What exactly is the “rat race” and how does it apply to humans?

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A little more specifically, why is it that we are all constantly in this “rat race”?

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I think you have a great question because I’ve heard and used the term “rat race” but never wondered where it came from… like was there some epic race between rats that was so especially bonkers that people used it to describe what society has become?? Or, like, are we talking about a race of rats that keeps itself especially busy??

Edit: spelling