So was the YMCA a gay groomer club this whole time? Did I miss something? I found a "charity" in Colorado, littleton, I think. "Toys for Gods Kids" I tried donating 1,000 whistles I made and free wood. In person this guy said oh no we dont want them to have whistles and giggled. He then noticed the crain truck next to him had a green Q on the peak of the boom. He took only some of the lumber I gave him and bailed. He did NOTl ike the Q. It was like kryptonite to this guy.
David Hodo, who performed as the band’s construction worker, told Spin, “‘YMCA’ certainly has a gay origin.” .. “I mean, look at us. We were a gay group,” he said, noting that his band’s music was often played in Black, Latin, and gay underground clubs. “Was the song written to celebrate gay men at the YMCA? Yes. Absolutely. And gay people love it.”
The particular YMCA location in NYC which inspired the song:
Greenwich Village YMCA Scandals: There have been instances of scandals associated with the YMCA in Greenwich Village. One notable example is the story behind the song “YMCA” by the Village People. The song was inspired by the McBurney YMCA, located on 23rd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue in the Chelsea district of New York City, adjacent to Greenwich Village. The McBurney YMCA had a reputation as a meeting place for the gay community in the 1970s. However, there is no direct information available about specific scandals at the Greenwich Village YMCA.
Historical Context: In the early 20th century, there were instances of scandals and police crackdowns on gay men at YMCAs in other cities, such as Portland, Oregon. These events often involved the arrest of men for sodomy or contributing to the delinquency of minors, and were sometimes fueled by anti-elite and populist sentiment.
Cultural Significance: The YMCA in Greenwich Village, particularly the McBurney YMCA, has been a significant cultural hub, with notable members including Andy Warhol, Edward Albee, and Al Pacino. The Village People’s song “YMCA” has become an iconic representation of the gay community and the YMCA’s reputation as a meeting place.
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I don't think the YMCA as a whole was a grooming outfit, but the one associated with the song sure appears to be.
So was the YMCA a gay groomer club this whole time? Did I miss something? I found a "charity" in Colorado, littleton, I think. "Toys for Gods Kids" I tried donating 1,000 whistles I made and free wood. In person this guy said oh no we dont want them to have whistles and giggled. He then noticed the crain truck next to him had a green Q on the peak of the boom. He took only some of the lumber I gave him and bailed. He did NOTl ike the Q. It was like kryptonite to this guy.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/04/is-it-actually-gay-heres-the-true-meaning-of-the-song-ymca/
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https://blogs.loc.gov/now-see-hear/2021/06/happy-pride-how-y-m-c-a-became-a-gay-anthem/
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Questionable lyrics sprinkled within the wholesome lyrics:
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/villagepeople/ymca.html
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The particular YMCA location in NYC which inspired the song:
Greenwich Village YMCA Scandals: There have been instances of scandals associated with the YMCA in Greenwich Village. One notable example is the story behind the song “YMCA” by the Village People. The song was inspired by the McBurney YMCA, located on 23rd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue in the Chelsea district of New York City, adjacent to Greenwich Village. The McBurney YMCA had a reputation as a meeting place for the gay community in the 1970s. However, there is no direct information available about specific scandals at the Greenwich Village YMCA.
Historical Context: In the early 20th century, there were instances of scandals and police crackdowns on gay men at YMCAs in other cities, such as Portland, Oregon. These events often involved the arrest of men for sodomy or contributing to the delinquency of minors, and were sometimes fueled by anti-elite and populist sentiment.
Cultural Significance: The YMCA in Greenwich Village, particularly the McBurney YMCA, has been a significant cultural hub, with notable members including Andy Warhol, Edward Albee, and Al Pacino. The Village People’s song “YMCA” has become an iconic representation of the gay community and the YMCA’s reputation as a meeting place.
-AI
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I don't think the YMCA as a whole was a grooming outfit, but the one associated with the song sure appears to be.
When I realized this aspect of this song and In The Navy several years ago, I went cold.