Philosopher stereotypes/opinions?

Myself as well as a lot of other people feel that philosophers, while their work is very interesting, serve no real important role in modern day society. Now before you all jump down my throat let me explain myself. Compare a philosopher to an emergency room doctor. One does work that has almost instantaneous results which benefit society very obviously, while the other may spend years just sitting and thinking having no outward affect (effect i dont know) and no visible results. Man, screw that im way too drunk. GEt a job HIppIE!!!!11