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id: 3dc76e63d3
section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-08 18:39 CST
updated: 2026-11-08 18:39 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Huge crowd partake in viral “Push the Bean” event

Internet folklore claims there's a man stuck inside the bean and doing this will free him. Others just wanted to take part in the viral event.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/huge-crowd-partake-in-viral-push-the-bean-event/), 2026-11-08 18:39 CST: Huge crowd partake in viral “Push the Bean” event

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