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“Spider-Plant Man” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Mr Bean Spider-Man refers to a Comic Relief sketch in which Rowan Atkinson becomes a plant-powered parody of Spider-Man.

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The “Spider-Plant Man” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Spider-Plant Man” is a common card of the Memes World series 77, number 22910 of the collection, and the 64th best-known meme of its 141 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Spider-Plant Man” meme mean?

The meme connects Rowan Atkinson, best known as Mr Bean, with a superhero parody. In the sketch, he plays Peter Piper, who gains plant-based powers and becomes Spider-Plant Man. The joke comes from the absurd contrast with Spider-Man’s familiar superhero world. People use the label to identify or share clips from the sketch; the supplied sources document no further established meaning.

Where does the “Spider-Plant Man” meme come from?

Mr Bean Spider-Man points to the Spider-Plant Man sketch, made for Comic Relief and Red Nose Day 2005. Rowan Atkinson plays Peter Piper, who is bitten by a genetically modified spider plant and gains plant-based powers. Jim Broadbent appears as Batman, his opponent; Tony Robinson plays Robin, and Rachel Stevens plays Jane-Mary. The sketch aired as part of the British charity event Red Nose Day 2005, though the supplied sources do not give its exact broadcast date. Comic Relief also uploaded the video to its YouTube channel, but the upload date is not specified. The meme’s informal name links Atkinson with Mr Bean and Spider-Man, even though his character in the sketch is not Mr Bean.

  1. 2005The Spider-Plant Man sketch airs as part of Red Nose Day.

How to use the “Spider-Plant Man” meme

  • Share a clip to point out an offbeat Spider-Man parody.
  • React to an especially unlikely superhero transformation by bringing up Spider-Plant Man.
  • Identify Rowan Atkinson’s costume as coming from the Comic Relief sketch, rather than from a Mr Bean episode.

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The “Spider-Plant Man” card in MyMemeCards

Mr Bean Spider-Man card
NumberNo. 22910
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 77
Fame50/100 · #64 of 141
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@zozoaraignee
Rarities of the Memes World series 77: 141 cards
  • Common4733%
  • Rare3726%
  • Epic3928%
  • Legendary149.9%
  • Mythic42.8%

How to get the “Spider-Plant Man” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Spider-Plant Man comes out of the Memes World series 77 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does Mr Bean Spider-Man mean?

It is an informal name for the Spider-Plant Man sketch, in which Rowan Atkinson plays a plant-powered Spider-Man parody. The character is not Mr Bean as Spider-Man.

Who plays Spider-Plant Man?

Rowan Atkinson plays Peter Piper, who becomes Spider-Plant Man after being bitten by a genetically modified spider plant.

Where did the Mr Bean Spider-Man meme come from?

It comes from the Spider-Plant Man sketch, made for Comic Relief and shown during Red Nose Day 2005. Comic Relief later posted the video on its YouTube channel.

Where can I watch Spider-Plant Man?

The sketch was posted on Comic Relief’s YouTube channel. The supplied sources do not state the exact upload date.

How do I get the Spider-Plant Man meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Spider-Plant Man” is a common card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Spider-Plant Man card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

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