Friday, July 5, 2024

July 5– “The Story Told by the Tailor” from "1001 Nights"

Barbering!

July 5– “The Story Told by the Tailor” from 1001 Nights

Summary: A barber talks so much a guy breaks his leg trying to escape him.

Commentary: I was a little wary about another 1000 Nights. I liked the first couple, but the last couple haven't been as good. This one was better. Funny. It reminds me of a time my dad was upset because he found a new barber much closer than his old one, but got upset since the new one talked so much it took longer to drive there and get his hair cut than to drive to the older further away one.

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