Why does the GEICO gecko have a British accent?

Why does the GEICO gecko have a British accent?

As of 2007, Jake Wood, an English actor and comedian was the voice of the GEICO gecko. In current commercials the gecko’s accent is more working-class Cockney (a typical London accent), perhaps in an effort to further “”humanize”” him. Jun 15, 2020

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