"Quit hitting yourself!" On this day 25 years ago, 'Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls' was released in theaters. | MOVIECLIPS

During production of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Jim Carrey filmed an extended bit explaining Ace’s “professional training techniques” for dolphins. The routine included exaggerated movements, improvised explanations, and physical comedy typical of Carrey’s early style. Although the scene played extremely well on set, it ran long and was ultimately trimmed for pacing. The surviving behind-the-scenes clip shows Carrey fully committed to the absurdity of the moment, making many fans wonder why it