Barney Rubble is a fictional character from the animated television series The Flintstones. He is the best friend of the main character, Fred Flintstone, and lives in the prehistoric town of Bedrock. Barney is known for his cheerful personality and his distinctive laugh. He works at the Slate and Co. quarry alongside Fred. Barney is married to Betty Rubble, and they have an adopted son named Bamm-Bamm. The character is often portrayed as a loving husband and father, providing comic relief in the series. His interactions with Fred and other characters highlight themes of friendship and family in a humorous, stone-age setting.