Gumby's Barber Shop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a delivery driver was unloading boxes outside Gumby’s Barber Shop, he heard an odd humming noise coming from inside. It wasn’t quite a tune or a word—it sounded like someone trying to whistle without lips. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man with a comb in his hand, humming softly as he styled a customer’s hair into a perfect bowl cut. The delivery driver laughed and waved, but the barber didn’t notice—his eyes were focused on creating the ultimate Gumby-like hairstyle. That day, Gumby’s Barber Shop became famous for its unique ‘hummed cuts’.

2. While waiting for his turn at Gumby’s Barber Shop, an impatient customer named Fred loudly complained to the barber: ‘I’ll never understand why everyone calls this place “the quietest barbershop in town.”’ Just then, the door swung open and a familiar voice called out: ‘Hey, Fred! How come you’re here so early today?’ It turned out to be Fred’s friend, a regular who always dropped by around noon. The barber smiled knowingly and said, ‘Ah, I see someone finally told him it was quieter before lunchtime!’ Everyone laughed, including Fred, who muttered under his breath, ‘Guess I’ll just have to wait longer next time.’

3. One day, as customers were getting their haircuts at Gumby’s Barber Shop, an unusual announcement came over the shop’s old-fashioned intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your barber has just discovered how to grow hair on rats.’ Soon enough, everyone in town was rushing to Gumby’s for a haircut—even those with perfectly fine locks wanted some extra fluffiness! The barbershop became so crowded that they had to install hamster wheels for the newly furry rodents. In the end, though, it turned out to be just another one of Gumby’s tall tales.

4. While waiting for his turn at Gumby’s Barber Shop, a regular complained loudly: ‘I swear, every time I come here, my haircut lasts longer than my nap!’ Finally called over, he asked Gumby with a smile: ‘So, master barber, how long will it take today?’ With a twinkle in his eye, Gumby replied: ‘Just long enough for you to catch up on that missed sleep!’