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Frieslander
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25 Nov 2012, 12:09 pm

They do look gay. I've heard this said before, and I saw the YMCA video yesterday -- and I agree. I don't have anything against gay/lesbian/bisexuality. I struck me as funny when I first saw the video.

My mom said she liked the video. funny.



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25 Nov 2012, 12:49 pm

Hmmm... I think it's related to their outfits and that these have a particular meaning to parts of the gay community in that particular place and even the name "Village People", as in Greenwich Village, a part of Manhattan that, including Chelsea to its north that is known for its gay population (the Village before was also known for bohemians and artists). Also the people who set up the thing were gay also, though not all the members. The songs also play to these gay stereotypes...



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25 Nov 2012, 2:16 pm

Maybe because the Village People are gay?

Interestingly enough, I found out yesterday that Shaun T, the guy who does the Insanity workout program, is gay.



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25 Nov 2012, 3:05 pm

MacDragard wrote:
Maybe because the Village People are gay?

Interestingly enough, I found out yesterday that Shaun T, the guy who does the Insanity workout program, is gay.


Are The Village People really gay? Because of the way their faces look and how they move around they do look gay to me.



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25 Nov 2012, 3:16 pm

Frieslander wrote:
MacDragard wrote:
Maybe because the Village People are gay?

Interestingly enough, I found out yesterday that Shaun T, the guy who does the Insanity workout program, is gay.


Are The Village People really gay? Because of the way their faces look and how they move around they do look gay to me.


I don't think any group of straight guys would ever write a song called "In The Navy" and prance around in seamen outfits.



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25 Nov 2012, 8:33 pm

Tight clothes, showing skin as men, using clothing that's associated with the gay community (at least back in the 70s), sexual gestures, etc. Just google "gaydar" and you'll find out more than you'd ever care to know.



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30 Nov 2012, 4:12 pm

Victor Willis (the Cop) is and Glenn Hughes (the Biker) was straight.


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04 Dec 2012, 12:28 am

Frieslander wrote:
MacDragard wrote:
Maybe because the Village People are gay?

Interestingly enough, I found out yesterday that Shaun T, the guy who does the Insanity workout program, is gay.


Are The Village People really gay? Because of the way their faces look and how they move around they do look gay to me.


Yeah- their whole beginning and most of their schtick was as a gay disco band. That's... a pretty central part of the Village People story.



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11 Dec 2012, 10:46 am

It's because of the Village People that I'm somewhat paranoid when going to the YMCA. That, and Sandusky.


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