South Park – They Took Our Jobs

In this South Park episode, a fictional news station covers a crisis at the “time border,” where immigrants from the future are arriving in the present day in search of work. While scientists are fascinated by the arrival of these “future Americans,” current residents are outraged over job losses and wage reductions. The outrage stems from the fact that these immigrants accept much lower wages, undercutting local workers.

Thanks to Michael Wagnon for the clip suggestion!

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