ComiXmas 9: THE FLINTSTONES ...existential dread in the modern stone-age

ComiXmas 9: THE FLINTSTONES ...existential dread in the modern stone-age

From Quarantined Comics by Quarantined Comics

December 20, 2024 · 43 min · Season 6 · Episode 167

About this episode

This episode discusses 'The Flintstones' comic as a critique of modern consumerism during the holiday season.

Merry ComiXmas! Week 9: THE FLINTSTONES "In Bedrock’s world, where stones are the trend, Fred and Barney, with laughter, defend. Mark Russell’s wit on capitalism bites, As they juggle brontosaurus burgers and fights— Who knew cavemen could critique our spend?" This holiday season, we're airing our 10 COMICS OF XMAS - an excuse to recommend and replay some our fav books that make a thoughtful gift for your loved ones (or great reading to comfort your dark and lonely nights) THE FLINTSTONES, by Mark Russell and Steve Pugh. is the perfect comic for the person who just needs a good life about the excesses of our consumerist society Let's ride with the family down the street, and meet the Flintstones - 2016's not-so-thinly-veiled commentary on our modern capitalist society. Written by the always subversive Mark Russel, and illustrated by Steve Pugh, many said this was the best comic of 2016. All the familiar beats are there, Fred, Wilma, Barney, Wilma - even Pebbles, Bam-Bam, and the invisible hand that his Gerald. Let's make Bedrock Great Again, we'll have a gay old, we'll have a gay old time.

Topics covered

  • The Flintstones
  • existential dread
  • consumerism
  • comics

Keywords

  • holiday season
  • Mark Russell
  • Steve Pugh
  • capitalism
  • comics of xmas

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Flintstones

Books & works: THE FLINTSTONES, Flintstones

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