OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- April Fools' Day always brings out the mischief at convenience stores around the country. This year was no exception.
Here is a selection of the many high jinks that ensued when c-stores got into the spirit of the occasion (check out the slideshow below):
- Lou Perrine's: "After 60 years of business we as a family have decided to sell the gas station. As of May 1st Lou Perrine's will become a Citgo store. Thank you for all your business over the last 60 years.....Oh Yea and HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY."
- Kwik Trip@KwikTrip: "Introducing the newest addition to our flavored coffee lineup! #BaconRoast#Karuba"
- Sheetz@Sheetz: "Try our new Boom Boom [hot pepper] Sauce flavored #Sheetz smoothie for a limited time! Great with any Sheetz burger or hot dog."
- YourCubeOKC @YourCubeOKC: "Today ONLY, our new signature #PizzaCube!! #CheesyGreatness#YourCubehttp://ift.tt/19Fzepm."
- Stewart's Shops: While not dishing out a joke, Stewart's Shops encouraged the tomfoolery and wished customers a "Happy April Fools’ Day!" by featuring whipped cream, seltzer water and saran wrap.
Industry suppliers, especially beverage companies, also got in on the shenanigans:
- Coca-Cola @CocaCola: "We're proud to introduce Sip Size Coca-Cola in a new 10 ml, cold-activated, sip-size package."
- Coors Light @CoorsLight: "Taste Rocky Mountain Cold Refreshment with new #CoorsLight#Cookiebites! It's a mouthful of refreshment in every bite."
- Blue Moon Brewing Co @BlueMoonBrewCo: "We worked with renowned fruiticulturists to invent the world’s first beer-infused oranges. #BrewingBreakthrough"
- 7UP @7UP: "The new 7UP 7-Pack, sold wherever unicorns are found."
- Tres Picosos: "Zayn Malik of popular boy band One Direction has joined Mexican food brand Tres Picosos. … Malik will join as the fourth 'picoso' and his first assignment will be selecting a sombrero color. Yellow, red and green already are taken. Blue appears to be the leading contender, however. … The convenience industry is overwhelmed by the news."
- Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy @GasBuddyGuy: "Today's national average: $3.558/gal. Oh- April Fools, that was last year. Today: $2.410/gal, falling 0.7c overnight."
- Old Trapper: [Editor's Note: Although the company claims this is not an April Fool's joke, I decided to include it anyway.] "Old Trapper Smoked Products to Sell Largest Ever 30-Pound Bag of Beef Jerky. Demand from high-quantity beef jerky buyers required an unusual solution. … The idea for the 30-pound (480-oz.) bag was a joint experiment between Old Trapper and Plaid Pantry, an Oregon-based chain of convenience stores."
Meanwhile, please enjoy "The 20 Greatest Corporate Pranks of All Time."
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