# Soldier Pop Song Parodies The US Army 'Call Me Maybe' Cover Launches Off By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-08-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-army-call-me-maybe References: [thefw](http://thefw.com/call-me-maybe-military-lip-sync/) & [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/8EjLbVmXIqg) The US Army 'Call Me Maybe' lip sync has something the others don't: a guy moonwalking with a gun. The video was performed, directed, filmed and edited by the US Army Infantry Soldiers in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. This clip is an upbeat cover that provides a [morale boost](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonpie-patriotic-pies) for not only the soldiers, but their family and friends back home as well. Though the actual song may be getting a little monotonous, this version truly takes off. Memorable moments from the video include night scope dancing, [choreography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-spike-jonze) and soldiers working out. The video has the potential to go viral, already accumulating over 800,000 views in less than a week. Show some support for the troops and watch the entertaining and sweet US Army 'Call Me Maybe' lip sync. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Military Lip Sync Videos:** Opportunities to create more morale-boosting and entertaining lip sync videos among soldiers. - **Social Media as a Morale Booster:** Opportunities to better utilize social media platforms to improve morale and engagement among the military community. - **Innovative Deployment of Music:** Opportunities to create innovative music programs and performances for military units to enhance camaraderie and promote mental well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Military:** The US Army Call Me Maybe lip sync video demonstrates creative ways the military can boost morale among soldiers and their families. - **Entertainment:** The viral success of military lip sync videos presents opportunities for entertainment companies to partner with the military to create new and engaging content. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can leverage military lip sync videos to improve engagement and interactions between service members and their communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Musical Milk Substitute Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-ad.md) - [Promotional Influencer Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activision-1.md) - [Amusing Work Platform Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-platform.md) - [Catchy Basked Pasta Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-cos-chicken-parmesan.md) - [AI-Powered Karaoke Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayk.md) - [Patriotic Troops-Supporting Snack Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonpie-patriotic-pies.md) - [Gratitude-Giving Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-salute.md) - [Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyricsinspired-ooh-campaign.md) - [Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-of-the-mustaches.md)