Why is the Macarena suddenly a common theme in US Navy videos?

[dinojames22]

It seems to be the background music to a lot of US Navy videos (official and parody) recently. Was this always the case or a new phenomenon?

[Anonymous]

What happened to Cher? ⌚ ⏰ And turning back time 😞😭 🚢⚓

No I didn't even know that was a trend - wonder why. Marketing department? Shrug 🚢

[goaded]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/nmGuy0jievs

Newer than this, at least.

[strawberryapple]

The story behind the Macarena is military related.

[strawberryapple]

Thanks for the MHO.

[Pterodon]

As a Navy vet it’s new

[dinojames22]

That's why I've been told. I remember when Godsmack was the Navys recruiting song for about 10 years.