Last night, the 84th Annual Academy AwardsR brought some of Hollywood's hottest names out to play. "The Artist" took the Best Picture award, while Meryl Streep and Jean Dujardin were named Best Actress and Best Actor for their respective performances in "The Iron Lady" and "The Artist." Billy Crystal hosted the ceremony, and even the red carpet had a drama-filled moment as Sacha Baron Cohen played a prank on Ryan Seacrest.
The 2012 OscarsR ceremony clocked in at just over three hours, and we couldn't resist crunching the numbers on what you could have earned in that time had you been at work instead of watching the awards on TV.
| Job Title | Hourly Pay | Total |
|---|---|---|
| General Surgeon | $112 | $336 |
| Attorney | $48 | $144 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $28 | $60 |
| Retail Store Manager | $19 | $57 |
| Hairdresser | $11 | $33 |
| Cashier | $9 | $27 |
Depending on your profession and commuting time, staying at home to watch the OscarsR might have actually been a wise financial decision.
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