Popular Post The Constant Rabbit Posted October 23, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 So, after the worlds longest lockdown finally ended - I could get a haircut. Legally. In a shop. I needed one. At 08.30 am - it was obvious a hell of a lot of other people did too - queues everywhere - 10 long with one barber working was the average Despair was setting in. I live in a 'being - gentrified' area - meaning some parts were still pretty rough, but in 3 yrs time would be 'respectable' - and pricey. I still needed a haircut - badly. Can't go out into town with hair like mine - quite frankly it was a disaster area. Saw a tiny barbers tucked away in a part of this 'not gentrified' area - no queue outside so in I went. It was like walking into a tiny village pub in Norfolk. Silence. Utter silence as every head in the place looked round with pretty much disbelief on their faces. It was pretty obvious, pretty quickly, that the customers and staff were used to dealing with African customers. Most definitely getting the "is this guy lost" vibe... Did I mention I needed a haircut? I sat in silence. No conversation at all. My turn - got in the chair - shook hands, said hello - got a grunt in reply. Not feeling the love. Talk Football. Always safe. Africans LOVE football. Me- 'Did you see on TV the players stopped the game to get help for a guy in the crowd?' 'Yeah' Me - 'Where are you from originally?' 'Eritrea - you have no idea where that is I'm sure' Me - 'Yeah, next to Ethiopia' 'Yeah, thats right' All ears were listening - mood was getting better.. Me - 'Who do you support in the soccer?' 'Arsenal, doing bit better now' The other Barber leans over and says ' hey who do you support - Chelsea, Liverpool?' Me - "Bristol City" The place erupted - by now there were 8 Eritrean guys in there - "Oh man they are so shit" "Have they even won a game" "have you ever won anything?" "You got West Brom - you gonna get dicked man!" "worse team in the championship" "lost at home to Forest - and they are shit too" Ice broken - good time, and a good haircut. Bought a couple of coffees and had a chat. All of them UK soccer-mad (Its called soccer here as AFL and NRL are called 'Football) It was pretty much exclusively an Eritrean Barbers - I was the only non-african guy in there all year - the guys were apologetic about the initial reception, as usually non-africans just walk straight out again, so they were shocked I stayed. Did I mention I needed a haircut? Bristol City - mercilessly mocked all around the world - certainly by the Barbers Of Eritrea! But hey - at least a couple said they might watch the game..... 12 24 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 3 hours ago, The Constant Rabbit said: The place erupted - by now there were 8 Eritrean guys in there - "Oh man they are so shit" "Have they even won a game" "have you ever won anything?" "You got West Brom - you gonna get dicked man!" "worse team in the championship" "lost at home to Forest - and they are shit too" " Parson Street man, most underrated station ever, man " 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Unless I've completely missed it having read that twice where are you, Egypt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Just looked it up Melbourne, Aus yeah? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, The Constant Rabbit said: So, after the worlds longest lockdown finally ended - I could get a haircut. Legally. In a shop. I needed one. At 08.30 am - it was obvious a hell of a lot of other people did too - queues everywhere - 10 long with one barber working was the average Despair was setting in. I live in a 'being - gentrified' area - meaning some parts were still pretty rough, but in 3 yrs time would be 'respectable' - and pricey. I still needed a haircut - badly. Can't go out into town with hair like mine - quite frankly it was a disaster area. Saw a tiny barbers tucked away in a part of this 'not gentrified' area - no queue outside so in I went. It was like walking into a tiny village pub in Norfolk. Silence. Utter silence as every head in the place looked round with pretty much disbelief on their faces. It was pretty obvious, pretty quickly, that the customers and staff were used to dealing with African customers. Most definitely getting the "is this guy lost" vibe... Did I mention I needed a haircut? I sat in silence. No conversation at all. My turn - got in the chair - shook hands, said hello - got a grunt in reply. Not feeling the love. Talk Football. Always safe. Africans LOVE football. Me- 'Did you see on TV the players stopped the game to get help for a guy in the crowd?' 'Yeah' Me - 'Where are you from originally?' 'Eritrea - you have no idea where that is I'm sure' Me - 'Yeah, next to Ethiopia' 'Yeah, thats right' All ears were listening - mood was getting better.. Me - 'Who do you support in the soccer?' 