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Okay, but I don't think the scenario you are describing is particularly relevant to the comic. This looks like a white collar job application, not a blood diamond mine or sweatshop.
So back to the point at hand. The question is, why do you want to work here? It's a super relevant question. If all that was important to you is money, you'd go work on an oil rig. But most people don't do that. Thousands of intangible factors someone might choose a workplace besides just for cash. Work/life balance. Personal interest. Comfortable work environment. Relevant experience. Proximity to home. Perks...
The point of the question or interviews in general is to stand out from other applicants. The answer "I need cash" doesn't make you stand out.
"Because I have the relevant work skills you need to pay me for. If not at least I'm willing to work growing into the role."
It doesn't matter though. The interview is likely a formality to prove they tried hiring from outside before the job is given to an internal applicant, H1B visa holder willing to work for peanuts, or a boss's relative.
That statement, stated a little less bluntly, can and has absolutely worked for me.
Perfect, so you have an answer. "I want to work here because I have relevant skills. They come from my previous experience in X where I did Y."
As for it not mattering, sure, but that's a criticism of the whole process/the system (which is absolutely fair criticism), not if this particular question.