GEICO's Advertising Quiz

Do you think you're an expert when it comes to the Gecko or the Cavemen? Let's see how well you know GEICO's ads. Take the quiz.

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The Gecko has had an interesting and somewhat mysterious life. At one point in his life, the Gecko was arrested. Why?
  1. a. He stole a dollar from his boss
  2. b. He went out in public without any pants on
  3. c. He got into a fight with the Cavemen
  4. d. He was cruising around in his convertible without a seatbelt
The answer is B. Although the Gecko did take a dollar off his boss' desk, he did pay him back and so was never arrested for the incident. And, the Gecko is certainly too smart to take on the Cavemen in a fight or drive without a seat belt! The Gecko was arrested for not wearing pants in public. It was all a big misunderstanding. After all, he's a gecko. Geckos don't wear pants!
Elmer Fudd never completely finished filming the GEICO commercial he starred in. Why?
  1. a. He was hunting for rabbits, but accidently shot the Gecko
  2. b. The Cavemen stopped by and freaked Elmer out
  3. c. He became paranoid because a pile of cash kept eyeing him
  4. d. He wasn't able to correctly pronounce his lines
The answer is D. Elmer Fudd has quite a difficult time trying to correctly pronounce his lines, and the diwector was weally starting to wub him the wong way.
The Cavemen have many pastimes. But, which of the following is a favorite?
  1. a. Knitting
  2. b. Horseback Riding
  3. c. Bowling
  4. d. Baseball
The answer is C. The Cavemen love to bowl. They also enjoy playing tennis - looking stylish all the while.

Cavemen are social creatures. Where can you find the Cavemen on Twitter?
  1. a. @MangoSalsa99
  2. b. @GEICOCaveman
  3. c. @GEICO
  4. d. @IHeartCavemen
The answer is B. You can follow the Cavemen at http://www.twitter.com/GEICOCaveman. Follow and tweet them!
Which Washington Capitals' head coach and player are featured in the latest caveman commercials, one of which aired during the NHL Winter Classic?
  1. a. Ron Wilson and Calle Johansson
  2. b. Bruce Boudreau and Alexander Ovechkin
  3. c. Elmer Fudd and Ed "Too Tall" Jones
  4. d. Bruce Boudreau and Mike Green
The answer is D. Current Capitals' coach Bruce Boudreau and defenseman Mike Green appear in the GEICO commercials with the Caveman at the hockey rink.
Who plays the voice of the Pothole in the GEICO Emergency Road Service commercial?
  1. a. Britney Spears
  2. b. Reese Witherspoon
  3. c. Dayci Brookshire
  4. d. 'Mel' from Flight of the Conchords
The answer is C. Dayci Brookshire is the voice in the GEICO Pothole commercial. Besides southern accents, she can also execute a British, Australian, Spanish, or New York (Bronx) accent.
Which is NOT one of the catchphrases that the CEO pitches to the Gecko to promote GEICO's discounts?
  1. a. They're the Bee's Knees!
  2. b. Now That's the Stuff!
  3. c. They're Jolly Good!
  4. d. 15 Minutes Could Save You 15% or More
The answer is D. The Gecko's boss doesn't have good advertising sense but the Gecko straightened him out.

Who appeared in the classic Caveman commercial where the Caveman is discussing his problems with a therapist? She plays the part of the therapist.
  1. a. "Adrian" (Talia Shire) from Rocky
  2. b. "Elaine" (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) from Seinfeld
  3. c. "Debra" (Patricia Heaton) from Everyone Loves Raymond
  4. d. "Sidney" (Neve Campbell) from Scream
The answer is A. Talia Shire, better known as Adrian from the "Rocky" films, plays the part of the Caveman's therapist.
Despite GEICO's claims, the Cavemen are quite sophisticated, modern men. What's a favorite Caveman meal?
  1. a. Fish in Lemon Brodetto with Pea Puree
  2. b. Seared Halibut with Asparagus and White Wine Sauce
  3. c. Aussie Curried Mango and Prawn Salad
  4. d. Roast Duck with Mango Salsa
The answer is D. In one of the early GEICO Cavemen commercials, the Cavemen are invited to dinner by a GEICO Representative who is attempting to apologize to the Cavemen for his insensitivity and one of the Cavemen orders the Roast Duck with Mango Salsa.
Several of the Cavemen commercials feature the song "Let Me Be Myself" from which band?
  1. a. Matchbox 20
  2. b. Three Doors Down
  3. c. Eve 6
  4. d. Goo Goo Dolls
The answer is B. "Let Me Be Myself" is a song by the band "Three Doors Down". The song appears in numerous Cavemen commercials.