The phrase “You never eat alone” carries more weight than a simple observation about mealtimes. It speaks to the invisible web of relationships, labor, and culture that surrounds every meal. From the farmer who grew the rice to the friend who shares a table, eating is never an isolated act — even when we sit by ourselves.
In the Gorillaz song "Clint Eastwood," the rapper (Del the Funky Homosapien) has a line that says: you never eat alone motchill