Exxon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another quiet night at the Exxon station in the suburbs when a regular pulled up on his bike. He wasn’t buying gas—just standing there, staring at the pump as if it held the secrets of the universe. Finally, he turned around and asked the clerk with a twinkle in his eye, ‘Hey, do you mind if I fill my tank with that “unleaded” stuff? Just once?’ The cashier smiled and nodded, thinking nothing of it until the regular rode off, leaving behind an empty gas can and a note scribbled on a receipt: “Please don’t tell anyone—it’s for my time machine.”

2. It was just another day at the Exxon gas station when an old man approached the counter with something unusual. ‘Excuse me,’ he said, holding up a small plastic bag filled with what looked like sand. ‘I found it on my way here—do you know whose it is?’ The attendant took a closer look and grinned. 'Ah,' he said, 'that’s not sand—it’s sugar!' The old man nodded proudly. 'Yes, I thought so too,' he replied. 'My wife asked me to get some for our morning coffee.' A regular from behind said, smiling, 'Guess he’ll be back tomorrow for more!'

3. It was just another morning at the Exxon station when a little boy pointed excitedly and asked his dad, ‘Dad, why is that pump talking?’ The father smiled and said, ‘Son, it’s not really talking—it’s just playing a recording.’ The boy nodded thoughtfully for a moment, then looked up with a twinkle in his eye and quipped, ‘Oh, so it’s like those old cassette tapes my grandpa used to listen to?’ Everyone around them laughed, including the guy filling up next to them who overheard the exchange.

4. It was just another weekday afternoon at the Exxon station when a delivery driver pulled up with a grin on his face. He hopped out of his truck and walked into the store, leaving behind something unexpected—his dog, who followed him inside. The dog trotted around curiously until it spotted some treats on display. With a wagging tail, it snatched one and scurried off towards the cash register, where an unsuspecting customer was paying for gas. The canine paused briefly, gave a mischievous look, then dropped the treat with a thud. Everyone burst into laughter as the delivery driver emerged from the back, sheepishly explaining that his pooch had a sweet tooth.