State Farm, Sonny Anderson

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At State Farm, an elderly customer named Mr. Jones walked in one morning and asked for Sonny Anderson. ‘He’s not here today,’ said the receptionist. To which Mr. Jones replied, ‘I know, but I need him anyway.’ The receptionist looked puzzled but smiled. ‘Mr. Jones, Sonny isn’t here because he retired last week.’ Mr. Jones nodded sagely, reached into his pocket, and pulled out a crumpled envelope. ‘I know that,’ he said with a twinkle, ‘but I brought his retirement party gift anyway!’

2. At State Farm, a delivery driver once pulled up to the front desk with a package for Sonny Anderson. ‘This isn’t just any policy,’ he said, grinning. ‘It’s a life insurance application from someone who claims they can’t die.’ Sonny raised an eyebrow and asked, ‘Really? And how do you propose to collect on that?’ The delivery guy scratched his head sheepishly and replied, ‘Well, sir, I’m not sure… but it’ll be one helluva party!’

3. At State Farm, on a particularly foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the front desk with a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper. The receptionist curiously unwrapped it to find nothing but an old newspaper clipping about foggy mornings and a note saying, ‘Sonny’s secret recipe for coffee cake—try it!’ Turned out, it was just Sonny’s way of saying thanks for his new policy.

4. At State Farm, a delivery driver once pulled up to the front desk with a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper. The clerk sniffed it curiously—it smelled like freshly baked cookies. The clerk smiled and unwrapped the package, revealing warm chocolate chip cookies. ‘Oh, you’re Mr. Anderson’s neighbor!’ she exclaimed. ‘He always brings us treats when he delivers.’ The driver nodded sheepishly, muttering something about ‘just wanted to make everyone happy today’. Everyone laughed, and from that day on, State Farm became known for its unexpected acts of kindness.