The Flintstones – \"The Modern Stone

The Flintstones – "The Modern Stone-Age Family"

The Flintstones • Not so different after all… • Animated, prime-time American television sitcom • Ran from September 30, 1960, to April 1, 1966, on ABC

Unusual Technologies  Similarities to our lives

 Foot propelled cars  Dinosaurs as razors

 Dinosaurs as showers  Dinosaurs are used for…

Fashion and Gossip • Betty and Wilma are stereotypical house-wives • Shopping and every-day chores • Discuss latest trends • News for parents • Gossip about neighbours

Stoneage Names THE FLINTSTONES • Fred Flintstone • Wilma (Pebble) Gravelstone Flintstone • Pebbles Flintstone • Dino (the „dog“) • Baby Puss (the pet sabbertoothed cat)

THE RUBBLES & Others • Barney Rubble • Betty Rubble • Bamm-Bamm Rubble

• Joe Rockhead • Pearl Slaghoople

…and Dino! • Dino is a family-member • Dinos have usefull purposes e.g. they can be used as • Bridges • Airplanes • Pets

Thank You!

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