Tom Thumb

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an ordinary morning in the small town of Maplewood when a delivery driver noticed something odd outside Tom Thumb supermarket. The parking lot was eerily quiet, and as he approached the entrance, he heard whispers coming from inside. As he peered through the window, he saw customers slowly pushing empty shopping carts around the aisles, whispering about mysterious discounts on non-existent items. Turns out, someone had accidentally switched off the store’s speakers, which played background music and announcements. When everything came back online, everyone burst into laughter—except for one confused old lady who thought she’d found a new sale on bananas.

2. It was midnight in the sleepy town of Willow Creek when a delivery driver pulled up to Tom Thumb supermarket. The moon was full and eerie, casting long shadows across the empty parking lot. As he unloaded boxes from his truck, he heard a soft humming coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man pushing a shopping cart filled with cans of beans and jars of pickles. ‘Must be a regular,’ he thought, smiling. Turns out, it was just an enthusiastic neighbor stocking up for an impromptu potluck.’

3. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Tom Thumb with something unusual: a crate labeled ‘Super Secret Ingredient.’ The driver whispered to an unsuspecting cashier, ‘Don’t tell anyone, but today’s secret ingredient is… bacon!’ The store erupted in laughter as customers lined up for their morning snacks, none the wiser that they were part of a friendly prank. By lunchtime, everyone knew the story, and Tom Thumb became the talk of the neighborhood once again.

4. At dusk, a delivery driver pulled up to Tom Thumb with something unusual: a tiny piglet following him into the store. The regulars watched as the little creature sniffed around the produce section, completely oblivious to the confused looks it received. As night fell, people started gathering outside, taking photos and whispering among themselves. The piglet calmly wandered through the aisles, picking up apples and carrots along the way. Finally, an elderly neighbor approached and said, 'Looks like someone forgot to lock their petty barn door again!' Everyone laughed, and the piglet, having found its own shopping cart, happily waddled off with its newfound groceries.