Evangelicals boycott Geico (Caveman Commercials).

[blueinindiana]

Evolution anyone?

[shadowknows69]

1. But a talking lizard was ok with them?

n/t

[Error]

2. To me the Caveman ads are offensive because

they suggest that anyone who is concerned about "racism" is a silly caveman. It demeans and ridicules those who make efforts to address legitimate concerns about real issues.

[patrice]

6. I guess that's possible.

But, I think they're hilarious and I'm more active than I ever was in regards to Racism, but then I've always been kind of an outsider, so you may be right about "the average" person.

[EstimatedProphet]

11. Maybe, but..

on the other hand, they do portray targets of racism as unjustly attacked, IMO.

[NDP]

27. Wrong. The Cavemen are the most intelligent ones in the commercials, so they show

that the stereotypical people who "demean" the cavemen are actually the silly ones.

[Hosnon]

39. I agree. The "cable news" segment is an obvious hit at FOXNews.

Everyone but the cavemen come across as complete idiots.

[Kelly Rupert]

35. The cavemen are erudite and empathetic,

demonstrating that even those of different appearance--even if they look "stupid" or "backwards" to others--are capable, intelligent individuals. Your outrage is misplaced.

[Skidmore]

42. Frankly, I think they mock racists Those people.

who denigrate the "cavemen" in these commercials look foolish. I love that snarky attitude that the "caveman" gives back, because he doesn't take it. He goes snarky or passive-aggressive on them.

[NoPasaran]

43. They also do a great job

Of detecting people who lack a sense of humor.

[BoneDaddy]

52. Sigh

When will we get beyond such insanity

[Alexander]

3. The irony is that GEICO 's execs donate $$$ to Republicans.

This is some funny shit. :rofl:

[originalpckelly]

15. Berkshire Hathaway owns GEICO. Warren Buffet.

This is Warren "in favor of estate tax, donated billions of fortune, donates to Democrats, about the only honorable investor" Buffet.

[Alexander]

21. Buyblue.org says 94% of GEICO's donations go to Republicans.

http://www.buyblue.org/node/981/view/summary

$1,190 to Democrats
$17,661 to Republicans
$0 to Others
$18,849 in Total Contributions

The only article about their business practices is decidedly in the red category.

http://www.buyblue.org/node/981/view/ratings/tid/140

"Geico accused of unfair auto insurance rates
3/20/2006 - A leading U.S. consumer group on Monday accused Geico Corp. of using consumers' education backgrounds and occupations as criteria in setting auto insurance rates, resulting in discrimination against minorities and lower-income people. The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) charged that the No. 4 U.S. auto insurer, has adopted rating methods and underwriting guidelines in 44 states that directly tie rates to education and occupation. Under Geico's guidelines, he said, a New Orleans factory worker without a high school education would pay $2,636 for insurance, 91 percent more..."

While I'm aware Buffett is a Democrat (although didn't he work for Arnie once?), GEICO's executives must not be.

[piedmont]

26. There's no irony here at all-- the OP made this up. nt

[patrice]

4. Plus a touch of Gay.

Don't you just love it. My husband and I think they are hilarious.

[NDP]

28. Yeah, the cavemen are metrosexuals

[Nite Owl]

5. Wasn't there some talk about

ABC wanting to make a series out of these commercials? Doesn't sound like a long lived idea but will they boycott ABC too? That would be sort of ironic since ABC is doing all they can to please the right wingers and many of us on the left are boycotting them too.

[judaspriestess]

7. is there a link?

thanks :)

[nosmokes]

8. so is there anything that doesn't offend those mofos? n/t

[burythehatchet]

20. You have struck a very deep truth. Yes, everything does offend

them because they have such a completely non-reality based view of the world.

[treestar]

9. What is their problem with it?

Evolution? Or are they getting the reference to themselves?

:rofl:

[EstimatedProphet]

10. OK. That's it. I've had it.

These fuckers have got to shut up!

