revdon64
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Have you seen the one with the guy "observing" the GEICO gecko hawking RV insurance? Am I the only one who's noticed that the guy observing from on top of the motorhome is looking off the curb side of the vehicle at the gecko and the couple he's talking to. As he looking, the motorhome is driven away. Now as we all know, if the couple is siting at the picnic table on the curb side of the vehicle it's most likely their vehicle. Now I don't know about you folks, but if I'm sitting at the table outside my motorhome and it starts driving away without me in it I'm not happy. No reaction from the couple.
I guess it's just funny that GEICO is trying to sell RV insurance to RV owners but doesn't realize that their logistics are all wrong. Or maybe it's just me.
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aslakson
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Didn't notice that, but did notice how much the ladder sagged when the "observer" put his weight on it. The observer didn't look all that heavy, either . . .
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joanne0012
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So maybe there was something seriously structurally wrong with the RV and the couple would be glad to have it stolen so they could collect? Hey, Geico, that's a mighty subtle message!
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tandkj
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Any time a GEICO commerical comes on I hit the mute button. I don't know which is worse, the gecko or the cavemen. Therefore, I have not seen or have ignored that commerical.
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denverh
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Good observation. I think the point they are trying to make is that the "learned observer" really doesn't have a clue about what he is "saying" because if he did he wouldn't have climbed on the wrong MH. I think they are trying to poke fun at all the "talking heads" who make comments on things they know nothing about. JMHO.
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joanne0012
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They are specifically mocking the mannerisms and hushed voice of David Attenborough of BBC's nature programs.
Personally, I prefer the perky Progressive checkout girl. She's a hoot!
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bkc650
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I think its about time GEICO started offering RV insurance and advertising it considering Mr. W. Buffett the billionare owns GEICO as well as Forest River.
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Horsedoc
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Hmmmmm. Reckon you need to get away and go to the wilderness for a few days? 
Never paid any attention to such detail on a commercial. Good eyes!
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DIYGuy
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Not nearly as bad as the NBA/ESPN commercials with the rig being driven down the road. The inside shots are with the slides deployed.
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Cloud Dancer
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Does anyone know the name of the RVer at the table? He kinda looks like Dick Ackerman.
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