Little Bamm-Bamm

I can't help feeling sorry for the other reviewer here. He apparently found one part of this episode "shocking and horrifying." Fred got agitated, and told the Rubbles to "get their own baby and leave his alone!" Fred was out of line, but was it "shocking and horrifying"? Give me a break! A cartoon is not meant to be taken that seriously. In any case, Bamm Bamm is introduced, but his super strength is not explained. Fred becomes quite sympathetic to the Rubbles, in their efforts to adopt Bamm Bamm. Contrary to what the other reviewer says, there are quite a few funny moments here. There is absolutely nothing shocking or horrifying in any of this. It's a classic cartoon. Just enjoy it.

Flintstones fans today may be taken aback by certain aspects of this episode. Shortly after the birth of Baby Pebbles, The Rubbles long for a child of their own and find a baby with super strength that they wish to adopt. Unfortunately, the amiable amigos of the Flintstones face a rich couple who also want the tot. While I tend not to overanalyze cartoons and despise political correctness, there are some really dark moments and implications in this story. To begin with, there is a shocking and horrible scene early in the proceedings where Fred gets jealous of Pebbles' fondness for Barney Rubble, and he snatches away his child and tells the childless Rubbles "Go get your own baby!" and the Rubbles cry. Perhaps the meanest and cruelest bit in Flintstones history. Not cool. as is the inference of infertility in a kids' cartoon. Later in the proceedings, as Barney's chances of adopting Bamm Bamm become thin, he is shown about to attempt suicide (saying "Good bye cruel world" at that). I won't go into how it ends, but this story, which has very few funny minutes, really leaves a nasty taste in the mouth of the modern viewer.