Olympics Opening Ceremony: Rowan Atkinson causes biggest Twitter spike
Published Jul 30 2012, 12:04 BST | By Mayer Nissim
Rowan Atkinson's appearance during the London 2012 Opening Ceremony caused the biggest spike in Twitter conversation of the night.The character appeared in a Mr Bean-esque role, playing the keyboard and starring in a pre-recorded video homage to Chariots of Fire.
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Writing on the official Twitter blog, Andrew Fitzgerald, manager of editorial programming, said: "The biggest spike in Twitter conversation during the Opening Ceremony?
"When Rowan Atkinson, aka Mr Bean, appeared in a hilariously memorable homage to the Olympians of Chariots of Fire."
He added: "Only the world's best athletes get to experience the thrill and privilege of marching in the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremonies.
"And as they tweeted pictures during every step of their memorable night, they took all of us along with them."
He then posted several photos from Olympic athletes and an image of Paul McCartney just before he took to the stage to perform The Beatles' 'Hey Jude'.
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View from the Olympic Stadium on the day of the London 2012 Opening Ceremony
Does Paul McCartney realise that Jude is dead now, no point in singing the same Beatles song every time he gets asked to do a live performance
July 30th 2012 at 10:50pm
i wasnt aware Julian Lennon had passed away.
July 31st 2012 at 12:04pm(+1 like)
Still haven't got over the queens complete disinterest as the British team entered the stadium. Maybe some of her horses should have led them out, she might have perked up a bit then.
July 30th 2012 at 2:53pm(+1 like)
Because Mr Bean is loved by everyone, he's Universal because any country can understand him... I pray for another Mr Bean film.
July 30th 2012 at 2:08pm(+4 likes)
That bit was hilarious! And the Queen parachuting in lol
July 30th 2012 at 1:59pm(+3 likes)
was not funny in the slightest
July 30th 2012 at 1:53pm(+2 likes)