AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The Mr. Bean Cheating meme features a scene from the television show 'Mr. Bean' in which the titular character, portrayed by Rowan Atkinson, is seen attempting to cheat during an exam by covertly looking at a classmate's test paper. This meme is commonly used as an 'object labeling' exploitable where users replace the test papers with logos or symbols of different franchises or brands, humorously suggesting that they are copying from each other. This meme is reminiscent of the 'Can I Copy Your Homework?' meme, serving a similar narrative of imitation or copying.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originated from the debut episode of the 'Mr. Bean' television series, which first aired on January 1st, 1990. In this episode, Mr. Bean is depicted taking a mathematics exam and engaging in various humorous tactics to cheat off his classmate. The specific scene gained broader attention when it was uploaded to YouTube by the official Mr. Bean channel on August 25th, 2009. The clip can be watched here.[1]
Origin: 1990