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The Barber

The Barber The local barber shouted at the jury: “foul,” “unfair” when they found him guilty though only by a hair. Addicted to comb and scissor, he was denied to cut or crop and now sublimates his rancor in prison singing (what else) barber shop.

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Date: 4/16/2023 12:00:00 PM
I like the humor in this one. I wonder if they would let a trained barber carry on his trade in a prison. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara
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Maurice Rigoler
Date: 4/16/2023 1:26:00 PM
Hello Sara! Thank you for the stop by. Always appreciated. I doubt inmates in prisons are used to do anything as personal as cutting hair on other inmates. No matter, prisons these days have most everything in the way of things like hygiene and hair cuts. Hope all is well with you. / Maurice
Date: 4/16/2023 11:48:00 AM
LOL! Great one! Reminds me of Sweeney Todd. That musical is haunting!
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Date: 4/16/2023 10:49:00 AM
Ah, but the question is, bass or high tenor:) Thanks for the smile, Maurice.
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Maurice Rigoler
Date: 4/16/2023 1:32:00 PM
Bass or tenor? That I don't know, Dan. Beggars can't be choosers when in prison. Barber shop singing grates on my ears! I'm a classical music freak (with some Blue Grass and Jazz on the side.) Thanks for the stop by. / Maurice

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