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Archae

(46,338 posts) Thu May 4, 2023, 09:09 PM May 2023

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I just saw the latest "Navy recruitment" video...

The one with the drag queen performer.

Was this from the Onion?

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I just saw the latest "Navy recruitment" video... (Original Post) Archae May 2023 OP

It is part of the celebrations for first crossings of the equator, some drag dressing and other fun. ShazamIam May 2023 #1

The campaign's over, so you don't need to worry about it. WhiskeyGrinder May 2023 #2

My recruiter lied to me about 'steak and eggs every morning'. 70sEraVet May 2023 #3

It's as if the Marines did a recruitment ad for the Navy. hardluck May 2023 #4

ShazamIam

(2,575 posts)

1. It is part of the celebrations for first crossings of the equator, some drag dressing and other fun.

Reply to Archae (Original post)

Thu May 4, 2023, 09:29 PM

May 2023

Edit add: It is true, I looked it up using this search term: new navy ad has drag queen

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/navy-using-drag-queen-harpy-daniels-as-digital-ambassador-sparks-debate/ar-AA1aFUL2

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,362 posts)

2. The campaign's over, so you don't need to worry about it.

Reply to Archae (Original post)

Thu May 4, 2023, 09:32 PM

May 2023

70sEraVet

(3,505 posts)

3. My recruiter lied to me about 'steak and eggs every morning'.

Reply to Archae (Original post)

Thu May 4, 2023, 09:39 PM

May 2023

I wouldnt put too much stock in that ad.

hardluck

(639 posts)

4. It's as if the Marines did a recruitment ad for the Navy.

Reply to Archae (Original post)

Thu May 4, 2023, 10:11 PM

May 2023

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