Fred Flintstone Mr. Slate, I don't think you hired me just to sit here and look pretty. [he picks up a model house] I hate to burst your bubble, but if you build houses this small, who is going to live in them? Fred Flintstone Fred is the greatest bowler on Earth! [The dictabird repeats what he says] Okay, now you talk and see how much I can remember. Fred Flintstone Really? I didn't notice. Did I mention she could chisel 18 words a minute?