Why is the GEICO gecko British?

Why is the GEICO gecko British?

Later “”wrong number”” ads used Dave Kelly as the voice of the gecko. In the subsequent commercials with Jake Wood, (which portray him as a representative of the company), the gecko speaks with an English (Cockney) accent, because it would be unexpected, according to Martin Agency’s Steve Bassett. Jun 16, 2010

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