State Farm

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At State Farm, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Jones always had the same routine. One day, while waiting in line, he turned to the person next to him and said, "You know, I’ve been coming here for years, but today seems different." Suddenly, every agent’s computer screen flashed the same message: 'Lucky Day!' A young delivery driver, anxious to impress his new boss, quickly typed something into the computer. The whole office erupted in laughter when Mr. Jones exclaimed, ‘Finally, my lucky day!’ Turns out, everyone was playing a prank—except Mr. Jones, who calmly replied, ‘Well, if it’s not my lucky day, then maybe it’s someone else’s.’

2. At State Farm, a delivery driver once remarked, ‘I’ve never seen anyone so focused on their paperwork!’ Every morning, an older man would arrive exactly at 9:15 sharp and spend hours meticulously organizing documents. One day, the delivery driver dared himself to ask what all the fuss was about. The old gentleman simply smiled and said, 'I'm preparing my final claim—just in case.' Turned out he was a retired insurance agent, and everyone at State Farm now calls him Mr. Preparedness.

3. At State Farm, every morning around coffee break, a little dog would appear from nowhere and sit patiently outside the customer service desk. No one knew where it came from or whose it was, but everyone grew used to its presence. One day, an old man in a suit approached the desk and asked if anyone had seen his pug. Turns out, he’d left him at home that morning. Everyone laughed when they realized the ‘mysterious visitor’ was just someone’s pet who loved coming for treats.

4. At State Farm, during lunch breaks, employees often heard mysterious announcements over the intercom: ‘If you see a squirrel wearing a red tie, please do not disturb him.’ One day, a delivery driver asked curiously, "Why should I care if a squirrel’s dressed fancy?" A coworker whispered back, 'Just trust us.' Later that week, everyone watched in amusement as an actual squirrel in a red tie casually walked through the office. The employee of the month award was mysteriously replaced with a nutty-looking trophy.