Geico Announces New Spokesperson

In a move that stunned anyone who's never seen Michael Phelps, the swimmer who made history by winning 8 gold medals at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Geico has offered the ursine athlete a spot in one of its "So Simple a Caveman Could Do It" insurance commercials.

When asked why Phelps was chosen, company spokesman Chip Munc said, "it was really a no-brainer, he's a great athlete, a horrible driver and a charming young man who would make a great face for the company." Munc continued, "plus we'll save a ton of money on caveman makeup."