Floyd's 99 Barbershop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a regular was getting his weekly trim, he noticed an odd humming sound coming from behind the counter. It grew louder with each stroke of the barber’s scissors, like a tiny engine purring in perfect rhythm. Curious, he turned around and saw a small, grinning parakeet pecking at a comb. ‘Hey,’ said the barber, noticing the commotion. ‘That’s Floyd, our resident bird.’ The regular laughed, relieved it wasn’t some mechanical monster. From then on, Floyd became a favorite among customers, chirping along as he got everyone ready for their day.

2. One day, as a regular was waiting for his turn in Floyd’s barbershop, he heard someone muttering under their breath: ‘Finally, my perfect part!’ Curious, the man turned around and saw an old delivery driver adjusting his cap with a satisfied smile. 'Perfect part,' he repeated, nodding towards his reflection. The regular laughed, realizing that maybe, just maybe, life's best moments are found in unexpected places—like getting your hair cut.'

3. While a regular was admiring himself in the mirror after a close shave, he saw something strange outside the window: a delivery driver frantically waving from his truck. Curious, our man asked the barber what was going on. ‘Just ignore him,’ said Floyd with a smile. But then, as the driver’s face appeared clearer through the glass, everyone burst out laughing—turns out it was their neighbor, trying to signal that his dog had escaped again.’

4. While a regular was humming along with the oldies playing on the radio, he couldn’t help noticing something strange outside. Outside, a delivery driver was trying to load boxes into his van while balancing an umbrella against strong winds. Seeing him struggle, everyone burst out laughing as the box kept sliding off the umbrella and onto the sidewalk. The regular shook his head and smiled, thinking, ‘At least here in Floyd’s shop, things never get too boring.’