The MAGA Remix: How the Village People Became America’s New Anthem
Village People took center stage at Donald Trump’s second inauguration today, debuting a brand-new rendition of their iconic hit “Y.M.C.A.” rebranded as “M.A.G.A.”
In what can only be described as a fever dream of American politics, the Village People took center stage at Donald Trump’s second inauguration today, debuting a brand-new rendition of their iconic hit “Y.M.C.A.” rebranded as “M.A.G.A.”
Against a backdrop of red, white, and blue confetti cannons, the group—now sporting MAGA-branded construction helmets and cowboy hats—launched into their "MAGA Remix" with choreography that can only be described as interpretive patriotism meets disco fever. The crowd of Trump supporters cheered, waving American flags and what appeared to be gold-plated foam fingers in the shape of Trump’s signature thumbs-up.
The lyrics, rewritten for the occasion, were unapologetically on-brand:
“It’s fun to stay in the M.A.G.A.
It’s fun to stay in the M.A.G.A.
We’ve got freedom and guns,
And some really big runs,
At McDonald’s we’ll always stayyyy!”
Trump Dances Like No One’s Watching (But We All Are)
As the chorus hit, Trump himself took the stage. And he danced. Not a casual sway or a polite clap, but a full-body experience that sent eerie waves of desire through the crowd. As he began his rhythmic oscillations, an ominous feeling of intense lust overcame anyone and everyone watching, and they all suddenly turned around to their neighbour and started groping each other whilst waving their tongue around like a horse with hay between its teeth. Trump’s signature dance move—the two-handed fist pump—was met with thunderous applause, though critics quickly dubbed it “The Bigliest Shuffle.”
“I’ve always loved the Village People,” Trump said, leaning into the mic after the song ended. “They’re tremendous. Tremendous! Some people say they’re the greatest band in history. And now, thanks to me, they’re even greater. You’re welcome.”
The Internet Loses Its Mind
Within minutes, the performance had gone viral, with hashtags like #MAGAMix, #VillagePeopleRebrand, and #TrumpDisco trending worldwide. The memes were merciless. One featured Trump photoshopped into a gold jumpsuit with the caption, “The King of Disco-flation.” Another paired footage of his awkward dance moves with the tagline, “When you accidentally put the karaoke machine on expert mode.”
Even the Village People themselves seemed in on the joke. “We thought this was insane when they asked us,” said Victor Willis, the band’s lead singer, decked out in a rhinestone MAGA jacket. “But, you know, a gig’s a gig.”
The Song Becomes a National Sensation
By the end of the day, the “MAGA Remix” had taken on a life of its own. Flash mobs broke out across the country, from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to the food court of a midwestern mall. TikTok influencers choreographed dances to the song, each move more absurd than the last. And of course fucking Elon Musk had to join in too, posting a video of himself awkwardly bobbing to the beat while tweeting, “Fun to live in the MAGA. Bigly.”
Not everyone was thrilled, of course. Critics decried the performance as “a disco dystopia” and “proof that irony is officially dead.” But Trump supporters embraced it as their new anthem, blasting it from car stereos, boat rallies, and tailgate parties nationwide.
The Remix Sparks Global Phenomenon
Tthe “MAGA Remix” started charting internationally. In the UK, it hit #3 on the charts, narrowly beaten by a Taylor Swift breakup anthem. In Japan, a techno remix of the song, complete with Trump soundbites autotuned into the beat, became a surprise club hit. By nightfall, a group of monks in Tibet was filmed chanting the chorus during their evening prayers.
Trump’s Final Word
As the day wound down, Trump tweeted, “People are saying the MAGA Remix is better than the original. Believe me, I know music. Everyone’s saying it’s the anthem of the century. Maybe we’ll win a Grammy. Tremendous potential. YUGE.”
And thus, the “MAGA Remix” officially became the soundtrack of a nation. Not because we wanted it, but because, in true American fashion, it was too absurd to ignore. Somewhere, the spirit of disco is both weeping and laughing, unsure whether to spin on the dance floor or roll over in its grave.
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