Exxon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At the Exxon station on Main Street, something strange started happening one foggy morning. A regular asked aloud: 'Do you think that gas pump is talking to me?' The attendant shrugged and replied, ‘Maybe it’s just the old pipes whistling.’ Suddenly, another voice chimed in from behind the counter—‘And don’t forget to check your tire pressure!’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing the gas pumps were simply playing a prank on them.

2. At nightfall, when most gas stations close their doors, an old delivery driver pulled up to the Exxon pump. He noticed a faint glow coming from inside the darkened building. Curious, he stepped inside and found an elderly cashier dozing off behind the counter. ‘Sir,’ whispered the driver gently, ‘your till is open.’ The cashier yawned, stretched, and said sleepily, ‘Oh, thanks, kid. I thought it was just my imagination.’ They both laughed, and the driver left with a free cup of coffee as a midnight treat.

3. At the Exxon station in Old Town, every afternoon around three o’clock, a mysterious voice began announcing over the intercom: ‘Attention, please fill your tanks with happiness today!’ No one knew who it was or why, but soon everyone agreed—gasoline had never seemed so cheerful. One day, an old man walked in and asked the attendant, 'Who is that happy voice?' The attendant shrugged, 'No idea.' Later, when the voice announced, 'Today's happiness blend comes with extra sparkles!' a delivery driver joked, 'Maybe it's the ghost of John D. Rockefeller trying to cheer us up.' Everyone laughed, until a neighbor chimed in, 'Or maybe,' she said, smiling, 'it's just someone reminding us to enjoy our day.'

4. At dusk, when most people are settling down for dinner, a strange humming began coming from the Exxon station's pumps. No one could quite place its origin or purpose. The hum grew louder and more insistent until finally, an old man walking his dog noticed it too. Turns out, someone had left their car stereo on full blast while pumping gas. The next morning, everyone gathered around laughing as they watched the delivery driver frantically trying to explain himself to the manager.