Question: What strange rumor recently went viral about Chicago’s Cloud Gate sculpture, better known as “the Bean”?
Answer: The viral rumor claims that a man has been trapped inside Chicago’s famous Bean ever since it was constructed in 2004. According to the tale, the shiny walls are actually a one-way mirror, letting him watch the world outside while remaining hidden. City officials have dismissed the idea, but the story has spread online as a tongue-in-cheek performance art piece, complete with parody protests, social media accounts, and even local businesses playing along.
