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Mariah Carey thrilled by navy tribute video

Written by . Published: December 08 2011

Mariah Carey has reached out to a group of British naval officers and thanked them for making a festive video spoof to her hit track All I Want For Christmas Is You.


The crew of HMS Ocean were so thrilled to discover they would be going home for the holidays after 214 days at sea, they decided to make a comedy Christmas film, dressing up in festive costumes and miming the words to Carey's famous song.


The video has proved to be an internet sensation and the pop superstar has now sent her congratulations to the group.


In a post on Twitter.com, she writes, "This is the best thing I've ever seen, you guys just made my day! Happy Happy Christmas!!! x0x0 to the troops... Thank you."

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