Barber Quote by Cedric The Entertainer
“See, in my day, a barber was more than just somebody who sit around in a FUBU shirt with his drawers hanging all out. In my day, a barber was a counselor. He was a fashion expert. A style coach. Pimp. Just general all-around hustler. But the problem with y'all cats today, is that you got no skill. No sense of history. And then, with a straight face, got the nerve to want to be somebody. Want somebody to respect you. But it takes respect to get respect. Understand? See, I'm old. But, Lord willing, I'd be spared the sight of seeing everything that we worked for flushed down the drain by someone who don't know no better or care.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: "Cedric the Entertainer: Live from the Beacon Theatre", 2005
The speaker laments the loss of traditional barber skills and cultural knowledge, urging respect for craftsmanship and history.
In simple terms: Barbers used to be trusted mentors, now skill is lacking.
Key Takeaway
Respect earned through skill and history.
Themes
culture
skill
respect
mentorship
tradition
Mood
reflective
critical
nostalgic
Type
observational
social commentary
When to use this quote
- Barber shops
- community mentorship
- career development
- cultural preservation
Key Concepts
craftsmanship
social capital
identity
generational knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern barbers revive lost skills?
- What role does cultural history play in professional respect?
A Different Perspective
Skill alone may not guarantee respect without humility.
![“I met this dude the other day named Daryl...he gon' tell me to call him "Delicious". "Ced, you can just call me 'Delicious'". [Laughs, then becomes serious] I'm a grown-ass man, dawg. I ain't gonna call no other dude "Delicious"! What if that nigga way down the street or summin? "'DELICIOUS'!!!…” quote by Cedric The Entertainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/99e/cedric-the-entertainer-16790_quote_i-met-this-dude-the-other-day-named-dary_860341.jpg)
