6 Oct 2026, Tue

Convenience Store Chain Stumbles On A Solar Eclipse Joke

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Some assume everyone working at car-related businesses like dealerships and gas stations is at least a casual gearhead, but that’s often far from true. The point was hilariously proven when a convenience store chain botched an attempt at a solar eclipse joke.

The clumsy attempt at humor became an unintentional source of amusement online. The misstep is a lighthearted reminder that knowledge and marketing savvy don’t always go hand in hand, even for big brands.

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