The Flintstones is a show that I grew up with. Before re-watching this at the age of 25, I had vague memories of certain episodes that I wanted to see again. When I found a DVD box set, I decided to take the plunge and re-live my childhood. Boy oh boy was I in for a Yabba Dabba treat!
Set in the stone age, The Flintstones is a show that centres around the antics of Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble, with their respective wives having to deal with the ensuing fallout. From dealing with a penny pushing boss to trying to win a gaming show on TV, this series truly captures what a "modern stone age family" goes through! Aside from the plot of each episode being relatable, the small details within episode also add a comedic element. Making everyday tools, such as TV remotes, garbage disposals and even showers have a stone age twist to explain how they work in such a time period is brilliant!
Aside from their plots, the episodes were greatly enhanced by what was going on in the background. The background music in between scenes has a great orchestra and are very iconic. Even the cheesy laughs in the background add an element of hilarity. You could really see the effort that was made into hand-drawing the scenes for these episodes, which is something that has been lost since computers have taken away this skill from modern cartoonists.
The series does however show its age in the respect of women in society. The wives are expected to stay at home to do chores and ensure dinner is on the table when their husband comes home. If not, you can see Fred get angry and proclaim that a woman's place is in the kitchen. I understand this is a reflection of the time it was made, but it may not be to everyone's taste. In my opinion, these jokes are still funny but not for their punchline, but for how outrageous they are!
All in all, The Flintstones is a true Hanna-Barbera classic. The episodes are all great and did not taint the sense of nostalgia I had before embarking on watching them.
Set in the stone age, The Flintstones is a show that centres around the antics of Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble, with their respective wives having to deal with the ensuing fallout. From dealing with a penny pushing boss to trying to win a gaming show on TV, this series truly captures what a "modern stone age family" goes through! Aside from the plot of each episode being relatable, the small details within episode also add a comedic element. Making everyday tools, such as TV remotes, garbage disposals and even showers have a stone age twist to explain how they work in such a time period is brilliant!
Aside from their plots, the episodes were greatly enhanced by what was going on in the background. The background music in between scenes has a great orchestra and are very iconic. Even the cheesy laughs in the background add an element of hilarity. You could really see the effort that was made into hand-drawing the scenes for these episodes, which is something that has been lost since computers have taken away this skill from modern cartoonists.
The series does however show its age in the respect of women in society. The wives are expected to stay at home to do chores and ensure dinner is on the table when their husband comes home. If not, you can see Fred get angry and proclaim that a woman's place is in the kitchen. I understand this is a reflection of the time it was made, but it may not be to everyone's taste. In my opinion, these jokes are still funny but not for their punchline, but for how outrageous they are!
All in all, The Flintstones is a true Hanna-Barbera classic. The episodes are all great and did not taint the sense of nostalgia I had before embarking on watching them.