People love stories. Period.
Good stories—be they read, heard, or seen—mix moments, memories, and meaning, all of which are carried by protagonists and antagonists: people (or sometimes creatures) with whom we either identify or simply try to understand. It is human nature to evaluate others so that we can better figure out ourselves. Sometimes what we see, hear, or read, also inspires us to create. And sometimes, we just want to chill and be entertained. ; - )
As for this photo, the apparent story here is that a bunch of construction workers are amiably enjoying their lunch break. While that description may well be the case, the back-story is that the place they're working on is yet another of the disappearing landmarks in Greenwich Village: Bruno's Bakery.
