Warren Buffett is not your average investor. One of the most brilliant financial minds in the history of capitalism, Mr. Buffett has earned a personal fortune that regularly places him among Forbes magazine's wealthiest individuals. And yet, unlike so many of his fellow billionaires, Buffett isn't afraid to make fun of himself.
In a newly released promotional video for Geico Insurance, Mr. Buffett makes a surprise cameo appearance as an '80s style rocker with more than a passing resemblance to Axl Rose. The two-minute song, currently blowing up in the blogosphere, features real Geico employees singing a deliberately cheesy power ballad on customer service and the greatness of their company. Things get really interesting toward the end when, after a few quick and mysterious glimpses, Warren "The Shredder" Buffett takes to the stage in full glory.
Donning a leather jacket, red bandana, and a red kilt, Mr. Buffett sways to his own rockin' beat, mumbles out a few verses, and even points to the camera with Axl-like authority. OK, so he's not exactly born to be wild, but one still has to applaud the guy for putting himself out there for our amusement.
Near as we can tell, this marks the first time the Oracle of Omaha has shown off his pipes in public. However, he did make equally unexpected stints on the soap opera "All My Children" first in 1992 and again in 2008. In the most recent appearance, Buffett played himself and used his considerable financial wisdom to assist Susan Lucci's character out of a jam.
One might be inclined to ask, "Why Geico?" Simple: Mr. Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway owns the company. So, he has more than a passing interest in seeing the company succeed and have fun. It's also worth noting that Buffett recently admitted to making a mistake when he pushed for a Geico credit card. It turned out to be a bit of a fiasco. Perhaps this song is the first step toward atonement?
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