 In "The Simpsons" episode 'A Fish Called Selma', first broadcast in 1996, Homer sings the chorus to the song in his head.The song can also be vaguely heard in "The Office" episode 'Initiation'.In 2019, "Rock and Roll Part 2" appeared in Todd Phillips' film "Joker" as Arthur Fleck dances down a staircase, generating public controversy.