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Larry Bird's Oscars Commercial Sparks Mixed Reactions

Basketball legend Larry Bird's appearance in an Allstate 'Mayhem' ad during the Oscars receives both praise and criticism on social media.

  • Larry Bird teamed up with actor Dean Winters for an Allstate 'Mayhem' advertisement that aired during the 96th annual Academy Awards.
  • The commercial, featuring a cat-and-mouse chase, left Bird humorously suspended through the floor of his attic.
  • Social media reactions were divided, with some viewers finding the ad hilarious, while others criticized it.
  • Bird, a basketball Hall-of-Famer, has been featured in memorable ads in the past, including a famous McDonald's commercial with Michael Jordan.
  • The ad's mixed reception did not overshadow its creativity and humor for many viewers.
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