According to some theorists, we are not “real” but actually holographic projections. So, in a sense, we are cartoons reading a comic that talks about a cartoon.
The Flintstones came out a bit late for my childhood enjoyment. The younger kids watched them. I never did. But I know EXACTLY what JJ is talking about.
I think he’s alluding to the intro where the Flintstones are in the car at a drive in restaurant and a rack of dino ribs is brought to the car. When they are laid on the tray the ribs tilt the car over from the weight.
I remember Fred and Barney selling Winston cigarettes. They talked about the fine tobaccos used in the manufacture of the cigarettes. This was a children’s show!
And, although I’ve met people who believe otherwise, humans and dinosaurs did not actually coexist either. Unless you count modern birds as dinosaurs, dinosaurs were extinct for many millions of years before the first humans arose. Doesn’t spoil the Flintstones for me, though.
alasko over 5 years ago
Not tough, just huge. Yabba-dabba-do!
Dirty Dragon over 5 years ago
Arlo channeling his inner Ted Forth?
dwane.scoty1 over 5 years ago
Arlo & Ted are Lodge Bros. W/Barney & Fred!!
jarvisloop over 5 years ago
According to some theorists, we are not “real” but actually holographic projections. So, in a sense, we are cartoons reading a comic that talks about a cartoon.
PoochFan over 5 years ago
… said the comic strip character. I love subtle self-referencing gags.
Meg: All Seriousness Aside over 5 years ago
The Flintstones came out a bit late for my childhood enjoyment. The younger kids watched them. I never did. But I know EXACTLY what JJ is talking about.
mjb515 over 5 years ago
Don’t overthink a joke.
KrisThulinWise over 5 years ago
Uh….she’s talking to all of you!
joedon2007 over 5 years ago
This is a theme that came out of the blue for JJ
axe-grinder over 5 years ago
Several aspects of the Flintstones show don’t hold up to scientific scrutiny, in my opinion.
Tyge Premium Member over 5 years ago
I think he’s alluding to the intro where the Flintstones are in the car at a drive in restaurant and a rack of dino ribs is brought to the car. When they are laid on the tray the ribs tilt the car over from the weight.
Tyge Premium Member over 5 years ago
Apparently eating ribs causes flights of fancy.
Quantumtorpedo1 over 5 years ago
I remember Fred and Barney selling Winston cigarettes. They talked about the fine tobaccos used in the manufacture of the cigarettes. This was a children’s show!
Nighthawks Premium Member over 5 years ago
next is a debate on if Mighty Mouse can win in a fight with Superman
Clotty Peristalt over 5 years ago
And, although I’ve met people who believe otherwise, humans and dinosaurs did not actually coexist either. Unless you count modern birds as dinosaurs, dinosaurs were extinct for many millions of years before the first humans arose. Doesn’t spoil the Flintstones for me, though.
Uncle Bob over 5 years ago
A classic Mars Venus conversation!
nosirrom over 5 years ago
The ribs were tough? How about Fred’s feet.
JP Steve Premium Member over 5 years ago
Up until the last panel I was wondering why the colorist had done such terrible job coloring those ears of corn they were eating…
mysterysciencefreezer over 5 years ago
Just repeat to yourself “It’s just a show. I should really just relax.”
CougarAllen over 5 years ago
I was thinking the wheels were logs, but he’s right. The rocker panels were made from logs, but the wheels were stone.
http://www.preoccupiedterritory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Flintstones-car.jpg
JoHo Premium Member over 5 years ago
Wasn’t the whole point of this one that the ribs he just cooked are tuff and he is making an excuse for it???