Why does the GEICO gecko have an accent?

Why does the GEICO gecko have an 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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