Or should I say… GEICO Cavemen slated to become a TV sitcom?
It’s right! Those insulted cavemen from the Geico Insurance commercials have a sitcom in development with ABC.
The cavemen ad campaign came about in 2005, with characters created by the Martin Agency, the same people behind the proposed Caveman sitcom. The premise of the Geico commercials is simple… and kind of strange. 2 cavemen, played by Ben Weber and Jeff Daniel Phillips are for, whatever reason, alive and well today, and are offended by Geico’s claim that geico.com is “so easy, a caveman could do it.”
The initial commercial, which was simple and to the “point” spawned at least 3 additional commercials, including my personal favorite (in a love to hate kind of way) that shows the Geico spokesperson who originally made the claim that geico.com was so easy a caveman could utilize it apologizing to the cavemen while browsing a menu at a fancy restaurant. Like in every commercial, the caveman is disgusted and that’s the big laugh. At least, I think that’s what they’re going for.
Like all things that annoy me to death, I figured the supposed-to-be-long-dead-yet-here-they-are-bugging-the-crap-out-of-me-cavemen’s days were shrimp. Apparently, I was wrong, and evidently, I’m in the minority wanting them to go away.
This year Geico launched a website, a highly interactive one at that, taking state in the cavemen’s apartment. This website, located at http://www.cavemanscrib.com invites you in and lets you play around with things in the apartment, including changing the music on the iPod, knocking the power out trying to microwave some dip, and even walking into the bathroom while a caveman is taking a shower. It’s like I’ve died and gone to Heaven, let me tell you. I’m positive there’s even more to do at the caveman’s crib; I couldn’t stomach sticking around any longer to find out.
The Internet and commercials, though, do not true annoyance make. Surely, a sitcom based on the caveman characters couldn’t be a reality. Couldn’t be… but is.
ABC isn’t just talking about it, they already ordered the pilot. The tentatively named “Cavemen” is one of 14 pilots being produced by Touchstone Television for the 2007 spring season. I deem it bears repeating… the pilot will indeed be written by Martin Agency, the creators of the cavemen for the Geico commercials.
The position of the new Cavemen sitcom is not exactly a long shot from the commercials – they are Neanderthals who live in modern times (Atlanta, 2007 to be exact) who don’t wish to be treated any differently than the rest of us. And isn’t that just completely understandable… after all, they’re only supposed to be Listless.
And there it is: The evolution from commercial, to website, to sitcom. I wonder if it’s those Nielsen families that are responsible for all this…
At any rate, how long do you believe this show can pull off the same caveman reaction to the same modern day prejudice? Will Geico advertising be sprinkled throughout the show, making it less a sitcom and more a really long, painful commercial?
On the upside, if they’re ever at a loss for guest stars, perhaps they could get the gecko to make a nice cameo!
As remarkable as I’d stay away from this show if it were on, I’m morbidly curious to see if it does collect picked up. It’s the masochist in me, I’m tellin’ ya!
Filed under Compare Car Insurance by on Mar 15th, 2011. Comment. 
If you have recently purchased a new car or unbiased want to make sure you are getting a respectable deal on your current car insurance, it pays to buy time to compare quotes. When shopping for car insurance support these tips in mind.
Shop around – Compare car insurance rates by getting online quotes from all of the major companies. Answer all their questions about your vehicle and driving record honestly and in detail.
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• Car Alarms – If your car does not have an anti-theft device, have one installed. Most insurance companies offer discounts for these devices.
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Higher Deductibles – The higher your car insurance deductible, the lower your monthly payment so choose the highest deductible you can realistically afford. Asking for a one-year policy instead of a six-month one will also reduce your monthly payment.
Coverage Needed – Become familiar with insurance terms and the various types of coverage and limits. Before talking to an agent, or getting an online quote know what coverage you need as well as the limits that fit your needs. Don’t end up buying more car insurance than you need.
Credit History – A clean credit history will result in a better discount so do everything you can to get your credit history in order.
Commuting Mileage – Check your commuting mileage closely and give the lowest possible one-way mileage. Insurance companies use this information to compute your premium.
Teenage Drivers - If you have a teenage driver in your house be sure they attend driver’s education. Check if your teenage driver qualifies for a good student discount.
Check Yearly - Get car insurance rate quotes once a year. Insurance rates change often and your circumstances may have changed. Ask if you qualify for new discounts.
Searching for cheap car insurance is never fun and can require a lot of legwork. In the end, the effort will be worth it as you watch your premiums drop. Following these tips will help you net the perfect car insurance policy.
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