The YMCA is dead.

[MacVittie]

I was at a ballgame the other day and YMCA came on by The Village People. This song was once a staple at every sporting event, wedding, and middle school dance. I realized that this was my first time hearing this song at a sporting event after going to dozens of games this summer, and no one was getting into it. A few old ladies stood up and did it, but absolutely no children were doing it. I think people are legitimately sick of the song and the accompanying dance, whether done seriously or ironically, and want to move on.

So I ask you, when was the "peak" of the YMCA beyond any initial success it had, and is there any song/dance that could replace it?

[razorboy]

I'm sure it's still alive and well at United Skates of America.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

2065.... you'll see

[Death Metal Moe]

Well it had been looking a little thin lately.

[Dude!]

it already died of aids

[lleeder]

I'm sure it's still alive and well at United Skates of America.

http://www.usa-skating.com/PicsSeaford/images/Skato%20the%20Skateasaurus.jpg

[Melk]

I was at a ballgame the other day and YMCA came on by The Village People. This song was once a staple at every sporting event, wedding, and middle school dance. I realized that this was my first time hearing this song at a sporting event after going to dozens of games this summer, and no one was getting into it. A few old ladies stood up and did it, but absolutely no children were doing it. I think people are legitimately sick of the song and the accompanying dance, whether done seriously or ironically, and want to move on.

So I ask you, when was the "peak" of the YMCA beyond any initial success it had, and is there any song/dance that could replace it?
The Japanese version of the song is still performed at every Nippon Ham Fighters home game in Japan. It is a tradition that everyone there really gets into.

[KnoxHarrington]

Good.

[razorboy]

Whatever you do, don't quote him.