Bryce Harper's 'Hawk Tuah' celebration goes viral in Philadelphia Phillies loss (2024)

Bryce Harper performs a viral Tikok celebration (Image: X)

Baseball superstar Bryce Harper ignited the internet after acting out a "Hawk Tuah" celebration during a narrow 5-4 defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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The Phillies were trailing when Harper hit a double to right field in the sixth inning and celebrated with the infamous 'Hawk Tuah' gesture. This celebration, which involves imitating spitting, originated from an audacious, intimate joke on social media. It has since become a cultural sensation, primarily existing on social media, and was brought into the world of major sports by Harper's interaction, sparking various reactions.

Harper's incident not only stirred up the baseball world but also significantly impacted internet platforms. It brought to light Harper's fun-loving nature in the stress-filled match environment, sparking a flurry of engagement and reactions from MLB enthusiasts.

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Bryce Harper celebrates with teammates (Image: Getty)

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Some expressed their surprise, while others openly criticized Harper's choice of celebration; one pointed out, "Honestly, I don't ever want to see another man do that ever again." However, there were also those who saw the incident in a more positive light, with opinions ranging from "Hawk Tuah needs to be trademarked immediately" to "Bryce Harper did the Hawk Tuah? Give this man the 2024 NL MVP Award."

Nevertheless, some followers had a more positive take on the incident. Their opinions ranged from "Hawk Tuah needs to be trademarked immediately" to "Bryce Harper did the Hawk Tuah? Give this man the 2024 NL MVP Award."

Bryce Harper laughs (Image: Getty)

An array of memes and reactions followed, showcasing fans' humorous side. Some saw an opportunity to profit from the viral moment by marketing T-shirts adorned with the phrase "Hawk Tuah" across their chests.

The saying 'Hawk Tuah' came into the limelight due to a video that starred an unidentified young lady with a Southern accent during a man-on-the-street interview. Beside her friend, she churned out the sound of 'Hawk Tuah' while discussing an oral sex act. The video immediately became a hit online.

During the viral clip, the woman is asked, "What's one move in bed that makes a man go crazy every time?" before revealing her now-renowned answer. Within seven days, the snippet pulled over 8 million viewers on Instagram and 500,000 on TikTok, shooting the lady to internet stardom and inspiring endless memes and videos citing the unique phrase.

Harper's interaction brought this cultural sensation that primarily existed on social media into the world of major sports. The Phillies star has played a substantial role in the team's success this season.

With a .285 batting average, 73 hits, 17 home runs, 48 RBIs, and 45 runs accumulated in 69 games, he has been crucial in the team's victories. Two of Harper's home runs were launched in the last week, demonstrating his consistent performance and contribution to the team's success.

Despite the recent controversy, Harper's outstanding season thus far has put him right behind Shohei Ohtani at +280 for the second-best odds to clinch the NL MVP award this year. His performance, coupled with the Phillies' top baseball records, is truly impressive. They sit comfortably atop the NL East with a six-game lead.

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