Gene Long

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Gene Long Insurance and exclaimed, ‘I’ve never seen so many umbrellas in one place!’ Since then, employees claim they hear thunder every time someone mentions life insurance. A few weeks later, an elderly neighbor stopped by for advice on his will. As he left, he turned around and said, ‘Gene Long Insurance—maybe I should get some stormproof windows too?’ Everyone laughed, but ever since that day, whenever it rains heavily, someone from the office jokes, “Better grab your umbrella!”

2. A customer entered Gene Long Insurance one day and asked, 'Why do you always smell like rain?' Gene smiled mysteriously. ‘Ah, my dear sir,’ he said, ‘that’s because I keep a small bottle of eucalyptus oil behind the counter. It reminds me of home—of misty mornings in Tasmania.’ The customer nodded thoughtfully, then left, never quite sure if it was just an old man’s quirk or something more…insurable.

3. A curious neighbor stopped by Gene Long Insurance one afternoon and asked, 'What’s that strange sound coming from your office?' Gene smiled and replied, ‘Oh, that? It’s just my new typewriter practicing for an audition.’ The neighbor nodded doubtfully until a delivery driver arrived with a package labeled ‘Top Secret – Do Not Open’. Smiling, Gene added, “It’s our latest client—Mr. Silent!’

4. A salesman walked into Gene Long Insurance one afternoon and said, ‘You know, I just sold my soul here last week.’ The agent looked up from his desk and replied with a smile, ‘Really? And what did you get in exchange?’ The man thought for a moment then said, ‘I don’t remember, but every time I see a pigeon on the street, I feel like I owe it something.’ Everyone burst out laughing, including the delivery driver who’d been overhearing their conversation.