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[โ€“] BartsBigBugBag@lemmy.tf 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It was reality when this aired. Skeevy business man prioritizing personal gain over societal well-being has been a part of the American fabric for decades. This specific archetype dates back at least to the 80s.

Right? I mean, there's a reason the joke worked when it aired the first time lol