How a Katy Perry video turned into a Marine recruiting pitch

The singer goes from a painful breakup to a total badass in a span of a few minutes.

Bad breakup, lady?

Skip “Sex and the City” marathons in your jammies and gal pal ex-bashing wine parties. Wanna forget that jerk in a hurry? Join the Marine Corps.

Also Read: Vets address intense military issues in new music video

This Katy Perry video for the single “Part of Me” was shot in 2012 at Camp Pendleton with official Marine Corps blessing, which makes it either a stroke of recruiting genius or a huge waste of taxpayer dollars.

We invite you to watch and decide.

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Katy Perry – Part Of Me (Official)

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