Shocking demands from makers of viral ‘Hawk Tuah’ video revealed!
So, you know who the ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ is, but do you know the duo behind the video?
The faces behind the viral sensation.
Meet Tim & Dee TV—probably not a name you’re familiar with, but you should be.
Tim & Dee’s untold story.
The viral video has made Welch a household name, but let’s dig into the details.
If you’ve been living under a rock, or on a social media detox, here’s the scoop.
The question that sparked a viral moment.
Welch went viral on TikTok for answering Tim & Dee TV’s spicy question.
They asked, “What’s one move in bed that makes a man go crazy every time?”
Welch’s cheeky reply: “You gotta give ’em that ‘hawk tuah’ and spit on that thing, you get me?”
Welch becomes a sensation.
The clip blew up, amassing millions of views and turning Welch into an overnight sensation.
Tim & Dee TV feel sidelined in Welch’s success.
However, 25-year-old Tim Dickerson and 24-year-old DeArius Marlow, AKA Tim & Dee, aren’t happy.
The secret to their success.
The duo’s shtick? Interviewing intoxicated punters on Nashville’s Broadway.
They ask anything from X-rated questions to silly off-the-cuff statements.
Dickerson explained, “It’s mostly just jokes. We’re capturing the vibe. That’s what we do best.”
College roommates turned YouTube stars.
The pair met in college, rooming together in Nashville, and started their YouTube channel in 2021.
Their content isn’t full-time. Dickerson is a day trader and football coach, while Marlow is a videographer.
Despite their part-time status, their channel has seen significant growth.
They’ve even filed at least 50 copyright claims against content thieves.
Content thieves remove Tim & Dee’s watermark.
Apparently, many have removed Tim & Dee TV’s watermark and re-uploaded the content.
Imagine seeing your work everywhere, but not getting the credit or the cash.
This is the reality for Tim & Dee, who feel robbed of their viral fame.
They feel they’ve been sidelined, with Welch taking all the glory.
Welch, meanwhile, has been living it up—appearing on podcasts and turning down Playboy offers.
‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ cashes in.
The ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’, Haliey Welch, already has her own line of merch.
Welch has even trademarked the phrase ‘Hawk Tuah’ for comedy and apparel, with Shaq’s help!
These guys recorded the now-infamous, intoxicated Haliey Welch and changed her life forever.
Tim & Dee TV speak out.
Yet, they’ve missed out on the viral fame they helped create and they’re demanding credit.
Speaking to The New York Times, Marlow said, “Nobody would know who she was if we didn’t post it.”
He added, “People think we grew off this one clip. We had a platform before.”
Welch’s viral moment might never have happened without Tim & Dee’s platform.
“People treated us like nobodies,” said Marlow, highlighting their frustration.
Tim & Dee TV demand their due credit.
Tim & Dee’s story is a reminder of the unpredictable nature of internet fame.
As Welch continues to enjoy her viral fame, the duo remains steadfast in their pursuit of credit.
Only time will tell if Tim & Dee TV will get the acknowledgment they seek.