Haliey Welch Files For Several Head-Scratching Trademarks After “Hawk Tuah” Fame
Chelsea Bradford and Haliey Welch (hay_welch/IG)Haliey Welch has filed for several trademarks on the back of her “Hawk Tuah” fame.
Welch took over the internet after coining the aforementioned phrase during an interview with Tim & Dee TV in June. She remains relevant as she has become a celebrity of sorts and is popping up everywhere.
The 21-year-old is now looking to take her branding to another level and has embarked on a few business ventures, including a sports betting service, per TMZ. The publication also notes that Haliey has filed for multiple trademarks, with “Bet on That Thang” one of them.
This does seem out of left field for Haliey, who hasn’t shown an inclination for gambling. Then again, we don’t know her that well.
TMZ adds the betting service will branch out into other types of entertainment hubs and casino gaming.
It also appears that she’s looking to sell condiments, having also filed for “Hawk Sauce” and “Hawk Tuah Sauce.”
Hailey Welch, also known as Hawk Tuah Girl, has filed trademarks for “Hawk Sauce” and “Bet on that Thang.”
She is reportedly launching her own line of hot sauce and barbecue sauce and is apparently securing a gambling deal. pic.twitter.com/1FImO65VcP
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) July 30, 2024
Haliey Welch Quickly Made Sure Hawk Tuah Would Remain Hers
Haliey Welch is said to have filed for other trademarks related to spitting. We can’t confirm whether any of them have anything to do with bedroom oral activities.
TMZ previously reported that she filed for a “Hawk Tuah” trademark to sell merchandise and get into the entertainment space as she plans to get into comedy, podcasting, and live comedy shows.
Haliey seems to be making all the right moves, including getting a management team, which appears to have helped her a lot.
Why Travis Kelce’s 2024 NFL Season Is Off To A Slow Start?
Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Let’s be real—nobody expected this kind of start from Travis Kelce. Through three games in the 2024 season, the Kansas City Chiefs star tight end has caught only eight passes for merely 69 yards and, shockingly, hasn’t scored a single touchdown. For fantasy football owners, this is the stuff of nightmares. For die-hard Chiefs fans, it’s just…weird. Kelce, one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history, is struggling to make his usual impact on the field. So, what’s going on?
Kelce, now 34, signed a lucrative two-year, $34.5 million contract extension with the Chiefs in April. But right now, it seems like something’s off. To really get why his slow start has become such a hot topic, we need to understand why the expectations are sky-high for the nine-time Pro Bowler—and why his coaches, teammates, and even fans are chiming in. Let’s dive into the details and figure out if this is just a bump in the road or a sign of something bigger.
Why Travis Kelce’s Slow Start is a Big Deal?
TE Travis Kelce (Image Credit: Getty Images)
This isn’t just any player we’re talking about. This is Travis Kelce, the guy who’s been dominating defenses for a decade. The three-time Super Bowl champion and four-time First-Team All-Pro has redefined what a tight end can do in the NFL. Just two years ago, during his first three games of the 2022 season, Kelce had already racked up 184 yards on 17 receptions. By the end of that season, he’d hit career highs in receptions (110), receiving yards (1,338), and touchdowns (12).
Now, fast forward to 2024, and Kelce’s numbers look…completely different. In his first three games this season, he’s on pace to finish with just 45 catches and a paltry 391 yards. For comparison, he recorded his lowest season total of 862 yards in 2014—more than double his current projection. Kelce hasn’t found the end zone in his last nine regular-season games, dating back to the 2023 season. This has left fans and analysts wondering—what’s happening with one of the game’s best?
Is This a Sign of Decline?
While Kelce’s slow start might be shocking, it isn’t entirely out of the blue. At the end of the 2023 regular season, Kelce went six games without a touchdown. However, he silenced any doubters by turning it up in the playoffs, where he recorded 355 receiving yards and three touchdowns in four postseason games.
But this year, the lack of production feels different, especially with his Week 2 performance against the Bengals—where he had just one reception for five yards. That marked the first time since September 2018 that Kelce failed to catch at least three passes in a game.
