Have you ever found yourself wandering around Millennium Park , gazing into the reflective splendor of “ The Bean ” and wondered, “Is there a man hopelessly trapped in there?”

Probably not—unless you’re a card-carrying member of the “ Man In Bean Coalition ,” a viral (and possibly performance art) stunt that’s been making waves online and beyond.

While thousands descended on Grant Park for Lollapalooza last week, a small group of “protesters” spent the weekend picketing at the foot of (that’s “ The Bean’s ” government name). Dressed in all-black and waving signs scrawled with slogans like “UNLOCK CLOUDGATE” and “YOU WOULDN’T PUT A BABY INSIDE A BEAN,” they quickly caught the attention of Millennium Park security—and Chicago at large. The group also handed out flyers urging

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