'Arsenal, doing bit better now' The other Barber leans over and says ' hey who do you support - Chelsea, Liverpool?' Me - "Bristol City" The place erupted - by now there were 8 Eritrean guys in there - "Oh man they are so shit" "Have they even won a game" "have you ever won anything?" "You got West Brom - you gonna get dicked man!" "worse team in the championship" "lost at home to Forest - and they are shit too" Ice broken - good time, and a good haircut. Bought a couple of coffees and had a chat. All of them UK soccer-mad (Its called soccer here as AFL and NRL are called 'Football) It was pretty much exclusively an Eritrean Barbers - I was the only non-african guy in there all year - the guys were apologetic about the initial reception, as usually non-africans just walk straight out again, so they were shocked I stayed. Did I mention I needed a haircut? Bristol City - mercilessly mocked all around the world - certainly by the Barbers Of Eritrea! But hey - at least a couple said they might watch the game..... Is that you Han Noe? Edited October 23, 2021 by Major Isewater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Underrated post! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 There was a city themed barbers near the triangle was in the back streets Dunne if still there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 It’s stories like this that makes you think now we’ve got this close we’ve got to go on and get the no home wins record. At least that’s what I’m telling myself to get through the next few home games. C’mon City don’t mess it up now. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 7 hours ago, The Constant Rabbit said: So, after the worlds longest lockdown finally ended - I could get a haircut. Legally. In a shop. I needed one. At 08.30 am - it was obvious a hell of a lot of other people did too - queues everywhere - 10 long with one barber working was the average Despair was setting in. I live in a 'being - gentrified' area - meaning some parts were still pretty rough, but in 3 yrs time would be 'respectable' - and pricey. I still needed a haircut - badly. Can't go out into town with hair like mine - quite frankly it was a disaster area. Saw a tiny barbers tucked away in a part of this 'not gentrified' area - no queue outside so in I went. It was like walking into a tiny village pub in Norfolk. Silence. Utter silence as every head in the place looked round with pretty much disbelief on their faces. It was pretty obvious, pretty quickly, that the customers and staff were used to dealing with African customers. Most definitely getting the "is this guy lost" vibe... Did I mention I needed a haircut? I sat in silence. No conversation at all. My turn - got in the chair - shook hands, said hello - got a grunt in reply. Not feeling the love. Talk Football. Always safe. Africans LOVE football. Me- 'Did you see on TV the players stopped the game to get help for a guy in the crowd?' 'Yeah' Me - 'Where are you from originally?' 'Eritrea - you have no idea where that is I'm sure' Me - 'Yeah, next to Ethiopia' 'Yeah, thats right' All ears were listening - mood was getting better.. Me - 'Who do you support in the soccer?' 'Arsenal, doing bit better now' The other Barber leans over and says ' hey who do you support - Chelsea, Liverpool?' Me - "Bristol City" The place erupted - by now there were 8 Eritrean guys in there - "Oh man they are so shit" "Have they even won a game" "have you ever won anything?" "You got West Brom - you gonna get dicked man!" "worse team in the championship" "lost at home to Forest - and they are shit too" Ice broken - good time, and a good haircut. Bought a couple of coffees and had a chat. All of them UK soccer-mad (Its called soccer here as AFL and NRL are called 'Football) It was pretty much exclusively an Eritrean Barbers - I was the only non-african guy in there all year - the guys were apologetic about the initial reception, as usually non-africans just walk straight out again, so they were shocked I stayed. Did I mention I needed a haircut? Bristol City - mercilessly mocked all around the world - certainly by the Barbers Of Eritrea! But hey - at least a couple said they might watch the game..... Top story! How is it now lockdown is over? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 "It was pretty much exclusively an Eritrean Barbers " you could have started a chant "One nation in Ethiopia, there's only one", or "Tigray, Tigray, Tigray". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Best thread title this season! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Did I mention I needed a haircut? First World problems, eh ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, 22A said: "It was pretty much exclusively an Eritrean Barbers " you could have started a chant "One nation in Ethiopia, there's only one", or "Tigray, Tigray, Tigray". The only thing I know about Eritrea is that they have guerrillas ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 That is the best post in decades. Good on yer! