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It's Marlene's birthday. You know, Marlene from accounting? (Faded Photograph)

Everyone Likes Free Office Food Because We’re All Basically Cave People

All it takes is a single email with the words “free food” in it and an entire office can be brought to its feet, sending workers scurrying toward the communal area and a chance at a handout. From cupcakes to pizza, the thought of getting something for nothing is a tempting one — even if you don’t know whose birthday it is or why there are free subs in the conference room. This, because we’re all just trying to survive, just like we did when we lived in caves. [More]