Bumbling Mr Bean brings down the house as he leads orchestra in hilarious rendition of Chariots Of Fire
- The London Symphony Orchestra played Chariots of Fire as Mr Bean - actor Rowan Atkinson - took to a keyboard
- Half-way through the performance he took out his phone and then proceeded to sneeze, while playing one key repetitively
- Mr Bean was trending on social networking site Twitter as well as Rowan Atkinson
- Olympics sponsor Samsung drew criticism for their product placement as the phone Rowan Atkinson pulled out of his pocket during the skit was clearly identifiable as a Samsung model
By JILL REILLY
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Some of the very British elements of the Olympics Opening Ceremony may have left some viewers across the world bemused, but at least one character was instantly recognisable - bumbling funnyman Mr Bean.
The London Symphony Orchestra took centre stage playing Chariots of Fire as Mr Bean - British actor Rowan Atkinson - took to a keyboard.
Half-way through the performance he took out his phone and then proceeded to sneeze, while playing one key repetitively.
Looking bored: The London Symphony Orchestra played Chariots of Fire as Mr Bean - actor Rowan Atkinson - took to a keyboard
The Bean way: Half-way through the performance he took out his phone and then proceeded to sneeze, while playing one key repetitively
He look around as though he was bored and stared at his wrist watch as the orchestra played on.
The performance cut to a video of Mr Bean running down the beach made famous in the opening scene of the 1981 film.
He looked as if he was struggling against the other runner, but looked jubilant when he finally crossed the finish line.
Last night Mr Bean was trending on social networking site Twitter as well as the words Rowan Atkinson.
Emma J Thomas tweeted: 'If there ever was a time for the world to get British humour then #mrbean would be it!'
Getting people talking: Mr Bean was trending on social networking site Twitter as well as Rowan Atkinson.
Laugh out loud: The spectators were entertained by Mr Bean's troublesome antics during the song
Jsundeen tweeted: 'Opening ceremonies started a bit slow, but boy did they pick up fast! #MrBean is a legend.'
Another user Vrinda Webb wrote: 'Mr Bean, Bond parachuting with the Queen, a horde of Mary Poppins fighting off a 50ft Voldemort. #Olympics ceremony exceeds my expectations.'
But Olympics sponsor Samsung drew criticism for their product placement as the phone Rowan Atkinson pulled out of his pocket was clearly identifiable as a Samsung model.
Members of the public lambasted the public on Twitter for their ‘shameless’ product placement. 
Starring role: The performance cut to a video of Mr Bean running down the beach made famous in the opening scene of the 1981 film Chariots of Fire
Keep on running: Mr Bean looked in pain as he struggled to keep up with the other runners on the beach
Finish line: Mr Bean stretched out his arms in jubilation as he crossed the finish line
One user, Diarmuid Murphy wrote: ‘Samsung are getting money worth for sponsorship.’
Matthew Copperwaite wrote: ‘New game for the Olympic openingceremony: naming the phones used (all Samsung of course).’
Samsung posted a picture of Atkinson with the phone on Twitter, along with the message: ‘A very special performance of Chariots of Fire featuring Mr Bean and a #Samsung Galaxy Ace!’
Other users commented on the appearance of a modern BMW Mini.
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