Christopher Young

People who work in horror know they are contributing to a genre that has always been loved and will always be loved - privately. It's the forbidden evil working behind the curtain. My job scoring a horror movie is like being the barker at a carnival. A good barker can get anyone to walk into the roped-off tent.

American Composer

Originally, barkers were vital in drumming up business for shows before modern advertising.

Historical Role

The barker's role is to be loud and persuasive to draw in an audience.

Attention-Grabbing

Barkers are sometimes seen as annoying or intrusive by those not interested in the event.

Public Perception

Being called a barker in this context usually means someone is being disruptively loud.

Negative Connotation

It's a metaphorical term and does not mean the person is actually barking like a dog.

Avoid Being Literal

People living in close quarters might avoid owning a barker due to noise concerns.

Pet Consideration

Excessive barking might indicate boredom or the need for more exercise and attention.