The Mr. Bean Cheating meme originates from the 'The Exam' episode of the iconic British sitcom 'Mr. Bean,' which first aired in 1990. In the scene, Rowan Atkinson's character goes to hilarious lengths to peek at a neighboring student's exam paper because he is completely unprepared for the test. This image has become the universal symbol for academic dishonesty, copying code from Stack Overflow, or anyone trying to take a shortcut by mimicking someone else's hard work. Its enduring popularity lies in Bean's exaggerated, elastic facial expressions and the relatable, high-stakes anxiety of being caught in the act.