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 Disappointed that this is not about a JK Rowling side project. Great post mind ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted October 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 2 hours ago, CyderInACan said: Top story! How is it now lockdown is over? reached 70% total pop vaccinated - so now all over. 80% by next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 10 hours ago, The Constant Rabbit said: So, after the worlds longest lockdown finally ended - I could get a haircut. Legally. In a shop. I needed one. At 08.30 am - it was obvious a hell of a lot of other people did too - queues everywhere - 10 long with one barber working was the average Despair was setting in. I live in a 'being - gentrified' area - meaning some parts were still pretty rough, but in 3 yrs time would be 'respectable' - and pricey. I still needed a haircut - badly. Can't go out into town with hair like mine - quite frankly it was a disaster area. Saw a tiny barbers tucked away in a part of this 'not gentrified' area - no queue outside so in I went. It was like walking into a tiny village pub in Norfolk. Silence. Utter silence as every head in the place looked round with pretty much disbelief on their faces. It was pretty obvious, pretty quickly, that the customers and staff were used to dealing with African customers. Most definitely getting the "is this guy lost" vibe... Did I mention I needed a haircut? I sat in silence. No conversation at all. My turn - got in the chair - shook hands, said hello - got a grunt in reply. Not feeling the love. Talk Football. Always safe. Africans LOVE football. Me- 'Did you see on TV the players stopped the game to get help for a guy in the crowd?' 'Yeah' Me - 'Where are you from originally?' 'Eritrea - you have no idea where that is I'm sure' Me - 'Yeah, next to Ethiopia' 'Yeah, thats right' All ears were listening - mood was getting better.. Me - 'Who do you support in the soccer?' 'Arsenal, doing bit better now' The other Barber leans over and says ' hey who do you support - Chelsea, Liverpool?' Me - "Bristol City" The place erupted - by now there were 8 Eritrean guys in there - "Oh man they are so shit" "Have they even won a game" "have you ever won anything?" "You got West Brom - you gonna get dicked man!" "worse team in the championship" "lost at home to Forest - and they are shit too" Ice broken - good time, and a good haircut. Bought a couple of coffees and had a chat. All of them UK soccer-mad (Its called soccer here as AFL and NRL are called 'Football) It was pretty much exclusively an Eritrean Barbers - I was the only non-african guy in there all year - the guys were apologetic about the initial reception, as usually non-africans just walk straight out again, so they were shocked I stayed. Did I mention I needed a haircut? Bristol City - mercilessly mocked all around the world - certainly by the Barbers Of Eritrea! But hey - at least a couple said they might watch the game..... Hopefully you'll be going back to gloat when we win… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 13 hours ago, The Constant Rabbit said: So, after the worlds longest lockdown finally ended - I could get a haircut. Legally. In a shop. I needed one. At 08.30 am - it was obvious a hell of a lot of other people did too - queues everywhere - 10 long with one barber working was the average Despair was setting in. I live in a 'being - gentrified' area - meaning some parts were still pretty rough, but in 3 yrs time would be 'respectable' - and pricey. I still needed a haircut - badly. Can't go out into town with hair like mine - quite frankly it was a disaster area. Saw a tiny barbers tucked away in a part of this 'not gentrified' area - no queue outside so in I went. It was like walking into a tiny village pub in Norfolk. Silence. Utter silence as every head in the place looked round with pretty much disbelief on their faces. It was pretty obvious, pretty quickly, that the customers and staff were used to dealing with African customers. Most definitely getting the "is this guy lost" vibe... Did I mention I needed a haircut? I sat in silence. No conversation at all. My turn - got in the chair - shook hands, said hello - got a grunt in reply. Not feeling the love. Talk Football. Always safe. Africans LOVE football. Me- 'Did you see on TV the players stopped the game to get help for a guy in the crowd?' 'Yeah' Me - 'Where are you from originally?' 'Eritrea - you have no idea where that is I'm sure' Me - 'Yeah, next to Ethiopia' 'Yeah, thats right' All ears were listening - mood was getting better.. Me - 'Who do you support in the soccer?' 'Arsenal, doing bit better now' The other Barber leans over and says ' hey who do you support - Chelsea, Liverpool?' Me - "Bristol City" The place erupted - by now there were 8 Eritrean guys in there - "Oh man they are so shit" "Have they even won a game" "have you ever won anything?" "You got West Brom - you gonna get dicked man!" "worse team in the championship" "lost at home to Forest - and they are shit too" Ice broken - good time, and a good haircut. Bought a couple of coffees and had a chat. All of them UK soccer-mad (Its called soccer here as AFL and NRL are called 'Football) It was pretty much exclusively an Eritrean Barbers - I was the only non-african guy in there all year - the guys were apologetic about the initial reception, as usually non-africans just walk straight out again, so they were shocked I stayed. Did I mention I needed a haircut? Bristol City - mercilessly mocked all around the world - certainly by the Barbers Of Eritrea! But hey - at least a couple said they might watch the game..... Looks like Eritrean barbers are shrewd readers of the game... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 The Barbers of Eritrea. That's my new band name sorted 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 2 hours ago, elhombrecito said: The Barbers of Eritrea. That's my new band name sorted The Barbers Of Eritrea. Cutting their first single soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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