There are several theories as to how the band chose their name. One possibility is that it was inspired by the 1953 feature film Geraldine , in which comedian Stan Freberg sings several songs, including one named “Flaming Lips”. Another possible source is from the 1964 Shirley MacLaine film What a Way to Go! in which Gene Kelly ‘s character stars in a film titled Flaming Lips . However, according to an article in the September 16, 1993, issue of Rolling Stone , Mark and Wayne came up with the name as a reference to a rumor about a classmate who contracted genital herpes after receiving cunnilingus from a partner with active cold sores . Wayne elaborated:
How the band chose their name
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