Barney Rubble and Betty Rubble are fictional characters from the animated television series The Flintstones. They are the best friends of the main characters, Fred Flintstone and Wilma Flintstone. Barney is known for his cheerful personality and short stature, while Betty is depicted as a loving wife and mother. The Rubbles live in the prehistoric town of Bedrock and have a son named Bamm-Bamm. The show, set in a comical version of the Stone Age, features their daily lives and adventures, often highlighting the humorous aspects of family and friendship in a prehistoric setting.