Stuckey’s Pecan Shoppe

Ok… Stuckys is a family favorite! Pecan log rolls are legendary! (I think they’re gross) but!!! It’s family tradition to stop and smell the… Well in this case it would be the bathrooms. But they aren’t as gross as some of the roadside bathrooms I’ve used on this adventure! The man helping me was fun to challenge breeze with. He was happy that we were so happy!!! Bought the family who couldn’t make the trip pecan log rolls! What a joyful filled moment as we pulled of the 55!!!
They also supply many snack/​food options. Think jr high cafeteria! Drinks and a treasure trove of tourist paraphernalia for bus fair!!! 3 — horrible t-​shirts for 10 $ can you imagine!!!

If you were writing a screenplay where people visited a truck stop and were transported into an alternate universe prior to being horrifically murdered, this place would be an excellent inspiration. I can’t say for certain whether this station is actually an alternate universe, or whether serial killers frequent it, but it is one of the oddest places I’ve ever stopped.
I remember stopping at this Stuckeys, or one like it on my way to or from Vicksburg as a Boy Scout. So on my way back from Vicksburg as an adult, it seemed like a reasonable place to stop to use the restroom and get some snacks.
As I pulled in I received some very odd looks from the truckers in the parking lot. I’m not sure if they were just surprised to see a normal looking human (OK, I know I’m not normal looking, but for the reviews sake, play along), or if they were imagining me chopped up in little pieces. Either way, I ignored them and headed inside.
Inside was straight out of the 60’s. There were all sorts of varieties of pecan logs, knick knacks, trinkets and various trucker hats for sale. Wanting none of that ridiculousness, I headed to the bathroom. It was pretty filthy, but what do you expect for an alternate universe/​murder location? The most interesting part of the bathroom was the sink. Besides the traditional drain hole, there was an extra rust hole that went somewhere other than the drain. Maybe it helps with saving the environment.
When I found some snacks they were not any of the name brands I was accustomed to. They were within their normal expiration date, but the packaging seemed to fit the décor. When I went to pay for my purchase the employee was devoid of all expression. It was a very odd experience as I am used to some sort of human emotion when dealing with others.
If you want a unique experience, stop here. If not, keep on trucking.
Disclaimer: I cannot confirm whether this is actually an alternate universe or haven for serial murderers.

This convience store is freaking scary as all get out. It’s like you’ve stepped back into 1972 and onto the set of «Deliverance». I could almost hear dueling banjos playing in the background. Eeekk!
The items on the shelves are coated with a layer of dust and look ancient. The best part though (errr…I mean worst part) are all of the handwritten signs all over the place. In the women’s restroom there was a paper towel holder and an air dryer. On the paper towel holder the sign said «ALL OUT OF TOWELS. DON’T WORK.» On the air dryer the sign said «USE THIS. IT WORKS.» Uh. Alrighty then.

This store still resembles the old Stuckey’s of yesteryear, and traditional Stuckey’s merchandise still occupies space on the shelves. The tired worn fixtures and atmosphere reminds me that zillions of travelers along Interstate 55 stalled here in the past century. Would be better to try holding it till the next exit.