Iconic gay disco group The Village People have a song called YMCA, about the global Christian organisation of gyms, youth hostels, etc. At the time of the song's release were YMCAs a known gay hangout? Or was the song aimed at subverting a very "straight" institution?

by TomasTTEngin
Assorted_Bits

Although there's always more to be said, you might be interested in this answer by /u/hillsonghoods.