This week, we launched a new men’s underwear marketing campaign starring basketball great Michael Jordan in a new television commercial that shows Hanes Lay Flat Collar undershirts will never suffer from wavy “bacon necks” like other shirts.

“Bacon Neck” is the first of two television spots and highlights the worn and wavy shape the collar of an old undershirt takes on over time. The spot features Michael Jordan on a plane sitting next to Rick who is perturbed by a fellow passenger who keeps looking in their direction. Rick, now established as a clueless-yet-amusing seat mate, jokes about the man’s undershirt. Rick whispers to Michael to check out the man’s “bacon neck,” describing his undershirt collar as “all curled up like bacon in the pan.” Rick references how he and Michael – much to Michael’s amusement – look like twins in their “Lay Flats.” The humorous spot and the bacon neck terminology reinforce that no matter how many times you wear it, Hanes Lay Flat Collar Undershirts won’t stretch or take on a wavy shape. A voice-over concludes with, “the Lay Flat Collar. Lays flat. Won’t bacon. Only from Hanes.”

Make sure to check out the clip on our YouTube channel where you can also view additional content that won’t be seen on air. Let us know what you think and hope everyone has a great weekend!