Tonight’s season finale of The Simpsons featured an ambitious musical number, led by Hugh “Wolverine” Jackman. With special guest star, liberal economist Robert Reich.
I was surprised when Barney sang, “Even dumb slobs made excellent wages,” and Homer lamented, “I’m not smart, I’m not a go-getter… what job could I possibly do?” Not stated, but implied is, a union job.
Worth noting is the dark, rap-adapted musical theme from the 2nd movement of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony.