“If we can’t talk straight in a barbershop, then where can we talk straight? Can’t talk straight nowhere else. Y’know, this ain’t nothin’ but healthy conversation.”
Cedric the Entertainer as Eddie (2002).
Since CW is out having fun, here’s a new thread.
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I like traditional barbershops. One of my earliest memories is sitting in Victor’s in Evendale, Ohio, with my dad. My choice of haircuts was limited, but I got to choose between a burr, a crewcut or a flat top, and I usually chose the latter.
Being allowed to choose is a big deal for a 5 years old, and after careful consideration, I usually ended up looking like this:
This place is a lot like an old-time barbershop. Visiting with the locals, drinking Barq’s Cream Soda, playing checkers, and trash talking anyone not around to defend themselves on The Overnight Open Thread.
[Image from here.]
Check on him in the fall. Find out how cold the winter’s gonna be. As long as we’re sitting here waiting our turns for shearing, let’s pop some coldies and talk about the current Overnight Open Thread.
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