Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular asked the pharmacist, ‘Why does every third customer here suddenly start humming “Happy Birthday”?’ The pharmacist thought for a moment and replied, ‘Well, it seems that our soda machine plays “Happy Birthday” whenever someone buys a bottle of aspirin.’ The regular laughed and said, “No wonder I always feel like singing when I come here!”

2. In an ordinary Walgreens pharmacy, customers often noticed something peculiar when they approached the counter. A small dog, seemingly out of nowhere, would dash towards the cash register and eagerly sniff the hand of each person paying for their groceries. One day, a delivery driver arrived with a box full of mysterious packages. The little dog rushed over, sniffed his hand, then ran back behind the counter. Moments later, a manager emerged with a big smile, saying, 'That’s our secret package tester—keeps us honest!'

3. While waiting for her prescription, an elderly lady whispered to her friend, 'Do you ever notice how everyone in line suddenly starts humming?' Her friend nodded, smiling. ‘Of course!’ she said. ‘It’s that old song they always play over the speakers—you know, the one with the happy tune and cheesy lyrics.’ They both laughed, enjoying their little secret until it was finally their turn at the counter.

4. While standing in line at the Walgreens checkout one afternoon, a delivery driver complained to his colleague: 'I swear, every time I come here, the cashier asks if I want to donate to some charity.' His friend shrugged and replied, ‘Probably because you look like someone who could use a little extra help.’ They both laughed, and as the delivery guy left, a regular behind him muttered, “Next time maybe he’ll say yes—just to shut them up.”