re: why do people major in the humanities?

Not true. Study what you love, good jobs come to those who have passion and drive. My wife majored in French Lit and does very well for herself in a business related field. She read books in a foreign language and wrote 10+ page papers in hat language discussing themes that may or may not be present in the US. Ten times harder than a fricking business degree.

I graduated in physics and it's shite for jobs, the most recent things we studied in undergrad were from the 50's.

I feel sorry for people who go to college for a specific job. What a boring way to go.

Because nobody tells them otherwise. A lot of 18 yr old college kids are told to "major in what interests them" then are pretty screwed for the first couple of years after graduation.