State Farm: Bob Pugh

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to State Farm and noticed something odd: the sign outside read ‘Bob Pugh Insurance’ in big, friendly letters, but when he looked closer, it seemed to change every few seconds. Was it just him, or did the words really move? Finally, someone walked out and said, 'What’s going on here?' The sign blinked once more—now reading simply, ‘Insurance.’ The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, muttering, ‘Must be an old Bob Pugh prank.’ As he drove away, he waved goodbye to a neighbor who was watering his lawn, unaware that their local agent had just become a legend of urban folklore.

2. A little boy walked into the State Farm office one afternoon, staring wide-eyed at the giant bobblehead of Bob Pugh on the reception desk. The toy seemed to nod along with every word spoken around it. Finally, an older gentleman approached the counter and asked about his policy renewal. Just as he began explaining, the bobblehead tilted its head in a knowing way, making everyone laugh. The agent smiled and said, 'Mr. Smith, looks like Mr. Pugh agrees with our rates!'

3. A few weeks ago, an old lady stopped by the State Farm office with a peculiar request. "Excuse me,” she said, “but could you please tell me how much it costs to insure a unicorn?" The agent looked puzzled for a moment and then burst out laughing. ‘Ma’am,’ he replied, ‘unfortunately, we don’t offer that kind of coverage.’ She smiled warmly and said, ‘Thank you anyway, sonny!’ Then she turned and walked away whistling a merry tune, leaving behind only a memory of her unusual visit.

4. Have you ever seen someone so excited they forgot their own name? That’s what happened last week when a regular entered the State Farm office and started asking everyone if anyone had seen ‘Bob Pugh’—only no such person worked there. Finally, one of the agents asked him, ‘Are you sure he works here?’ The man looked around frantically and replied, ‘No, but I thought it was worth checking!’ Everyone burst out laughing, including the poor agent who had been asked that question five times already.