The rise in fuel prices has sparked an unusual protest in the city of Adana, in southern Turkey, where a driver decided to use humour to highlight the rising cost of fuel. Dressed as Fred Flintstone, the popular character from the cartoon series “The Flintstones”, the man took to the streets driving his own “Flintmobile”, in footage that has gone viral.
The unusual car, built entirely from wood and materials that mimic stone, was powered by the force of his legs, using the same propulsion system as the famous “Flintmobile” from the well-known animated series, according to reports in the Turkish media. The driver propelled himself forward by stamping his feet on the tarmac whilst steering the wheel, to the surprise and amusement of passers-by.
This peculiar protest against rising fuel prices produced numerous striking images, which were recorded on mobile phones by drivers and pedestrians in Adana, where petrol costs €1.37 per litre and diesel €1.74 per litre. Throughout the day, photos and videos of this unique Turkish Fred Flintstone flooded social media, where they racked up thousands of views and became one of the most talked-about and viral pieces of content in Turkey.
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Pablo Gómez is a specialist in Turkey and has been editor-in-chief of Hispanatolia since 2011. He has been analysing current affairs and geopolitics in Turkey and the surrounding region since 2006.
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