The notoriously shy Rowan Atkinson often states it was the scariest moment of his life, and no Mr. The media ran with the story (typical headline: HOGTOWN’S BEANTOWN!), and it made headlines around the world. Image couresy of Retrontario.ĭisappointed fans dispersed, and thankfully there was no trouble. Bean mob footage from CityPulse pops up in many Mr. Bean movement, Atkinson was promptly whisked away by security after being on the floor for only 20 or so minutes. Bean-ish thing in the flesh.Īfter a trademark wonky Mr. It was a brilliant bit of showmanship that at least guaranteed everyone present saw Mr. Bean voice asked that people please stop pushing. Rowan Atkinson immediately leapt up on top of the signing desk and in his loudest and sternest Mr. Photo from the Toronto Star Photograph Archive, Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. The whole scene became rather frightening as people began getting crushed.Įven Mr. When it quickly became apparent that only a tiny fraction of people would get the opportunity to even see, nevermind meet Mr. Bean emerged with a detail of private security and Toronto Police, the whole mall literally heaved. Image courtesy of Retrontario.īy noon, there was an estimated 3,000+ crowd ready to meet and greet the most famous Brit since the Beatles. Mayhem - Too many Bean fans, not enough space. Bean's appearance was slated to start at 12:30pm, fanatics had started lining up at 8am.īy 10am the line was so long that security began to inform patrons at the end there was no way they would get to the front of the line, even though the event was scheduled for 1 hour. A similar event at Eaton's in January featuring international lover-boy Fabio had attracted a few hundred bored housewives.Īlthough Mr. Bean on VHS, few knew how it would be received. When Eaton's announced an event in early 1996 to celebrate the new release of Mr. Low-key Bean: The Toronto Star suggested people go see Mr.
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