Target

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a delivery driver unloaded crates near Target’s entrance, he noticed something peculiar: an oddly familiar scent wafted through the air—a mix of fresh-baked cookies and old books. Curious neighbors passing by started sniffing the breeze too, wondering if it was coming from some hidden bakery or library. As they followed the scent deeper into the store, someone shouted, ‘It must be Santa delivering Christmas goodies early!’ But then, just when everyone gathered around the supposed gift area, a sign appeared: “Today Only—Cookies & Books Club Memberships Available!” The whole crowd erupted in laughter, realizing it had been a clever marketing stunt all along.

2. One day, while stocking shelves in Target's backroom, an employee overheard two neighbors discussing their unusual shopping habits. Suddenly, one of them mentioned how they always buy exactly three packs of batteries during midnight sales—never more, never less. Curious, the employee asked if it worked every time. With a wink, the other replied, 'It’s not magic—it’s science!'

3. One afternoon, a little girl pointed excitedly and whispered to her mom, ‘Mommy, why is that shopping cart dancing?’ The mother looked down and saw nothing unusual. But then she noticed a nearby delivery driver laughing softly to himself as he adjusted some boxes in his truck. Realizing it was just an optical illusion caused by the sun reflecting off the cart’s wheels, they both smiled and continued their shopping trip. Later that evening, back home, the little girl proudly told her neighbors about the magical dancing cart at Target, making everyone laugh together.

4. At dawn, when most Target employees were still stretching in their pajamas, a security guard heard a strange noise coming from the empty aisles. Curious, he followed the sound and found an old man pushing a shopping cart filled with cans of tuna fish. ‘I thought this place was closed,’ muttered the guard. The man smiled sheepishly, replying, ‘Just here for an early morning special—can’t resist a bargain!’