If we talk about “gasolina,” it might bring to mind the catchy hit song by Daddy Yankee that defined the adolescence of many Spanish and Latin American millennials. But if that’s not the case for you, you probably think of the fuel that served as the “inspiration” for this song.
While in Spain we have the traditional gas stations where, in addition to fuel, they sell other products like magazines, soft drinks, snacks, and even bread, in the United States, well, it’s a whole different story. In a country where consumerism is part of the culture and driving a car is common even for a short trip to the mailbox, it should come as no surprise that the world’s largest gas station has opened its doors.
Located in Sevierville, Tennessee, this gas station from the Buc-ee’s chain opened its doors for the first time on July 4th, the American Independence Day, offering US citizens a gas station + shopping center experience. While the brand is already famous in the country for its giant gas stations, this one takes the cake, with a whopping 22,555 square meters of space (yes, you read that right, over 22 square kilometers).
This colossal behemoth boasts over 350 employees, a full-service barbecue restaurant, gigantic bathrooms (of course), and all kinds of snacks available in both regular and giant sizes, just in case you want to survive an apocalypse fueled by potato chips. But the most striking feature of all is its 120 fuel pumps, ensuring that you never have to wait to refuel at this true titan.
It’s a true ode to capitalism that, unsurprisingly, comes from the United States, a country capable of anything except implementing a public healthcare system.
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