GEICO Gecko: Here nor there?

The reptilian mascot for GEICO, the GEICO Gecko (left), recently stirred up a debate at a recent get together with friends. “A controversy over a computer animated creature?” you may ask, but I ask you this: are his promises of “saving you money” spoken with an Australian or English accent?

Dead-set in personal opinions, the argument began. Those believing that the gecko must be an Aussie from “down under” felt that the words “ay mate” spoke for themselves. Also, the simple fact that geckos are known to roam the luscious island of Australia strengthened their statement. But their opposition was far from weak.

Those that maintained the gecko was British supported their claim with a deadly weapon: the voice for the GEICO Gecko is that of Jake Wood, English actor and comedian. Still, this wasn’t enough to prove either side “right.”

Referring to GEICO.com, we tracked down the GEICO Gecko’s blog. According to the gecko himself, “everybody has to sound like something,” and concludes that he is neither here nor there. “As for me, I'm not concerned with geography or nationality. I'll just continue to "accent" the savings with GEICO!”

Maybe GEICO doesn’t want to stereotype him as one or the other in fear of repercussion. Either way, I still think he’s an Aussie. Not to mention handsome.