Dan Gould Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 I have to admit that when they started the new campaign, it didn't do much for me and as tired as I was of the caveman spot, it was still much funnier. Now, I'm starting to like the new spots, particularly the VO guy (hey, another VO guy can dream, right?) and the Little Richard spot. So what do you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 I've been liking the gecko spots too, but they're starting to skate on very thin ice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 1960 Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 (edited) Some of the stuff is pretty funny. The Litttle Richard segment is a hoot. I wonder how many takes it took to get through that one without Richard or the woman featured in the commercial cracking up at least once? Edited September 3, 2006 by Tom 1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 "I was hit. . . in the rear". . . THAT one cracks me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stereojack Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 The Litttle Richard segment is a hoot. I wonder how many takes it took to get through that one without Richard or the woman featured in the commercial cracking up at least once? Little Richard always makes me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiern Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Of the celebrity spots, Charo is my favorite, but why have you not included the cockney gecko? I think those ads are brilliant and better than all the others. Always hated the cavemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 I too am a big fan of the gecko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Is he a cockney? I thought he was doing an impression of Roddy McDowell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 I love the new spots. Charo is really good, but my personal favorite is Little Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiern Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Is he a cockney? I thought he was doing an impression of Roddy McDowell! That's pure cockney. Roddy didn't speak like that, but I suppose he could have if called upon to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Charo makes me really nervous. She's done that for about 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Jack Woods is apparently the cockney voice. Kelsey Grammar was an earlier voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted September 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I just saw the new Peter Graves version, shades of "Have you ever seen a grown man naked?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rostasi Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I like the "hip-hop" Verne Troyer one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 How come, in the TV Sucks thread, I admitted to watching a lot of tv and yet haven't seen a single one of these celebrity Geico spots, but you guys who always complain about the boob tube, hate all the new shows, and insist that you haven't watched anything in years are suddenly fans of some frickin' commercial? btw, I like the caveman ad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris olivarez Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 I don't know who the announcer is on the new Geico spot but I enjoyed that one and the Bacarach one was a hoot as well. On the whole I appreciate the creative chances that Geico takes but I would never by insurance from them. I considered their online questionnare too intrusive and they gave me a shitty quote to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rostasi Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 How come, in the TV Sucks thread, I admitted to watching a lot of tv and yet haven't seen a single one of these celebrity Geico spots, but you guys who always complain about the boob tube, hate all the new shows, and insist that you haven't watched anything in years are suddenly fans of some frickin' commercial? btw, I like the caveman ad...I watch very little TV, but I remember what I see. I think a lot of TV just goes right by most folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Haven't seen the Charo one. Gotta agree that the gecko is starting to wear very thin. My favorite is the one with professional movie announcer. THAT one cracks me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Side topic: if it was you, which professional celebrity/whatever would you have tell your story? I'd wish for Jackie McLean to tell my story thru the magic of his alto sax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 (edited) Side topic: if it was you, which professional celebrity/whatever would you have tell your story? I'd wish for Jackie McLean to tell my story thru the magic of his alto sax. Albert Ayler, John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders. Aw hell...toss in Cecil Taylor too. side order of Elvin and Rashid Ali, I'll let them pick the bass player. Edited September 9, 2006 by 7/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjk Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 As an employee of Geico's #1 competitor in New York, I despise these commercials, and anyone who buys insurance from them because of a charismatic lizard DESERVES what is in store for them. But as a TV watcher, I LOVE their commercials!! They're very well done and my company could really take a hint here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzypaul Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I don't know who the announcer is on the new Geico spot but I enjoyed that one and the Bacarach one was a hoot as well. On the whole I appreciate the creative chances that Geico takes but I would never by insurance from them. I considered their online questionnare too intrusive and they gave me a shitty quote to boot. ditto on all counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I love the Charo spot and it reminds of the days when she and Xavier Cugat used to appear on the Merv Griffin show. What a howl they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Hmmm...you guys are scaring me since I actually have GEICO insurance for my motorcycle (but haven't seen the ads); any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris olivarez Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hmmm...you guys are scaring me since I actually have GEICO insurance for my motorcycle (but haven't seen the ads); any recommendations? JM if you're thinking of changing your carrier see if State Farm has motorcycle insurance. I got them for my car because they gave me the best deal but hopefully I won't have to put it to the test anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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