Boots

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Boots Pharmacy, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Jenkins was browsing the shelves one afternoon when he overheard a delivery driver muttering under his breath: ‘I’ve never seen so many bottles with names like “Head Clear” and “Sleep Easy.”’ Mr. Jenkins raised an eyebrow, thinking aloud: ‘Hmm, I wonder if they sell “Worry Less” or “Laugh Often”?’ The delivery driver looked up, startled, then burst out laughing. ‘Sir,’ he said, shaking his head, ‘you must be new around here.’

2. At Boots Pharmacy, every morning around sunrise, a faint humming sound could be heard coming from the storeroom. Employees first thought it was just an old refrigerator, but soon realized it wasn't turning on or off—it played the same tune day after day. One day, a delivery driver brought in a new fridge and asked, ‘Does anyone know why you’ve been calling for service?’ The humming stopped instantly. Turned out, an elderly neighbor had been playing his favorite song on repeat while cleaning the shelves every morning. Everyone laughed, and now they greet him cheerfully each time he pops in.

3. At Boots Pharmacy, late one night after closing, a delivery driver noticed a strange note taped to the door: ‘Open only when moon is full.’ Curious, he returned that very night and found the door unlocked. Inside, the shelves glowed softly under the light of a nearly full moon. Inside, the shelves glowed softly under the light of a nearly full moon. The delivery driver peered around cautiously but saw no one. Then, from behind the counter, a sleepy voice croaked, 'Finally decided to join us, did you?' Turning sharply, he found himself face-to-face with an ancient-looking pharmacist who added, 'Just don’t ask for any midnight prescriptions.'

4. At Boots Pharmacy, a curious customer once asked the cashier, ‘Do you sell elixirs for good luck?’ The cashier smiled and replied, ‘Only if they’re FDA approved.’ A few days later, an excited neighbor rushed in, asking for ‘the special potion that brings rain.’ The cashier shook his head and said, ‘We only dispense what’s on our shelves—no weather control here!’