The eponymous star ofMr. Beanhas always been considered quirky, but one theory suggests that Rowan Atkinson’s character may literally be out of this world. ThoughAtkinson hated playing Mr. Bean, the character’s idiosyncratic personality was so popular thatMr. Beaninspired two feature films and an animated series.Mr. Bean is a walking disaster zone, who manages to turn the simplest everyday tasks into a total mess. However, this incompetence has led many to conclude that Mr. Bean is not just unfamiliar with day-to-day life – he is actually an alien.
The theory that Mr. Bean is an alien was convincing, with Atkinson admitting toThe Buffalo Newsthat “he has a slightly alien aspect to him.” These inhuman quirks are explored throughout the franchise.The funniestMr. Beanskitsuse Atkinson’s talent for physical comedy rather than dialogue, and on the rare occasion that Mr. Bean speaks, he typically says single words. Mr. Bean also has an unusual relationship with electricity, with one episode showing him absorbing electrical charge and becoming a giant magnet. However, while these details lend weight to the alien theory, one episode from theMr. Beananimated show seems to confirm it.
Mr. Bean’s Animated Show All But Confirmed That Mr. Bean Was An Alien
Mr. Bean Behaves Like Other Movie And TV Aliens In Disguise
“Double Trouble” is the final episode of the animatedMr. Beanseason 3. Mr. Bean spots his doppelgänger and the two “Beans” make friends beforeMr. Bean finds a UFO full of Mr. Bean clones. Though Mr. Bean tries to leave with them, his clone drops him back on Earth, recreating the title scene in which Mr. Bean appears to fall from the sky. The live-actionMr. Beanonly lasted for one season, and, as the animated episode was based on Atkinson’s pitch for the live-actionMr. Beanfinale, this detail seems to confirm that Mr. Bean really is an alien.
Mr. Bean even behaves like other fictional aliens in disguise. In the sitcomMork and Mindy,Mork cannot figure out how to put a suit on and gets it backwards – indicative of how Bean behaves in similar situations. InBean,Mr. Bean’s passport shows his first name is “Mr,“which is the kind of improbable name an alien would pick (likeThe Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy’s"Ford Prefect.")Resident Alien’s Harry also shares Mr. Bean’s unfamiliarity with everyday tasks – highlighting a cultural consistency with how aliens are portrayed which Bean certainly fits.
Mr. Bean Being An Alien Makes The First Scene Even More Hilarious
The Alien Theory Would Add A New Dimension To Other Rowan Atkinson Movies
The intro to the live-actionMr. Beanseries shows a spotlight opening up and Mr. Bean falling to the ground. Now, viewed in the context of Mr. Bean being an alien, some hilarious possibilities explain his situation. Mr. Bean having an accident that caused him to fall out of the spacecraft is very plausible, given how clumsy his character is. Another is that he was kicked out of the spaceship for being too weird even for his fellow aliens. Whatever he did, his species appears to rescue or forgive him, assome episodes show Mr. Bean getting beamed back up.
Mr. Bean’s alien origins even seem to informRowan Atkinson’s other movie roles. While most of his other characters have much more dialogue than Mr. Bean, they often use physical comedy, pull faces, and behave in a very Mr. Bean-like way, highlighting his enduring influence. Atkinson’s latest series,Man vs Bee, for example, was inspired byMr. Bean(perRadio Times). IfMr. Beancanon now confirms that he has clones, this creates the possibility of an entire universe where all Atkinson characters are somehow related to Bean, explaining their bizarre behavior and shared characteristics. It’s an intriguing – albeit unlikely – theory.
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Bumbling and eccentric Mr. Bean navigates everyday tasks with hilarious and chaotic results. His childlike ingenuity often leads to unexpected and comical mishaps. Whether at home, in public, or on holiday, his adventures and misadventures showcase his unique problem-solving skills and endearing clumsiness.
