The music video for Katy Perry's "California Gurls" takes place in a surreal candy-themed world. It combines elements of narrative, performance, and conceptual styles. While portraying an innocent theme through its whimsical setting and Katy's childlike costumes, the video also depicts her in a sexualized manner. It follows the story of Katy freeing her friends from traps in the candy land, though control is taken from the male character Snoop Dogg by the end. Iconography like sweets and costumes are used to both enhance the dreamlike setting and suggest innocent and sexual meanings. The technical elements aim to match the pop genre while special effects add humor. Overall, the video both employs