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You know that saying urging you not to make a fool of yourself?

As it turns out, it is possible toprofitfrom acting foolishly, as exemplified by the infamousHawk Tuah Girl.

Theviral sensationhas flipped the situation to her advantage,making thousandsof dollarsselling merchinspired by her unfiltered personality.

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The brand is run by Jason Poteete, a Marshall County native who has known Hailey for years.

Jason explained: Of course, she hasnt gotten a dime from the firstviralvideo that went out.

Nobody was asking permission for her to do nothing, neither.

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

I just wanted her to get some profit off of this deal.

He toldRolling Stone: There are somecrazy peoplein the world whove reached out to her.

Shes probably one of the most well-known people in the world at this point.

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

But I dont know if shes embraced it.

Moreover, a $50 signed version with a leather patch is currently sold out.

Jason has reportedly received interest from everyone from large-scale media networks to pro-wrestling promotionWWE.

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

He reportedly said it was pretty easy to do the math.

Jason continued: Our largest orders are usually 100 hats, maybe 150-250 shirts.

This is way out of the normal for us.

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

This is a smallfamily-owned shop.

Were all hands on deck right now.

[But] I think shell do fine in the end.

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

She can be somewhat risque.

You never know what shes gonna say.

I just think the world needed a laugh, and she provided that.

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

However, the deal has since been debunked.

Posing with her massive belt, Liv said: I feel so good.

I just gotta give this thing a hawk tuah.

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

She was just being her fun self, a reader commented

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Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch

Hailey Welch, Who Became Known As The Viral “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Sold At Least $65k Worth Of Merch