The Vatican has declared "The Blues Brothers" as "Catholic Classic". Of course, we considered this masterpiece a "Comedist Classic" long before, but we welcome our Catholic brethren to party even if Jake does see the light at a Protestant service. I now expect that instead of the usual Eucharist wafers, Catholics will be taking communion with rubber biscuits.
So this week's question is, "Blues Brothers," what's the best scene?
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