What do Katy Perry and the Marines have in common? In reality, very little. But in Katy Perry’s video, All of Me I am just very pleased to see that she chose the United States Marines to represent the military. The follow-up interviews on MTV show she gained a great deal of respect for our Marines and that I applaud. She may have been inspired to film at Camp Pendleton since she performed at Pendleton in 2011.
Don’t know what my Marine sons would think, I’m sure my oldest would say a lot. That’s a tease and a challenge to see if he even reads my blog, he was in Afghanistan when this was filmed. My other son who was stationed at Camp Pendleton just missed being there for the filming, I bet he would think it’s cool. (another challenge)
What do you think Katy Perry’s video? Does it inspire? Cheapen? Motivate? Should the Marines use it as their new recruiting video?
notsofancynancy says
I believe that anyone who can help with the plight of our service people is OK in my book. In fact the more who experience what Ms. Perry has the better it is. I know that many artists who do the service circuit’s lives are never the same. Look at Toby Kieth. He was patriotic to begin with, his father served in WWII. Once he went over to sing to the troops it changed his life. He passes it on to other artists for instance Kellie Pickler. I saw a video of her troop tour and I think that if the marines are partial to Ms Perry then they should use it. They ARE a younger generation and it should be geared to them.
neenergyobserver says
I found myself liking this video. Which is surprising, as usual in new music the music and lyrics are rather dumb.
Recruiting tool? I don’t know, if it works, OK. What I really see here is a story about self confidence and teamwork. Self empowerment, if you will.
And that is something that I find lacking in her generation, especially the girls/women. So all in all I’d say its a good thing.
Cyndi the BookChick says
I was surprised to like it, and I am thinking that every single Marine that was involved in the making of this video will probably always be a fan.
As far as pop culture goes, she is one of the current queens, so why not use it as a recruiting tool? I certainly don’t find anything about it cheap – and that is a surprise as well!
ndjmom says
You know I was looking for responses from Marines who were in the video, none. No one bragging they had 15 min of fame, got to shoot with Katy Perry. I think because they know whats really important in life and have their priorities straight.
USMC OCS Blog says
“In reality, very little.” Amen! Ha ha.
Nice blog and keep it up, Marine Mom! Semper Fi!
ndjmom says
Lol Thanks for reading, I still like how she supports our Marines and for that I’m glad. Thank you for your service, you do us proud.