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Jul 8, 2011
The Flintstones is an animated, prime-time American television sitcom that ran from September 30, 1960 to April 1, 1966, on ABC. Produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, The Flintstones was about a working-class Stone-Age man’s life with his family and his next-door neighbor and best friend. It has since been re-released on both DVD and VHS. The show celebrated its 50th anniversary on September 30, 2010.
The Flintstone’s car is a fun feature of the animated series. A four seater that is covered with an awning and two roller style wheels, it features rock and pinion steering and is indeed powered by the feet of the people who are riding in it. As this doesn’t have an engine, airbags or brakes, The Flintstones’ car cannot be deemed roadworthy. Powered by the driver and passenger running, the Flintstones’ car was capable of a top speed of 2mph.
In the animated series, it appears that it is not that easy to carry the car as you run along as Wilma is almost never shown driving. The car are made out of stone, wood, and animal skins, and powered by the passengers’ feet. (“Through the courtesy of Fred’s two feet” comprises part of the lyrics that many people have not been able to decipher over the decades that have passed when they listen to the theme song, for example.)
The Flintstone’s car model that was shown off at the 2008 New York International Auto show displayed the innovative axle system that places each axle between the forks of a carved tree branch. Held in place by a pin, the wheels are still able to touch the ground when being carried down an incline.
The Flintstone’s Car Revisited
If their cartoon is to be believed, our modern day lifestyle owes much to the Stone Age society inhabited by the Flintstone family. Watching almost any episode clearly indicates that amenities and necessities such as telephones, drive-in movie theaters, lawnmowers and in-sink disposals were devised and widely used millions of years before their modern-day counterparts were ever even conceived. Many of the inventions depicted in the show bear a striking resemblance to the modern equivalent in both form and function except for one: the cars.
The question is: Why? Naturally, there are a few obvious reasons why the design was never adapted, but surely there are a few benefits to styling our vehicles after our Stone Age forebearers so let’s weigh the pros and cons of doing so, shall we?
Durability
PROS: This is by far the most appealing aspect of these vehicles. When the two main components are stone and wood, you know you’re not going to be looking at major damage should something collide with the vehicle. The side panels being wood are likely easily and cheaply replaced. With stone wheels you’re never in danger of getting a flat tire. There are no complex moving parts so maintenance is probably a snap.
CONS: You have giant stones for wheels. It simply cannot be convenient or efficient to replace these things. One the one hand, you likely won’t ever have to replace them except for in extreme circumstances because, well they’re giant stones. There’s likely not much that damage it, but say you have a disastrous collision, you’re SOL as it’s more or less impossible to keep a spare because, again, your wheels are giant freaking stones.
Design
PROS: A car like this would likely be the most efficient vehicle you’ll ever own. There are no moving parts, meaning maintenance is a cinch. It doesn’t require a single fossil fuel in order to operate so it’s extremely environmentally friendly and also means it’s easy on your wallet at the pump (since you’ll never have to stop at one). It’d probably be a breeze to customize one of these things, too, since the crossbars connecting the front and back wheels look like they detach rather easily and the top (assuming your model has one) is basically just a draped piece of cloth or canvas.
CONS: It’s the only vehicle that gives you a workout just trying to get from point A to point B. I suppose some might consider that a benefit, but if I wanted to exercise on my way to a destination, I’d walk or ride a bike. In addition, every single one of these Stone Age vehicles is more or less a convertible with no way to shield one’s self from the elements. I guess it never rained in Pre-Historic times and people simply didn’t mind having bugs and dino poop (and you thought a pigeon crapping on your car was annoying) getting in the car. Also, on the subject of no moving parts, this means no brakes and given the single wheel design on the front and back ends, how in the heck are you even able to steer this thing? God forbid you have to go up or down a hill with no way of stopping and no way of steering while driving he equivalent of a passenger steamroller.
Style
PROS: Then again, who buys a car based purely on practicality? Squares, that’s who. You don’t want to be a square now, do you? Of course you don’t. A car is as much a part of your identity as the clothes on your back. And nothing says “I’m a loner, Dottie. A rebel.” quite like hot rodding around town in one of these babies. I’ve made quite a sticking point with regard to the giant, stone wheels that make the car akin to a steamroller, but that also makes it perfect if you’re the vengeful type. I mean, who hasn’t wished they could just roll over that moron double parked in a crowded parking lot? All I’m saying is that if you were to accidentally back into that double parked car with this thing, it wouldn’t be pretty for them. This is the vehicle of choice for those who wish to make their mark in more ways than one.
CONS: You may be the only one in town driving one of these things, but you’ll also be the only one driving around town in one of these things. Expect lots of strange stares and certainly don’t expect women to start throwing themselves at you just to get some time in the rock-hard backseats. Everyone will likely think you’re a weirdo for driving a car like this, and they won’t be wrong.
The Flintstone’s Car Game
Fred Flintstone is a very good driver. But the road is difficult. Help him to arrive finish line without an accident.
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