Piggly Wiggly

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while stocking shelves, a delivery driver noticed something odd in one of the crates: a small plastic piggy bank had mysteriously appeared among the cans of beans. No one claimed it, and soon enough, customers started finding similar items around the store—tiny toys, old coins, even a vintage watch. Was someone playing a prank, or did Piggly Wiggly have its own secret stash? Finally, an old lady found an antique ring hidden inside a bag of potatoes. The manager announced a contest: whoever brought back the most unusual item won a free shopping spree. A week later, everyone was laughing as neighbors traded stories about their finds—and Piggly Wiggly became known for its weekly treasure hunt.

2. At closing time, an employee overheard a strange announcement over Piggly Wiggly’s intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our self-checkout aisle now accepts only cash from the future.’ Curious, the worker approached the futuristic till just in time to see an old lady scan her groceries with a crumpled twenty-dollar bill glowing neon green. Smiling sheepishly, she said, 'Excuse me, dear—can you tell me how much these bananas cost?' The employee replied, ‘Just two dollars, ma’am.’ She paid, left, and never returned. To this day, some customers still try to pay with glittering coins or holographic bills, but nothing works except good old-fashioned cash.

3. In the dairy aisle one day, a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered to his mom, 'Mom, look! The milk bottles are dancing!' The mother smiled and gently replied, ‘Oh honey, they’re not dancing, it’s just the reflection of the lights on the glass.’ They both laughed, but as they turned around, they saw another customer pointing and giggling too. It seemed that Piggly Wiggly had its very own nighttime dance party, hosted by some cleverly placed lighting.

4. At checkout one afternoon, an elderly lady asked the cashier with a twinkle in her eye: 'Do you mind if I pay for my groceries with these piggy bank coins?' The cashier smiled and said, ‘Of course not, ma’am!’ She then counted the change carefully before adding, ‘Would you like your receipt printed on recycled paper?’ The old lady laughed heartily and replied, ‘Why yes, dear, I always try to do my bit for the environment.’