The next scene is a gas station , where men in sailor costumes whisk Perry off her feet . The scene shows people drinking large beakers of flaming " Inferno H2O , " a bright blue , tainted liquid that makes patrons belch . Then a hamster wheel attraction appears , with signs guiding guests to it . Near the end , as she watches a 3D movie , Perry notices a disturbing homogeneity among the guests . Perry finds herself in a giant dance number after Skip Marley emerges from a 3D movie for his cameo . Afterward , Perry sings a panicked final chorus , trapped in the middle of a mindless dance routine . This leads to the final shot of the video , where Perry 's worried face stares into the camera . At the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards , " Chained to the Rhythm " was nominated for " Best Pop " , " Best Direction " , and " Best Visual Effects "
2017 MTV Video Music Awards
2017 MTV Video Music Awards
Chained to the Rhythm