A: The 7-eleven people live in their little perspex box, you could get out of the store before they could open their door . B: No 7-eleven worker is chasing a crackhead who's gone and nicked 5 sausage rolls.
Ah, 7-Eleven—the beloved convenience store that has been a staple in our lives for late-night snacks, emergency coffee runs, and, let’s be honest, the occasional regrettable Slurpee binge. But what happens when a beloved 7-Eleven suddenly transforms into a row of vending machines and then vanishes completely? Welcome to the curious case of the Southern Cross 7-Eleven in Melbourne.
If you’re not familiar with the Southern Cross Station, it’s basically the hub of public transport in Melbourne. It’s where trains come and go, where commuters rush to catch their rides, and where you can usually find a decent coffee if you’re running late (which, let’s face it, we all are). So when our dear old 7-Eleven decided to make a dramatic exit, people were understandably perplexed.
According to a Reddit post by user /u/throwaway19074368, they noticed that the once-bustling 7-Eleven had been replaced by vending machines. Yes, you heard that right—vending machines! Just when you thought the convenience couldn’t get any more convenient, the universe decided to throw a curveball. Who needs a friendly cashier when you can awkwardly interact with a machine that may or may not give you your change back?
But hold your horses, because the plot thickens. Not only did the 7-Eleven get turned into vending machines (which is like trading in a Ferrari for a bicycle, but I digress), but it has since been completely demolished. Now, I’m no urban planner, but this seems like a bit much for a convenience store, don’t you think? I mean, we’re talking about a place where you could grab a quick coffee before hopping on a V/Line train. It was practically a rite of passage for commuters!
In the age of convenience, it’s hard to understand why a place that was so well-loved would be reduced to a few vending machines—machines that, let’s be real, have an uncanny ability to run out of your favorite snacks at the worst possible moment. It’s like they have a sixth sense for timing!
So what’s the reasoning behind this sudden transformation? Is it a corporate decision gone awry? A new trend in urban development that we’re not aware of? Or perhaps the vending machines are part of an elaborate social experiment to see how long we can survive without actual human interaction (spoiler alert: not long)?
Whatever the case may be, the loss of the Southern Cross 7-Eleven is a reminder that even our most convenient comforts can disappear overnight. It’s a wake-up call to cherish those quick coffee runs and late-night snacks while they last. So, here’s to you, Southern Cross 7-Eleven—thank you for the caffeine and the convenience. You will be missed, but hopefully, your memory will live on in the hearts (and stomachs) of Melbourne commuters everywhere.
And who knows? Maybe one day, we’ll wake up to find that the vending machines have been replaced by a shiny new convenience store. Until then, let’s just hope our other 7-Elevens are safe from the wrecking ball. Cheers!
Inspired by: “What happened to this 7 Eleven?” (r/melbourne)