About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, an elderly gentleman entered Tom Thumb Pharmacy to pick up his usual prescriptions. As he waited for the pharmacist, he noticed something odd: every time someone mentioned the word ‘tomato,’ the store’s ceiling fan would inexplicably slow down. Finally, a young delivery driver arrived and asked if anyone needed help. The old man whispered, 'Just say “tomato” three times fast.' The driver complied, and sure enough, the fan sped back up. Everyone laughed, including the pharmacist who’d been trying to fix it all morning.
2. A curious customer asked one day, ‘Why does Tom Thumb Pharmacy always run out of Band-Aids just when I need them most?’ The pharmacist smiled and replied, ‘Well, sir, it’s because our little Tom Thumb has a secret stash hidden behind the counter.’ A delivery driver chimed in, ‘And whenever someone really needs them, he sends his neighbor over with an extra box!’ The whole place burst into laughter, realizing that sometimes life is just as unpredictable—and delightfully quirky—as a small-town pharmacy.
3. A little boy walked into Tom Thumb Pharmacy and pointed at the shelves, asking his mom, ‘Mommy, why do they sell so many bottles that make animals sleepy?’ The mother smiled and whispered, ‘They’re not for animals, honey—those are sleeping pills.’ The little boy looked confused but then giggled, realizing he’d been fooled. A delivery driver overheard them and chuckled, saying, “Kids these days!” And everyone left the store with a warm smile.
4. At closing time, the pharmacist locked up and headed home. But as he passed Tom Thumb Pharmacy, he heard a voice calling, 'Hey, Doc! Don't you forget my prescription!' The pharmacist turned around, rubbing his eyes. ‘What now?’ he asked gruffly. A sleepy voice replied, ‘Doc, I forgot to pick up my sleeping pills!’ The pharmacist shook his head with a smile, waved, and walked away, muttering under his breath, ‘Another night, another Tom Thumb adventure.’