For God's sake, they're fucking JOKE COMMERCIALS, you retarded jerks!

[originalpckelly]

12. Well, it's going to be a TV show.

They have a pilot in the works for ABC.

[EstimatedProphet]

33. And then it would be a TV show

I see your point, but still it is never going to be anything but a running gag.

[GreenPartyVoter]

13. ooookaaaayyyyy. Wacky

[ms liberty]

14. More proof that they have no sense of humor...as if we needed any! n/t

[Breeze54]

16. Will they go after McD's "Evolution' Happy Meal toys too?

:rofl:

[laylah]

17. ..

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl::rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl::rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: My question is...WHO gives a damn???????????? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

jenn

[Edweird]

18. I don't like geico or evangelicals.

[Bill McBlueState]

19. Link?

Is this really happening, or is it just that you think it might happen? I can't tell. :shrug:

[piedmont]

22. Bullshit

No link, no boycott, not even funny as a joke.

[BuyingThyme]

23. Why wouldn't that be funny?

[blueinindiana]

24. I think it is very funny :)

[piedmont]

25. Because it's lame to say someone is offended by something when they're not.

Right-wingers do goofy enough stuff as it is. We don't have to make up lies about them to ridicule them. And the OP didn't make any effort to make it obvious this was a "joke" post. At least a few people took it seriously (which is also pretty disturbing).

Edit to add: at least 11 posters who responded to the OP didn't get that it's a joke.

[BuyingThyme]

29. But it would be funny, right? I mean, as

with the dinosaurs, or those Tele Tubbie things (sp?).

It's believable, so people actually believe it. That's pretty funny.

Actually, that would make a great episode. The Caveman family can be protested by wackos who say they weren't really born as cavemen, but became cavemen as the result of a lifestyle choice.

[piedmont]

30. Yeah, if it were true it'd be funny.

"Actually, that would make a great episode. The Caveman family can be protested by wackos who say they weren't really born as cavemen, but became cavemen as the result of a lifestyle choice."

That also might be funny. But completely fabricating something about someone and then making fun of them for the story that was completely untrue isn't funny-- it's stupid. Like I said, there are PLENTY of things to ridicule them about without completely making stuff up.

[blueinindiana]

31. They smear and spread lies all the time and the public eats it.

[piedmont]

32. That doesn't make it ok for you to lie on DU

People took you seriously. Some of them now erroneously believe some made-up bullshit that never happened. Spread your misinformation somewhere else.

[seriousstan]

41. And now , so do you.

[Kelly Rupert]

34. Link, or is this just bullshit?

[walldude]

36. I did a couple searches and couldn't find any links

maybe the OP can provide one...

[Kelly Rupert]

37. And with 62% of precincts reporting, we're calling this for Bullshit. n/t

[blueinindiana]

38. just 62 %

[Kelly Rupert]

40. We're up to 93% reporting. Bullshit's still winning.

Why did you post this?

[XanaDUer]

44. Linkee please.

nt.

[maine_raptor]

45. How perfect.

A thread on the Geico Caveman ads with a missing link!

Now where did I put that irony smilie?

[rasputin1952]

48. ROFLMAO...

That was just perfect....

[Eurobabe]

46. Good, then when the rapture comes they won't affect my car insurance rates n/t

[RebelOne]

47. Believe it or not, the RaptureReady.com kooks love the caveman commercials.

http://www.rr-bb.com/showthread.php?t=295171

[rasputin1952]

49. This is so remenicent of those old days of the Baptists...

"Someone out there may be having fun, WE HAVE TO PUT AN END TO IT!"

:eyes:

[pinniped]

50. I mute the TV because those jerks are on every ten minutes.

Comcrap commercials are on every five minutes.

[JHB]

51. But...but...

...the "cavemen are just hairy people and are still among us" notion would be in keeping with creationism, not evolution.

Jeez, they can't even keep their own playbook straight.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

53. Completely made up OP stated as fact, similar to Faux News tactics.

Alert is your friend.
MKJ