Stone age humor is back and better than ever, and this is your official comic/cartoon review for all the prehistoric giggles you can handle! If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Flintstones-level puns met modern sarcasm, you’re in the right cave. Today, we’re diving into 10 of the wittiest, wildest BC comic panels—serving up dino-sized laughs, stone-cold punchlines, and a peek into a world where the only thing more dangerous than a saber-toothed tiger is a bad pun.
Meet the Cartoonists: Mastroianni & Hart
The creators behind BC—Mason Mastroianni and the late Johnny Hart—are true legends in the world of stone age humor. Their work has been syndicated globally, earning everything from the National Cartoonists Society’s prestigious awards to the unwavering love of fans across decades. BC’s signature themes? Cavemen struggling with modern problems, animals with existential crises, and stone tablets as the iPads of yesteryear. The art style is timeless: minimalist yet full of charm, expressive faces, and a knack for delivering a punchline in a single, well-drawn frame. If there’s a Mount Rushmore for comics, these two would be chiseled in granite.
#1 Jonny Struck Oil! – When Opportunity Gets Messy
What’s black, sticky, and guaranteed to ruin your day? In this stone age humor classic, an innocent ostrich literally strikes oil—on his own head. The visual gag is perfection, and the reaction of the other ostriches? Pure prehistoric deadpan. Only in BC can an oil spill be both a disaster and a celebration, depending on which bird you ask. “Woo-hoo!” indeed!
#2 Paranormal? Not in This Dictionary!
Have you ever looked up “paranormal” in Wiley’s Dictionary? BC’s version delivers a literal take: regular normals, standing around, being…well, normal. The genius of stone age humor is that it makes you laugh at how we complicate language—and then simplifies it right back down to the bedrock.
#3 Wish Granted – Dino Edition
If you think your Mondays are rough, try being a dinosaur in BC. “I wish something interesting would happen…” is a request that goes from zero to extinction-level in three panels. A meteor streaking across the sky? That’s what you call a punchline with impact.
#4 I Need to Invent the Zippo – The Caveman’s Struggle
Lighting a candle isn’t what it used to be—especially when you’re armed with nothing but optimism and a big stick. This strip is stone age humor distilled: a prehistoric attempt at fire goes up in smoke, and the bystanders can’t help but chime in with modern-day sarcasm. Proof that some struggles are truly timeless.
#5 Fresh Snails, Anyone? – The Gourmet Stone Age
Market shopping takes on a whole new meaning in this gag. When asked if the snails are fresh, our vendor leans in with existential wisdom: “Does it matter?” It’s farm-to-table humor for the BC era—complete with a side of “ick.”
#6 Sleep Like a Caveman – Nature’s White Noise
“How do you cure insomnia?” In the BC universe, it’s not Ambien—it’s “recordings of ocean waves crashing.” The twist? Recordings are actual stone tablets and a view of the surf. Stone age humor nails the modern sleep dilemma, no streaming required.
#7 Administer: Wiley’s Stone Age Wordplay
BC’s dictionary bits never disappoint. The word “administer” gets a pagan twist, reimagined as the last ingredient in a tribal soup recipe. It’s dark, it’s punny, and it’s classic stone age humor—nobody’s safe from a double entendre.
#8 The Fourth Wall – Cracked, Literally
“Dad, what’s the fourth wall?” Only in BC does the answer involve an actual wall and a physical crack. The real punchline? A grateful turtle who appreciates the peace and quiet that follows. It’s meta, it’s quirky, and it’s BC at its brainiest.
#9 Prehistoric Communication Problems
“Faster and more efficient communication” in the BC era means hurling a stone tablet into the abyss. The struggle for WiFi is real—even if your inbox is carved in granite. Stone age humor has never been so…relatable.
#10 Predators, PFAS, and the Power of a Good Sign
Modern problems invade the BC world when a lizard tries to ward off predators with a sign: “Full of PFAS and microplastics.” The twist? His friend wonders why they’re still pals. Stone age humor meets environmental satire, and the results are laugh-out-loud perfect.
#11 Power Tool Problems – Bosses in the Stone Age
Ever wondered what a “power tool” meant back in caveman times? In BC’s world, it’s not a fancy gadget—it’s just a boss who’s a jerk. This play on words is pure stone age humor, turning modern office gripes into prehistoric puns. If only HR had existed in the BC era…
#12 Gaming Ants – Stone Age Minecraft
Screen time problems? Even BC’s ants can relate! When Jon is told to step away from his “laptop,” it turns out he’s in a full-blown Minecraft adventure… podzol and all. The fusion of ancient and modern is what makes stone age humor so on point—plus, it’s a great excuse for another five minutes of play.
#13 Concrete Confidence – The Ants’ Survival Guide
Humans at war again? Yawn. The ants aren’t worried—they’ve got reinforced concrete anthills! This comic delivers stone age humor with a dash of existential realism, poking fun at humanity’s woes while giving props to insect engineering. Who knew ants were the ultimate doomsday preppers?
#14 Clown Spiders – Nature’s Worst Prank
BC takes “terrifying spiders” to the next level, introducing the most horrifying species: the one with clown makeup. There’s something both hilarious and deeply unsettling about stone age humor when it involves spiders and circus nightmares. Bonus points for making us all check under our beds tonight.
#15 Fisherman’s Fumble – Knot Your Day
Some days you catch a fish, other days you spend hours tying knots on the riverbank. This strip is stone age humor for anyone who’s ever tried (and failed) to make something work—no fancy gear, just optimism, a stick, and tangled string. We feel you, prehistoric angler.
#16 Embellished Tales – The Art of the Boop
When a wild tale involves cliffside heroics and dino drama, you can bet stone age humor is at play. Did our hero really survive a dino encounter, or is this just another case of “creative storytelling?” Either way, the only thing more inflated than the story is the ego behind it.
#17 Cactus Personality – Prickly Situations
Ever meet someone whose personality is…a bit sharp? In BC, the search for the “perfect plant” ends with a cactus—spiky, resilient, and hard to ignore. This is stone age humor that proves some things (and some people) never change, no matter what era you’re living in.
#18 Rebel Archer – Out of Season, On Target
Who says you can’t break the rules? When aiming for a fruit, our archer’s heart wants apples—even though it’s pear season. This stone age humor panel nails the rebel spirit: sometimes, you just gotta be different, especially if it involves fruit and arrows.
#19 Gym Motivation – Pull-Ups and Pickup Lines
Forget self-improvement—real stone age guys hit the gym to impress the ladies with their pull-up count! This comic skewers gym culture, showing that some motivations (and insecurities) have been around since the dawn of time. Where do we sign up for Peter’s Gym?
#20 Campfire Catastrophe – Marshmallow Mishaps
S’mores, meet stone age humor. When a marshmallow goes up in flames, the BC gang doesn’t panic—they accidentally shoot it down like a prehistoric missile, right into a yellow-bellied goat-sucker. Is it culinary genius or just another reason to stick to cave-baked bread? You decide.
Quick Summary
That’s a wrap on our deep dive into stone age humor—proof that some gags are truly timeless. From dino drama to dictionary wordplay, BC comics blend prehistoric charm with razor-sharp wit. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new reader, these comics remind us that human nature hasn’t evolved as much as we think… and thank goodness for that.
Cartoonist Credit
All BC comic panels in this review are the work of Mastroianni & Hart. For more stone age laughs and classic BC strips, visit the official BC page on GoComics. Mastroianni’s expressive art and Hart’s iconic humor are a perfect combo, keeping stone age humor rolling for a new generation.
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