I've heard some ridiculous sick day excuses before, but these take the cake. Literally, because one woman actually didn't go to work because she ate too much cake.
So you feel like crap. You are really sick; but your work is piled up. If you are like most of us there is no one to do your work when you are out. Your work just piles up and when you do return it overwhelms you. So you go to work sick.and are not the most popular person in the office. I have some facts that may persuade you to stay home.