GEICO Graffiti: Guerrilla Marketing or Neighborhood Infestation?

Skylar Hawthorne

Updated Monday, August 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a recent Reddit post titled "Is this guerrilla marketing or is there a GEICO gang moving into my neighborhood?", an intriguing image has sparked a lively debate. The image, taken in a trash disposal area, prominently features a blue dumpster adorned with graffiti and an old mattress with "GEICO" spray-painted in large, stylized letters.

Commenters were quick to share their humorous takes on the scene. One user remarked, "Looks like the GEICO gang is moving out of your neighborhood to me," while another added, "These insurance agents are out of control. I heard Flo shot up a State Farm office on 3rd street." The jesting continued with another user suggesting, "You could save 40% on your next order of crack cocaine," highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

The graffiti itself, with "ASKO" written in light blue on the dumpster, adds another layer of mystery. Some speculate that this might be a part of a broader guerrilla marketing campaign, while others joke about a possible "gecko infestation." One user humorously commented, "Bunch of cockney lizards taking over your neighborhood," suggesting a humorous takeover by GEICO's famous mascot.

The scene also includes a partially open blue dumpster, wooden fencing, and additional metal trash bins in rusty browns and greys. The overall setting looks like a well-used utility area for waste management, with a somewhat dirty, stained ground and a parked car visible in the background.

Adding to the intrigue, one commenter noted the proximity of "the wrapped Cyber Truck" to the scene, speculating that it might be "an ad for GEICO's new policies on cybertrucks." Another user playfully suggested, "When you think garbage, think GEICO!"

Whether this image is an example of guerrilla marketing or just a peculiar act of vandalism, it has certainly captured the internet's attention. The humorous reactions and wild speculations only add to the allure, making this a perfect example of how a simple image can stir up a spirited online discussion.

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Top Comments from Reddit

zionian120

Looks like the GEICO gang is moving out of your neighborhood to me

urnewstepdaddy

These insurance agents are out of control. I heard Flo shot up a State Farm office in 3rd street

MedMan0

You could save 40% on your next order of crack cocaine.

Opus-the-Penguin

Bunch of cockney lizards taking over your neighborhood.

SummerMummer

You may have a gecko infestation.

Excellent_Routine589

They have to, the StateFarm bloods have been taking over more and more territory

sachbach

Right next to the wrapped Cyber Truck.

Edward_the_Dog

It's an ad for GEICO's new policies on cybertrucks.

jxj24

"When you think garbage, think GEICO!"

Toph-Builds-the-fire

I used to tag Viacom in HS because I liked the way the letters fit.

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