Because he was unemployed, Goober Krause hung around the barber shop
all day, every day.

Even though his last check for a haircut bounced, the barbers let
Goober
hang around for entertainment value. They all knew his tales of
adventure and self importance were fabricated, but the barbers and
customers got a laugh out of Goober's tall tales.


Then one day Goober didn't show up at the barber shop. Some said
he .... (to be continued with your suggestions.)