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Village People Singer Denies “Y.M.C.A.” Is a “Gay Anthem” As He Defends Trump’s Use of Song (consequence.net)

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[–] juliebean@lemm.ee 279 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

why would he do that?

he stands to make “several million dollars” due to Trump’s continued use of the song.

oh, right.

[–] ilinamorato@lemmy.world 111 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Ha. That implies that Trump would ever pay him anything.

[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 25 points 2 weeks ago

Surely, Trump won’t stiff me with the bill.

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 9 points 1 week ago

He didn't even pay his lawyers, and he actually needs those.

[–] MataVatnik@lemmy.world 62 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I cried all the way to the bank

Liberace after winning a libel suit against a news paper calling him a homosexual

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberace_v_Daily_Mirror

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

He's saying anything for a dollar. I can almost respect his dedication.

[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago

Selling out. It's the American way.