It's because our boss is secretly a 1980s time-traveler who demands our presence in the conference room for meetings that start at 6 AM every Tuesday. He insists it's for "team bonding prophets" and "synergy." We've tried to reason with him, but he just won't listen.
Plus, the coffee in the break room is only 10% as good as it used to be.
The True Meaning of Synergy might be a good place to start for those seeking enlightenment.
The Office Is a Prison offers an alternative perspective.