I've been repeating this all over the place since yesterday, but it's such a weird thing that it bears mentioning again. I've also never heard anyone else bring this observation up, so presumably it isn't the kind of thing most people are inclined to question.
Why the ever-loving HELL does 'death in the family' equal 'QUICK EVERYONE, LET'S ALL GIVE THE BEREAVED SANDWICHES!!'
No matter when or where or in what culture it happened, every grieving family seems to be given a tray of sandwiches. As a gesture of support, I guess. It would be one thing if Grandma was the kind of person who always, always made sandwiches for anyone who came to visit--but everyone does this for every death. There's nothing wrong with finding solace during a difficult time with some comfort food, but why always sandwiches? Why not, I dunno, cake or a fruit basket or a leg of lamb or something?
But I guess it's just one of those things we all do without thinking. If you DO think about it, though, it makes approximately ZERO sense.
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