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The Giant Bean Revolution: How Two Creatives Reshaped the Future of Heinz Baked Beans
Summary:
Londoners Tom Snell and Dylan Hartigan have turned the humble Heinz baked bean into an internet sensation by crafting one massive, tomato sauce-soaked baked bean. This bizarre culinary creation has sparked a global debate: is this the dawn of the "Big Bean Era" or simply a gastronomic disaster no one asked for? Dive into the fascinating story of how a simple Sunday afternoon turned into a viral phenomenon.
The world wasn’t ready for this bean.
What started as an outlandish idea became a viral sensation, thanks to two imaginative London creatives, Tom Snell (25) and Dylan Hartigan (27). Their creation—a single, oversized baked bean made from mashing together two tins of Heinz baked beans—has ignited debates, laughs, and a surprising amount of culinary curiosity online.
The Birth of the Big Bean
Originally posted to Reddit, the gargantuan bean garnered attention almost immediately. Its big break came on the infamous "F-cked Up Foods" Twitter account, where it racked up over 35,500 likes. The sight of the lone bean, balancing precariously atop a slice of bread for scale, captivated the internet. It was both ridiculous and genius: the baked bean equivalent of performance art.
As the creators told Metro UK, there was no grand reason behind the creation other than sheer whimsy. “People need a big bean in their lives,” Snell quipped. His partner-in-bean, Hartigan, elaborated on their inspiration: “The UK loves beans, so what’s the next step for the bean? How do we elevate it? The obvious next step was to make it as big as we can.”
The pair had been sitting on the idea for two years, imagining a bean so colossal it could rival even the most ambitious of culinary innovations. Finally, one Sunday afternoon, they turned their vision into reality. They chose Heinz baked beans for this unprecedented experiment, explaining, “If it was to exist in the world, [Heinz] is the brand that we should do it with, so we mocked it up.”
Internet Reactions: A Mixed Bag of Amusement and Disgust
The internet, naturally, had opinions. Heinz UK themselves chimed in with a fitting tweet: “Yeah… that’s enough Internet for one day.” Yet, the reactions from the public ranged from disgust to delight:
“This is absolutely disgusting and I want it shipped to the US immediately so I can try it,” declared one enthusiastic Redditor.
“I didn’t know I needed to see this but I did,” tweeted another.
The bean even sparked philosophical musings. Was this art? A commentary on consumer culture? Or just two guys with too much free time? Either way, it was impossible to ignore.
Culinary Engineering Meets Chaos
The sheer audacity of creating one bean from two tins of beans raises questions. How do you even engineer such a thing? According to Hartigan, it required careful planning and a vision of unity. “We were just sitting on it, and we said, ‘I think it’s time to make it.’” And make it they did, with no apologies for the absurdity of their creation.
Visually, the bean is a marvel. It hangs over the edges of a slice of bread like a triumphant conqueror surveying its domain. It is shiny, drenched in tomato sauce, and utterly unapologetic in its existence. While some might question its purpose, the creators believe that the "Big Bean" is exactly what the world needs right now.
The Great Bean Debate: Why It Matters
The fascination with this giant bean speaks to something deeper. In a world saturated with predictable culinary trends—cronuts, rainbow bagels, and sushi burritos—the giant baked bean is refreshingly unnecessary. It doesn’t try to be marketable or mainstream; it exists purely as a celebration of creativity and humor.
Some have speculated about potential spinoffs: the XXL Spaghetti Hoop, the Enormous Chicken Nugget, or even a singular, dinner-plate-sized French fry. But for now, the bean reigns supreme.
Is This the Future of Food?
While Snell and Hartigan’s creation is unlikely to hit supermarket shelves anytime soon, it raises an important question: do we need to take food so seriously? Maybe the giant baked bean is more than just a quirky idea; maybe it’s a reminder to embrace the ridiculous, to push boundaries, and to imagine a world where anything—even a single bean the size of your fist—can bring people together.
So, whether you find it grotesque or glorious, one thing is certain: the world’s first giant baked bean has left an indelible mark on the internet. As Hartigan aptly put it, “The people need a big bean.” And maybe, just maybe, he’s right.
What started as an outlandish idea became a viral sensation, thanks to two imaginative London creatives, Tom Snell (25) and Dylan Hartigan (27). Their creation—a single, oversized baked bean made from mashing together two tins of Heinz baked beans—has ignited debates, laughs, and a surprising amount of culinary curiosity online.
The Birth of the Big Bean
Originally posted to Reddit, the gargantuan bean garnered attention almost immediately. Its big break came on the infamous "F-cked Up Foods" Twitter account, where it racked up over 35,500 likes. The sight of the lone bean, balancing precariously atop a slice of bread for scale, captivated the internet. It was both ridiculous and genius: the baked bean equivalent of performance art.
As the creators told Metro UK, there was no grand reason behind the creation other than sheer whimsy. “People need a big bean in their lives,” Snell quipped. His partner-in-bean, Hartigan, elaborated on their inspiration: “The UK loves beans, so what’s the next step for the bean? How do we elevate it? The obvious next step was to make it as big as we can.”
The pair had been sitting on the idea for two years, imagining a bean so colossal it could rival even the most ambitious of culinary innovations. Finally, one Sunday afternoon, they turned their vision into reality. They chose Heinz baked beans for this unprecedented experiment, explaining, “If it was to exist in the world, [Heinz] is the brand that we should do it with, so we mocked it up.”
Internet Reactions: A Mixed Bag of Amusement and Disgust
The internet, naturally, had opinions. Heinz UK themselves chimed in with a fitting tweet: “Yeah… that’s enough Internet for one day.” Yet, the reactions from the public ranged from disgust to delight:
“This is absolutely disgusting and I want it shipped to the US immediately so I can try it,” declared one enthusiastic Redditor.
“I didn’t know I needed to see this but I did,” tweeted another.
The bean even sparked philosophical musings. Was this art? A commentary on consumer culture? Or just two guys with too much free time? Either way, it was impossible to ignore.
Culinary Engineering Meets Chaos
The sheer audacity of creating one bean from two tins of beans raises questions. How do you even engineer such a thing? According to Hartigan, it required careful planning and a vision of unity. “We were just sitting on it, and we said, ‘I think it’s time to make it.’” And make it they did, with no apologies for the absurdity of their creation.
Visually, the bean is a marvel. It hangs over the edges of a slice of bread like a triumphant conqueror surveying its domain. It is shiny, drenched in tomato sauce, and utterly unapologetic in its existence. While some might question its purpose, the creators believe that the "Big Bean" is exactly what the world needs right now.
The Great Bean Debate: Why It Matters
The fascination with this giant bean speaks to something deeper. In a world saturated with predictable culinary trends—cronuts, rainbow bagels, and sushi burritos—the giant baked bean is refreshingly unnecessary. It doesn’t try to be marketable or mainstream; it exists purely as a celebration of creativity and humor.
Some have speculated about potential spinoffs: the XXL Spaghetti Hoop, the Enormous Chicken Nugget, or even a singular, dinner-plate-sized French fry. But for now, the bean reigns supreme.
Is This the Future of Food?
While Snell and Hartigan’s creation is unlikely to hit supermarket shelves anytime soon, it raises an important question: do we need to take food so seriously? Maybe the giant baked bean is more than just a quirky idea; maybe it’s a reminder to embrace the ridiculous, to push boundaries, and to imagine a world where anything—even a single bean the size of your fist—can bring people together.
So, whether you find it grotesque or glorious, one thing is certain: the world’s first giant baked bean has left an indelible mark on the internet. As Hartigan aptly put it, “The people need a big bean.” And maybe, just maybe, he’s right.