Gecko Lodge
Epic Carnival (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
Climax of Video: The final zoom where you really get a good look as kid gets his finger deep into the nose to get the good stuff. Then he snacks on it like a handful of peanuts.
Busted Coverage (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
Posted: June 28, 2009 Premise of Video: (from the vlogger) “I once had a girl tell me “Don’t be afraid to explore”. I don’t think this is what she had in mind. Beware…big brother is always watching you at the ballpark. Play Ball” Climax of Video: The final zoom where you really get a good look [...]
monoblogue (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
A set of commercials I occasionally hear on the airwaves comes from the GEICO gecko discussing “fun facts” about the company. My friend Jane Van Ryan at API sent me their own version of “fun facts” embodied in an Energy IQ quiz. (They even stole my favorite format: 10 questions!) Now I think I’m a reasonably [...]
MTV Newsroom (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
In addition to the members of his own family, Michael Jackson collaborated with a number of top performers like Paul McCartney and the cast of “We Are the World” . But one of his better (and stranger) guest spots was on the hit single “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell (currently heard in remix form on those Geico commercials). Rockwell was born Kennedy Gordy, the son of Motown founder Berry...
Walkoff Walk (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
... along here ( points to glog ) if you want comically awful reporting. Courtesy of Tony Witrado and GEICO , here are your lineups: Brewers Mets 2B Craig Effin' Counsell SS Alex Cora SS JJ Hardy 2B Luis Castillo LF Hebrew Hammer 3B David Wright 1B Veggiedogs RF Ryan Church RF Corey Hart LF Nick Evans 3B Mat Gamel 1B (haha) Daniel Murphy C Jason Kendall CF F-Mart CF Jody Gerut C Brian Schneider...
Amateur Asset Allocator (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009
... Berkhshire Hathaway owns over 70 different companies outright, including such well-known brands as Geico, Dairy Queen, and Fruit Of The Loom. His success generating out-sized returns from these brands is due more to his managerial and leadership ability than investing ability. After all, he’s the CEO of all those companies and has a direct hand in running them. Furthermore, Buffett often...
Easy Diets (Free subscription) | 06/29/2009
Here is a diets for weight loss summary 5 Weightloss Books Your Bikini Wants You To Know About Posted on Monday, June 22nd, 2009 in Fast Ways To Lose Weight - Comments: (0) Summer time is officially here and your bikini starts staring at you like the money in the Geico commercial. Here are the top 5 [...] brought to you via the Easy Diets blog Quick Diet Tips in 22nd June - 28th June
Business Wire (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
In the Washington Metro area, GEICO works with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) as a sponsor of SoberRide, which provides free cab rides as an alternative to drunk driving. People needing a ride can call 1-800-200-TAXI. For more information go to .
Bumpshack (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
... of Rockwell’s ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’ Below: The remix of the song has also been featured in Geico commericals. Rockwell did break into the U.S. Top 100 again in 1984 with ‘Obscene Phone Caller’ that ended up at #35 on the chart.
Vedasri (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
... Lionel Richie, Bryan Adams , the Police and Journey . In addition, if you're a fan of the current GEICO advertisements with the goofy pile of money with the eyes, the original version of Rockwell's So Alors que je rejoins les berges du Rhône, j’aperçois mieux que la sortie de Transformers 2, mieux que l’intégrale Goldorak en BluRay, oui. Macross, en vrai. Puis vient l’invraisemblable. Parce...
Indian Express (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
The recycling of the decade began in earnest three years ago, when Ameriprise Financial introduced ads with Dennis Hopper, a quintessential symbol of the ‘60s as a result of his roles in films like Easy Rider. Other marketers subsequently jumped on the flower-bedecked bandwagon, including Geico and General Mills.
AlexShalman.com (Free subscription) | 06/29/2009
... to have a police report made, or handle it ourselves. She didn’t care either way. Luckily she had Geico, which facilitated me getting into a rental car within 10 minutes of walking into their shop, and a 24 hour turnaround for the fix! I could have gotten angry, stormed out of my car, asked her if she was a complete idiot, degraded her for wasting my time, and perhaps even threatened her....
The Fightins (Free subscription) | 06/29/2009
Now this may sound disgusting and like very gross, but it’s sure to have your trippin — so y’all listen close. It’s not bright as the sun or sweet like sugar, but it’s rather on the bug tip and it’s called PICKIN BOOGERS! ahem For real though, this young fella is DETERMINED to get dem boogers. Check him out: FYI – I didn’t make this video so don’t blame me for the Geico music.
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 06/28/2009
... or publicity. Golden, a 16-year-old rookie from El Cajon, Calif., recently was signed to the Geico Powersports Honda team. This is a big step, racing for a nationally recognized name. "When you have a passion, you definitely want to get out and do your best and try as hard as you can to make it happen," said Golden, who finished fourth overall in the women's division behind the winner, Ashley...