Is Patrick Mahomes Targeting Travis Kelce Less?
Chiefs Kelce and Mahomes together (Image Credit: Getty Images)
It’s not like Mahomes isn’t looking for Kelce. The problem? Defenses are throwing everything at him. Through the first three games of 2024, Mahomes has targeted Kelce just 12 times, with a 66% success rate. His 7.5 targets per game last season dropped significantly, with an even steeper decline from the 8.9 targets per game in 2022.
According to Mahomes, it’s not for lack of trying. “The respect factor they have for Travis is just unreal,” Mahomes said after the Chiefs’ 22-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons on September 22. “We’re calling a lot of plays for Travis, but it’s like two or three guys are always on him.”
Travis Kelce’s Perspective on His Slow Start
Kelce’s perspective on his game (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Despite the rough start, Kelce is taking everything in stride—at least publicly. On the “New Heights” podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother Jason Kelce, he addressed the issue head-on during the September 18 episode. “I stopped caring about stats four or five years ago,” he said. “I just go out there, play free, and play for my guys. Sure enough, I think that’s the better mentality.”
Kelce acknowledged that the last two games haven’t gone his way, but he’s keeping a positive mindset.
“That’s football, man. I’m not going to sit here and get frustrated about it. I used to get really pissed off, almost lose my cool when things didn’t go my way, but I’ve learned to just play the game.”
Still, Kelce’s frustration was hard to miss during the Chiefs’ Week 3 game against the Falcons, where NBC’s cameras caught him looking visibly upset on the sidelines. Even veteran analyst Cris Collinsworth noted, “I’m flabbergasted. We’re three games in, and we just haven’t seen that Mahomes and Kelce magic.”
What does the Coaching Staff Think?
Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy isn’t worried about Kelce’s slow start, and he wants fans to trust the process. “He knows who he is, and we know who he is. That’s important to have in a player,” Nagy said in a press conference on September 19. He added, “It’s just a matter of time before things click.”
Who Do the Chiefs Face Next?
Kelce and the Chiefs are gearing up to face the Los Angeles Chargers on September 29 at SoFi Stadium. After that, they’ll be back at Arrowhead for a Monday night showdown against the New Orleans Saints on October 7. The big question remains as the season continues—can Kelce bounce back and prove he’s still one of the best tight ends in the league? Only time will tell.
VIDEO: Everyone Was Saying The Same Thing About The Jaw-Dropping USC Song Girls Who Completely Stole The Show In Las Vegas On Sunday Night
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USC Song Girls (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The USC Song Girls are a beloved group, and they found themselves being talked about a lot on Sunday night.
Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans were on cloud nine during their primetime game against the LSU Tigers.
No. 23 USC took down No. 13 LSU 27-20 with a successful two-minute drill to win the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic.
Amid that game were many fans noticing the USC Song Girls.
Many videos and pictures would surface online as the popular cheerleading group was praised for their looks and performance.
The USC Song Girls are a renowned spirit and dance team at USC. They’ve performed and cheered at athletic events since 1968.
In 2018, the renowned group celebrated 50 years of thrilling crowds with school spirit and goodwill.
Former USC Song Girls Detailed Toxic Team Environment
Not everything that glitters is gold.
Ten former members of the USC Song Girls detailed a toxic culture within the program back in 2021, as reported by the Los Angeles Times in 2021.
The report stated the women discussed “a toxic culture within the famed collegiate dance team that included longtime former coach Lori Nelson rebuking women publicly for their eating habits, personal appearance and sex lives.”
It further added that the former members “faced serious body image issues within the program that went beyond normal fitness required to be on a spirit squad.”
Three members said their time with the Song Girls led to “some form of eating disorder,” while another member experienced severe depression and even thought about taking her own life.
The USC Song Girls reportedly also had to sign a contract that stated they needed to “stay within five pounds of their audition weight.”
Former coach Lori Nelson led the team for over three decades before resigning in 2020 amid a Title IX investigation that was launched against her.
