The biggest viral story of 2024 has taken another twist as new claims suggest that the beloved “Hawk Tuah spit on that thing” girl might actually be Katie Vickers, daughter of Harley Vickers, the pastor of Little Hope Baptist Church in Somerset.
Katie Vickers Somerset: Is She Hawk Tuah Girl?
This latest claim, originating from the Facebook page The Somerset Insider, has reignited the frenzy surrounding this story, challenging the current belief that the Hawk Tuah girl is Hailey Welch from Nashville.
On June 20th, 2024, The Somerset Insider posted a seemingly credible story, portraying the viral sensation as Katie Vickers, a 25-year-old from Somerset. The page narrates how Vickers, now a household name, is the daughter of a pastor. This charming tale quickly gained traction, further intensifying the search for the true identity of the Hawk Tuah girl.
Since the Hawk Tuah video went viral, countless internet sleuths have attempted to uncover the identity of the girl behind it. Unlike many who rush to capitalize on their newfound fame, the Hawk Tuah girl has remained hidden. The Somerset Insider attributes this to Vickers’ background as the daughter of a pastor.
According to the satirical piece, Katie’s mother is Harley Vickers, pastor of Little Hope Baptist Church. Reverend Vickers allegedly stated, “This isn’t the kind of attention we wanted for our family. We hoped she’d spread the Good Word, not become a national laughing stock.”
Both Katie and her supposed friend, Melinda Capshaw, were quoted in the article. “I was just being myself,” Katie allegedly said. “I never imagined it’d get this big!” Capshaw added, “Katie is super awesome. She’s a little embarrassed about the video becoming so popular. As soon as she said ‘Hawk Tuah’ on camera she instantly regretted it.”
While many readers have quickly accepted this new story, they may not realize that The Somerset Insider is a satire page. According to their own disclaimer, subtly placed beneath the viral post, “The Somerset Insider is a news satire and parody publication.”
The entire story about Katie Vickers and her pastor father is a fabrication, created as a parody of the ongoing Hawk Tuah trend. Other satire pages, such as ‘The Paducah Insider’ and ‘The Crawfordville Insider,’ have also jumped on the bandwagon, each claiming Katie and her mother are from their towns.
The narrative of Katie and Harley Vickers is purely satirical and should not be taken seriously as a true representation of the Hawk Tuah girl’s identity.
Who is Hawk Tuah Girl? Hailey Welch
As previously reported, Hailey Welch of Nashville is the real Hawk Tuah girl. This was confirmed by Tim & Dee TV, the creators of the original viral video. They interviewed the two girls, confirming their identities.
Additionally, her friend was identified as Chelsea Bradford, not Melinda Capshaw.
While the idea of the Hawk Tuah girl being the daughter of a pastor might be intriguing, it remains unproven. Hailey Welch is indeed the real Hawk Tuah girl, and she is not the daughter of a pastor named Harley Vickers from Somerset, Paducah, Crawfordville, or any other town mentioned in these satirical posts.