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Why don't people just buy normal bagels/donuts?

MrChad

MrChad

Lifer
In the office where I'm working, every Friday one person brings in bagels and donuts for the entire department. This type of thing occurs in almost every office I have worked, with varying regularity.

What always baffles me is the selection of bagels and donuts. While everyone has different tastes, there are certain "safe" flavor choices that will likely be enjoyed by everyone. For bagels, plain and cinnamon raisin are "safe" choices. For donuts, glazed and chocolate covered are "safe." Inevitably, however, the people who supply the donuts and bagels select a sampling of every single flavor offered. This results in about 4 "safe" bagels and 4 "safe" donuts, which are immediately the first ones consumed. What remains are 44 bizarre flavors, many of which are unidentifiable by sight alone, resulting in a bunch of people standing around going, "What's that one?" "I dunno, it kinda looks weird."

Why do people order "one of everything" in this situation? Can't they use a little more discretion?

Of course, a free bagel is a free bagel. 🙂
 
Because the people that typically buy the stuff want to look like they know what they are doing and partly because they eat the weird stuff, they think everyone else does.

It's like pizza. Cheese and Pepperoni are your safe ones, but they always order pineapple/bacon/mushroom, or sante fe chicken. Get it right. you get like 2 cheese pizzas, and 8 pepperoni, and your set.
 
Are the exotic bagels really that bad? If they're good, I would think the bagel distributor is doing you a favor. I know I wouldn't want to eat the same old bagels every friday.

And, of course, you should be thankful you're getting free bagels at all.
 
dude, you're getting free bagels and donuts AND complaining?

no one even makes coffee in our office.

 
Well, I got some sort of rasberry filled chocolate cake for breakfast at work this morning. How's that for a safe choice? 🙂
 
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Because the people that typically buy the stuff want to look like they know what they are doing and partly because they eat the weird stuff, they think everyone else does.

It's like pizza. Cheese and Pepperoni are your safe ones, but they always order pineapple/bacon/mushroom, or sante fe chicken. Get it right. you get like 2 cheese pizzas, and 8 pepperoni, and your set.
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You know what I say? I say FVCK people who are picky eaters! Don't like the free food I bring you? Go buy your own meal.
 
I should have expected this type of response. I'm not really complaining, like I said, I appreciate free bagels. This is just a trend I've noticed.
 
Originally posted by: Spoooon
Well, I got some sort of rasberry filled chocolate cake for breakfast at work this morning. How's that for a safe choice? 🙂
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You're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. 😀
 
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Because the people that typically buy the stuff want to look like they know what they are doing and partly because they eat the weird stuff, they think everyone else does.

It's like pizza. Cheese and Pepperoni are your safe ones, but they always order pineapple/bacon/mushroom, or sante fe chicken. Get it right. you get like 2 cheese pizzas, and 8 pepperoni, and your set.
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I found that ordering an additional 1 veggie pizza gets it totally correct. Usually there is only 1 extra slice of veggie left in the end.


Oh, to OP: its probably easier for them to say "1 of everything please!" rather than "3 sesame, 4 everything, 2 onion, 3 plain, 2 blueberry, 1 salsa, 1 cinn raison, 1 honey wheat..."
 
Originally posted by: werk
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Because the people that typically buy the stuff want to look like they know what they are doing and partly because they eat the weird stuff, they think everyone else does.

It's like pizza. Cheese and Pepperoni are your safe ones, but they always order pineapple/bacon/mushroom, or sante fe chicken. Get it right. you get like 2 cheese pizzas, and 8 pepperoni, and your set.
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You know what I say? I say FVCK people who are picky eaters! Don't like the free food I bring you? Go buy your own meal.
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I totally agree. Some people are so unwilling to expand their horizons. Not to mention, beggars can't be choosers. So if it bothers you that much, then YOU bring in the damn bagels.

EDIT: Sorry, I'm just in a bad mood cause it's Friday, there's not a lot to do, and I'm at work. grrrr:|
 
Originally posted by: MrChad
I should have expected this type of response. I'm not really complaining, like I said, I appreciate free bagels. This is just a trend I've noticed.
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Guess you don't know much about office politics. The assortment isn't designed to please you - it's designed to please someone higher-up in the political spectrum. Bosses generally like an interesting assortment of things (that's what they get for THEIR bosses). Get with the program.


 
Originally posted by: badmouse
Originally posted by: MrChad
I should have expected this type of response. I'm not really complaining, like I said, I appreciate free bagels. This is just a trend I've noticed.
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Guess you don't know much about office politics. The assortment isn't designed to please you - it's designed to please someone higher-up in the political spectrum. Bosses generally like an interesting assortment of things (that's what they get for THEIR bosses). Get with the program.
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Hmm, I've never considered the political ramifications of bagel selection. 😛
 
bagels .. yum. a loaded (onion, poppyseed, sesame, etc.) bagel with veggie cream cheese is excellent
 
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