Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At the Shell station, a regular shouted one morning as he filled up: ‘I bet that pump talks!’ Ever since then, some customers swear they hear whispers coming from the nozzles when gas is being dispensed. One day, an old delivery driver leaned in close and whispered: ‘Actually, it does talk—just don’t tell anyone I told you!’ Since then, everyone listens extra carefully when filling up, hoping for a secret message from Shell.

2. At the Shell station, an elderly gentleman adjusted his cap and asked the attendant with a twinkle in his eye: 'Say, sonny, how come you never fill my tank exactly to ten dollars?' The attendant smiled and replied, ‘Sir, I only charge for what’s on the pump—your car drinks more than that!’ The old man laughed heartily, shook his head, and said, ‘You young’uns these days, always gotta make a profit.’ And they both shared a good laugh as he drove off into the sunset.

3. At the Shell station, every afternoon around three o’clock, a faint humming sound could be heard coming from the pumps. Noises like that were commonplace, but this one had a peculiar rhythm—like someone whistling 'Yankee Doodle' while pumping gas. One day, an elderly gentleman walked in and asked the attendant, ‘Do you know why it sounds like Yankee Doodle is playing when I fill up?’ The attendant smiled and replied, ‘That’s because your car has perfect timing!’

4. At the Shell station, a delivery driver once exclaimed, 'Hey, look—my truck’s talking!' The attendant raised an eyebrow but listened closely as the engine began to mutter something indistinct. Everyone gathered round, trying not to laugh, until suddenly it said, 'Fill me up with premium, please.' Everyone burst out laughing, including the truck's owner who sheepishly admitted, ‘It’s just my old diesel always doing that.’ The attendant grinned and nodded knowingly, filling the tank with a satisfied smile. A neighbor passing by stopped to ask what was going on, and someone quipped, ‘Apparently, Shell has hired the best mechanic—a talkative one!’