Ace Ventura

Ace Ventura is the fictional pet detective played by Jim Carrey in the 1994 comedy film and its sequel.

The character is known for his manic energy, rubber-faced expressions, and catchphrases like Alrighty then!

The name has become shorthand for over-the-top comedic behavior or someone who takes animal welfare very seriously: He went full Ace Ventura trying to rescue that squirrel.

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