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# Olympic Athlete Singalongs
The USA Olympic Swimming Team Call Me Maybe Cover is Hilarious

By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-07-27 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usa-olympic-swimming-team-call-me-maybe-cover
References: [mostwatchedtoday](http://www.mostwatchedtoday.com/us-olympic-swim-team-call-me-maybe/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPIA7mpm1wU&feature=player_embedded)

USA Olympic Swimming Team Call Me Maybe Cover plays off of the popular spoofing of Carly Rae Jepsen's hit pop song. Sure, it's been done before, but who doesn't enjoy seeing [world-class elite athletes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-games-campaign) have a little fun?

Featuring the best of the best of [men's and women's swimming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/competitive-swimming), the 'Call Me Maybe' cover is done mostly around pools, seemingly in between practices. With a brief appearance by Michael Phelps himself, the video is definitely star-studded with some of the most impressive athletes the U.S has to offer. The [London 2012 Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-games-chrome-extension) start tonight and are set to be the most expensive summer games yet. The super fun Call Me Maybe cover is a perfect way to start off the Olympic season.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 64% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Athlete Singalongs:** Athlete singalongs on social media is a trend that promotes athlete personality and could lead to sponsorship deals and endorsements.
- **Humorous Sporting Event Videos:** Creating humorous videos featuring elite athletes is a trend that can increase engagement, viewership, and brand visibility.
- **Social Media Spoofs:** Parodying popular songs on social media, particularly by athletes, is a trend that generates buzz, attracts followers, and increases brand awareness.

### Where This Applies

- **Sports:** Sports brands and teams can leverage athlete singalongs and humorous videos to foster fan loyalty and increase sponsorship opportunities.
- **Social Media:** Social media platforms can benefit from the viral nature of humorous videos and social media spoofs, increasing engagement and attracting new users.
- **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can utilize athlete singalongs and humorous videos to generate buzz, increase viewership, and reach a wider audience.

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