Bean Dad Twitter backlash to John Roderick sparks text message 'Beanchdel test' 6 Jan, 2021 02:25 AM 6 minutes to read The Dad refused to show his daughter how to open the can, instead getting her to figure it out herself. Photo / 123rf The Dad refused to show his daughter how to open the can, instead getting her to figure it out herself. Photo / 123rf news.com.au It all started over a can of beans. That's right, Twitter's biggest debate of 2021 (so far) hasn't been about politics or masks. Instead it's been about a can of baked beans and, more specifically, what is the right way to teach your kids how to open them.