Mobil

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a little boy walked into the Mobil station and pointed excitedly towards the pump. ‘Dad,’ he said, ‘look how the gas talks back!’ His father glanced over just in time to see the nozzle waving like it was saying hello. The father chuckled and explained that it wasn’t talking—it was just the wind playing tricks on them both. The little boy nodded thoughtfully, then asked if they could come back another day when maybe the gas would wave again. Satisfied with his answer, they drove off, leaving the attendant smiling at the quirky moment.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the Mobil station. As he filled his tank, he noticed an odd humming sound coming from inside the gas pump. Curious, he leaned closer—and realized it was singing 'Happy Birthday' in a very monotone voice. The delivery driver jumped back, startled, but then laughed and said, ‘Happy birthday indeed!’ He tipped the pump gently, and the song stopped abruptly. From that day on, whenever anyone asked him about it, he’d wink and reply, ‘It’s just the Mobil guy celebrating another year of pumping gas.’

3. A curious old man approached the cashier at the Mobil station one day and asked, ‘Do you ever notice how our gas pump always seems to be giving change back?’ The cashier smiled and shrugged. 'Maybe it's trying to tell us something,' he replied with a twinkle in his eye. The old man nodded wisely, paid for his gas, and left, leaving behind a chuckle from the attendant. It seemed that some things were better left unsolved—like why Mobil's pumps always gave out change.

4. One evening, an elderly gentleman entered the Mobil station and asked the attendant with a twinkle in his eye, ‘Do you sell moonlight here?’ The attendant smiled and replied, 'We don’t sell moonlight sir, but I can give you directions to the nearest park where it’s always free!' The old man laughed heartily, paid for his gas, and drove off into the night. From then on, whenever someone asked if they sold moonlight, everyone at the Mobil station would wink knowingly.