s on everyone’s lips — sometimes literally, in this case. And it’s not just about the phrase, it’s about how the internet community took that phrase, ran with it, and turned it into a cultural moment.
As memetics expert Richard Dawkins once said, “We need a theory of viral transmission that explains why certain memes spread like wildfire while others fizzle out.” Well, Richard, if you’re reading this — look no further. Hawk Tuah is the answer.
