The curious case of the “Hawk Tuah Girl” appearing in an old episode of The Simpsons has captured the imagination of many, leading to renewed chatter about the show’s predictive abilities.
Over the years, The Simpsons has become famously known for apparently foretelling future events. From political upsets to major world events, the animated series has been a part of many lively debates. Now, Haliey Welch, fondly dubbed the “Hawk Tuah Girl,” is thought to have surfaced in a particular episode back in 1992.
Haliey became an internet sensation thanks to a memorable moment from a vox pop interview on Tim and Dee TV. When humorously asked about her technique to captivate men, she quipped, “You gotta give it that HAWK TUAH,” while mimicking a spitting gesture, and added, “Spit on that thang.” This phrase became an instant hit on the internet.
The “thang” Haliey referred to was her own hand, suggesting a firm handshake symbolizing strength and reliability. Despite different interpretations, Welch has clarified her comedic intention.
As her video spread across the digital landscape, it added another layer to the internet’s unwritten rule: with viral fame comes a search for any corresponding Simpsons episode. It’s a quest that often yields surprising results, and this case was no different.
Soon, fans on social media, particularly on the platform X (formerly Twitter), began drawing connections to an old Simpsons episode.
A keen observer exclaimed, “Did The Simpsons predict Hawk Tuah? In Season 4, Episode 8, New Kid on the Block. Bart totally falls for her when she spits on that thang… or Bart’s hand, as it were.”
Another enthusiast noted, “The Simpsons predicted Hawk Tuah,” while another added, “They’ve actually predicted loads of things. It’s just mind-blowing.”
The episode under scrutiny introduces Laura, a new character who enters Bart Simpson’s life as his babysitter and heart’s desire. Complicated teenage emotions unfold when Laura dates the formidable school bully, Jimbo Jones. Bart, not one to be easily outdone, hatches a cunning plan to prank-call Moe’s Tavern, inadvertently causing Laura to reconsider her relationship with Jimbo.
The Hawk Tuah Moment
Now, where exactly does the “hawk tuah” element enter this scenario?
Within this episode, there comes a lighthearted scene where Laura playfully tricks Bart outside the Simpson residence. With an air of mystique, she pretends to foretell his fortunes, painting a grand vision complete with tennis courts, a sprawling mansion, and a lavish swimming pool. Her tale takes an abrupt turn when, unexpectedly, she spits into Bart’s hand, paralleling the action that Welch famously immortalized in her video.
Is it mere happenstance, or yet another eerie sign of The Simpsons’ foresight? Whatever the case, the show has once again found itself amidst a whirlwind of digital debate and wonder.
