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What inspired the name "Barking Pumpkin Records"?

  • A Halloween party

  • A pet dog

  • Frank's wife's smoker's cough

  • A pumpkin farm

Answer

The name "Barking Pumpkin Records" was inspired by Frank Zappa's wife's smoker's cough when she tried to quit smoking. Zappa found humor in the sound of her cough and decided to name his record label after it.
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