Man Visits Two Barbershops: Why Does He Return to First One?

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The discussion revolves around a riddle involving a man who visits two barbershops, one of which appears unkempt while the other is well-maintained. Participants explore the reasoning behind the man's choice to return to the first barbershop, seeking clarification on the riddle itself rather than its solution.

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  • One participant shares a version of the riddle and seeks the exact wording, indicating a desire for clarity on the riddle's premise.
  • Another participant references a related discussion, suggesting that there may be multiple interpretations or versions of the riddle.
  • A third participant expresses the opinion that the thread is more suited for a different subforum, indicating a perceived mismatch in content appropriateness.
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Participants do not reach a consensus on the exact wording of the riddle, and there is disagreement regarding the appropriate forum for the discussion. The riddle itself remains unresolved.

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The discussion lacks a clear resolution on the riddle's wording and the reasoning behind the man's choice, as well as the appropriateness of the thread's placement within the forum.

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Hey guys, I heard a riddle about a man going to a barbershop and sees that the barber is badly dressed with crazy hair and everything is old and messy. So he goes to another one and sees that the barber has a really good haircut and the place is really clean and nice. But he returns to the first one. Why?

Can anyone tell me the exact riddle cause I might be missing something. Not the answer! Thanks.
 
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Maybe you mean the one Dave mentioned here: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=89952

DaveC426913 said:
Part II:
A little known fact: There were actually TWO barbers in Seville (and the next nearest barber is a hundred mile train ride away in Quadalquivir).

The barber mentioned by Edguardo runs a very tight ship; his shop is spotlessly clean, as is his attire. He has perfectly groomed nails, teeth and hair - the very model of a clean, well-groomed gentleman. The other barber, on the other side of the tracks has a dirty shop, with hair on the floor. He's dressed in old clothes, with grimy nails, yellow teeth, B.O. and a terrible haircut - he's a slob.

You've just blown into town for a convention and absolutely must get a haircut. Who do you go to?
 
It's obvious. This thread should be moved to "Brain Teasers" subforum, it's beneath the level of General Discussion.
 
Oops. Sorry. My bad :blushing: Anyone know how I can change it?
 

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