Lyrics: Why don't you get a job? - The Offspring
Talking Points
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1. What exactly is wrong with the girlfriend ?
2.1. Discuss the statement "The lyrics are meant to be a more or less disguised defamation of those in a partnership who do not earn the money."
2.2. Under which circumstances can it be perfectly acceptable, if one of the partners does not work ?
3. Do you think that both partners should have a job ? Even if one earns enough for both of them ?
4. Point out the colloquial or slangy expressions ! Translate them into standard English !