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Blue collar guys and gas stations?

Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:16 am
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
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Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:16 am
What attracts these guys to gas station food or snacks? It’s quicker, cheaper, and healthier to pop into HEB and grab something, yet it’s like some badge of honor for the F250 and work truck guys to stop every morning at the gas station and buy junk.

Sitting here at the pump and observing them throw money away. Most aren’t even getting gas…just an overpriced soft drink and honey bun. What gives plant bros?

You don’t see anyone dressed in business casual going inside to buy stuff. Just curious as to the divide.
This post was edited on 10/19/26 at 6:21 am
Posted by UptownJoeBrown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2024
13279 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:16 am to
They are probably running late to the job site.
Posted by TexasTiger08
Member since Oct 2006
30856 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:18 am to
quote:

It’s quicker


Not quicker to pop into a grocery store. I assume these blue collar guys, be it a refinery worker or some dude who works on houses, are putting more mileage on their trucks, thus getting gas frequently, and then decide to grab some shite from inside.
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
17539 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:22 am to
I can to pop into HEB, grab a protein shake, self check out, and done in seconds vs waiting behind someone choosing their lotto tickets, walking the cashier through the cigarette or snuff selection, or trying to pay cash and find exact change, etc.
This post was edited on 10/19/26 at 6:23 am
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
73335 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:24 am to
-they are late
-they slept about 4 hours
-they are hung over
-they need to buy fuel a lot. When they dont need fuel, they stop there anyway.

The average chemical plant contractor is a creature of habit.
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
26882 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:26 am to
quote:

BabyTac


Sorry your boyfriend won't let you eat gas station food.
Posted by baybeefeetz
Member since Sep 2009
33132 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:32 am to
Lot of hurt feelings in here.
Posted by BWHLSU
Member since Jul 2026
441 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:36 am to
Some guys like pizza, egg rolls, crispitos and iced honey buns. Cant get those beauties on the fly just anywhere. That's just enough to tide them over during the 14 mile commute.
Posted by baybeefeetz
Member since Sep 2009
33132 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:38 am to
Don’t you think it’s kind of a low IQ, low impulse control, self-medicating thing?
Posted by Kenna City Solja
America’s City
Member since Nov 2025
1588 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:39 am to
Because Ruth’s Chris isn’t open at this hour
Posted by Klark Kent
Houston via BR
Member since Jan 2008
76507 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:40 am to
this phenomenon is almost as fascinating as to why the TD mods allow you to create threads on this website.
Posted by Rambone
Member since Sep 2026
604 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:42 am to
quote:

What attracts these guys to gas station food or snacks? It’s quicker, cheaper, and healthier to pop into HEB and grab something, yet it’s like some badge of honor for the F250 and work truck guys to stop every morning at the gas station and buy junk.

Sitting here at the pump and observing them throw money away. Most aren’t even getting gas…just an overpriced soft drink and honey bun. What gives plant bros?

You don’t see anyone dressed in business casual going inside to buy stuff. Just curious as to the divide.


I'm curious too. Hope we get some good answers.
Posted by Horsemeat
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Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:45 am to
quote:

You don’t see anyone dressed in business casual going inside to buy stuff.
It takes a high level of testosterone to handle the 9 hour cooked roller dog and Monster Ultra at 5am.
Posted by tideguy
Member since Dec 2020
318 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:51 am to
Blue collar workers tend to start a lot earlier, and are often hourly workers. Your white collar workers are typically salary and dont report to work until 8-9am, leaving more time to make coffee and breakfast at home.
Posted by HarryHoudini
Member since Oct 2025
2004 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 6:59 am to


$100 says your gay arse bought a hot dog and ate it in one bite while watching these dudes
This post was edited on 10/19/26 at 7:00 am
Posted by aTmTexas Dillo
East Texas Lake
Member since Sep 2018
25241 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 7:05 am to
quote:

just an overpriced soft drink and honey bun

No honey bun. Not good. Don't throw shade on the drink. Some people like Starbucks coffee, some like a Circle K Diet Coke.
Posted by BrohemAlem11
Ratchet City, LA
Member since Oct 2014
14115 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 7:06 am to
People with low intelligence make unintelligent choices....

Wild stuff here.
Posted by dewster
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
26665 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 7:07 am to
quote:

What attracts these guys to gas station food or snacks? It’s quicker, cheaper, and healthier to pop into HEB and grab something, yet it’s like some badge of honor for the F250 and work truck guys to stop every morning at the gas station and buy junk.



Desk jockies like you wouldn't understand.
Posted by Wrex
Member since Oct 2026
42 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 7:07 am to
Low IQ. Unable to utilize critical thinking. Lack of foresight. Financial morons.

One would think that with all the money they claim to make, and literally working out all day, they'd be ripped and wealthy..But between the gas station diet, beer and meth, there's your answer.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
486049 posts
Posted on 10/19/26 at 7:08 am to
quote:

Blue collar workers tend to start a lot earlier, and are often hourly workers. Your white collar workers are typically salary and dont report to work until 8-9am, leaving more time to make coffee and breakfast at home.

Wake up earlier and you have the same amount of time
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