Farmers Insurance

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Farmers Insurance office, every morning around 9:00, a little boy in a red jacket would appear on the sidewalk outside. He’d wave enthusiastically and then run away before anyone could greet him. No one knew who he was or why he did it. One day, an enthusiastic delivery driver waved back, thinking it was his kid in the red jacket. The boy giggled and ran even faster, leaving everyone laughing. Since then, whenever someone sees him, they wave—and sometimes get chased by a delighted child in a red jacket.

2. At Farmers Insurance office, every afternoon around 4:00, an old man would arrive carrying a large basket filled with freshly baked cookies. He’d greet everyone cheerfully and leave without taking anything. No one knew who he was or why he did it. One day, a new intern asked the receptionist, ‘Who’s that mysterious cookie-giver?’ The receptionist shrugged and said, ‘Oh, just our secret Santa in disguise.’ As the days went on, more employees started bringing him cookies in return, creating a friendly tradition. Finally, one afternoon, an exhausted-looking delivery driver arrived with a huge box of pastries and announced, ‘I’m his brother!’ Everyone burst out laughing—except for the old man, who quietly left without any cookies.

3. At Farmers Insurance headquarters, every Tuesday at exactly noon, a mysterious sound like crinkling paper could be heard coming from the third floor conference room. No one ever entered or left the room during these visits. One day, a delivery driver brought in a package and asked the receptionist, ‘Where’s the usual place for Tuesday deliveries?’ She replied, ‘Third-floor conference room, but don’t go in—nobody knows who’s inside!’ The next week, he arrived early and peeked through the window. Inside, an animated discussion was underway: ‘Who ordered the coffee beans?!’ someone shouted. ‘Not me,’ said another voice. ‘It wasn’t me either,’ chorused everyone else.}

4. At Farmers Insurance office, every Thursday after lunch, a small dog would appear out of nowhere and sit outside the manager’s desk. No one knew where it came from or why it only visited on Thursdays. One Thursday afternoon, while everyone was puzzling over the little dog's presence, a delivery driver arrived with a package for the manager. As he walked in, the dog jumped onto his lap, wagging its tail furiously. Turns out, the dog belonged to none other than the delivery guy's neighbor who had accidentally left it behind earlier that week.