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Rejected petition Rowan Atkinson should become SIR Rowan Atkinson

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Following Rowan Atkinson's representation at the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony he should indeed be knighted!

He injected the perfect dose of British humour to the ceremony, something not seen at other Olympic events!

He is a true ambassador to British comedy and should be highly recognised for this!

Mr. Bean is known and recognised worldwide!

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