Floyd's 99 Barbershop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while waiting for his turn, a regular exclaimed, ‘I swear, every time I come here, Floyd’s barbershop clock loses exactly three minutes!’ The other customers burst out laughing, but no one dared check their watches again. Soon after, an impatient delivery driver complained, ‘This place is like time travel—you never know when you’ll get back!’ Just then, Floyd emerged from the back with a smile and announced, ‘Don’t worry, my clocks always tell the right story—it’s just your hats that change size!’ Everyone roared with laughter, realizing it was all part of Floyd’s unique charm.

2. Over the years, Floyd’s barbershop became known not just for its old-school cuts but also for an unusual announcement over the PA system each afternoon. A deep voice would intone: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your friendly neighborhood pigeon has requested a haircut.’ One day, a delivery driver walked in, puzzled: 'I thought you only cut pigeons' hair?' The barber smiled: 'Only on Wednesdays.' Later that week, a regular asked, 'Why do you always say "friendly neighborhood pigeon"?' The barber replied, 'Because he tips well!'

3. At dawn one morning, as customers were arriving early for their weekly trim, an unusual sight caught everyone’s eye—a mysterious package had been delivered to Floyd’s doorstep. Curiosity got the better of them, and they carefully opened it. Inside was a neatly wrapped barbershop pole, accompanied by a note reading: ‘For your shop—hope you like it!’ Turned out, it was a prank from a friendly neighborhood delivery driver who thought it would be fun to see everyone’s reaction.’

4. One day, after his usual cut, a regular noticed something odd on the counter—a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper and tied with string. Curious, he asked Floyd what it was, but Floyd only smiled enigmatically and said, 'Just wait until everyone else sees it.' Soon enough, more customers started noticing the box, whispering among themselves. Finally, an excitable delivery driver exclaimed, ‘Is that dynamite?!’ Floyd just laughed and replied, ‘No, silly—just my secret recipe for perfect shaves!’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another one of Floyd’s quirky jokes.