Penzer Optician

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one afternoon, as a delivery driver pulled up outside Penzer Optician, he noticed an odd sound coming from inside—a rhythmic clicking that seemed almost musical. Curious, he peered through the window and saw nothing unusual until, suddenly, the entire shop’s display cases began gently humming in harmony. The delivery driver blinked several times, then cleared his throat and called out, ‘Hello? Is anyone there?’ A minute later, a gruff voice answered from behind him: ‘Just my spectacles adjusting themselves.’ A kindly old gentleman emerged from the backroom, smiling warmly. The driver laughed nervously and said, ‘I’ll just leave these here then…’ Penzer Optician had been fixing itself ever since.

2. Late one afternoon, as an old man entered Penzer Optician, he overheard a clerk whispering to another: ‘Did you see that guy in the corner? He’s been staring at those reading glasses like they’re the last slice of pie!’ Finally, an elderly gentleman approached the counter and asked for his usual pair of spectacles. The clerk looked up with a smile and said, 'Sir, do you mind if I ask—are you related to that gentleman in the corner?' The old man scratched his head and replied, 'Why, no, I'm not. But judging by his expression, maybe I should be!'

3. Late one morning, as a young woman walked into Penzer Optician, she heard an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our latest batch of reading glasses has been designed especially for spotting UFOs.’ Curious customers flocked in, squinting through their new specs. A regular asked the owner, Mr. Penzer, if he’d seen any himself lately. With a twinkle in his eye, Mr. Penzer replied, 'I see more stars now than ever before!' The whole town laughed, and Penzer Optician became known for its quirky humor—and excellent vision correction.

4. Late one morning, as a small dog approached Penzer Optician, it stopped abruptly and began barking at a pair of spectacles hanging in the window. The owner, Mr. Penzer, emerged from his workshop, curious about the commotion. He removed the glasses, smiled at the dog, and said, 'Good boy, you're just protecting your new friend.' The dog trotted away with a satisfied wag of its tail.