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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sports fans, mascots reenact viral Coldplay concert 'Kiss Cam' moment
Jumbotron 'Kiss Cams' have taken on a whole new meaning. Over the weekend, sports fans and mascots poked fun at the viral moment in which two employees from tech company Astronomer were seen embracing during a Coldplay concert. In efforts to not be seen, the two scurried out of the camera's view, but the internet was quick to identify them, one who was the CEO of the company and has since resigned. During the Philadelphia Phillies' game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, July 18, mascot Phillie Phanatic – a large, green furry bird – is spotted on the jumbotron with another Phanatic character donning long blonde hair. The two shake their heads in surprise, Phanatic darts off screen and the other character covers her face in shame. Fans clapped and cheered in support. Is it time to move on? The Coldplay concert affair captivated the internet. After the skit, the jumbotron camera panned to a man holding a handmade sign that reads, "This IS My Wife," followed by a smooch from the loving couple. But the Phillies couldn't let the gag down and decided to pan back to the mascots, still hiding in shame from the camera. Fans at the Colorado Rockies game against the Minnesota Twins game on Saturday, July 19 also took part in the fun. During the kiss cam, a man and woman hunker down from the camera's view before popping back up in laughter. And then to everyone's surprise, another woman comes up to kiss the man in frame. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Phillie Phanatic, fans reenact Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' moment: See video
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Sports fans, mascots reenact viral Coldplay concert 'Kiss Cam' moment
Jumbotron 'Kiss Cams' have taken on a whole new meaning. Over the weekend, sports fans and mascots poked fun at the viral moment in which two employees from tech company Astronomer were seen embracing during a Coldplay concert. In efforts to not be seen, the two scurried out of the camera's view, but the internet was quick to identify them, one who was the CEO of the company and has since resigned. During the Philadelphia Phillies' game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, July 18, mascot Phillie Phanatic – a large, green furry bird – is spotted on the jumbotron with another Phanatic character donning long blonde hair. The two shake their heads in surprise, Phanatic darts off screen and the other character covers her face in shame. Fans clapped and cheered in support. Watch the moment and more in the video above. Is it time to move on? The Coldplay concert affair captivated the internet. After the skit, the jumbotron camera panned to a man holding a handmade sign that reads, "This IS My Wife," followed by a smooch from the loving couple. But the Phillies couldn't let the gag down and decided to pan back to the mascots, still hiding in shame from the camera. Fans at the Colorado Rockies game against the Minnesota Twins game on Saturday, July 19 also took part in the fun. During the kiss cam, a man and woman hunker down from the camera's view before popping back up in laughter. And then to everyone's surprise, another woman comes up to kiss the man in frame. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Coldplay affair' hits baseball field: Philadelphia Phillies recreates viral kiss cam moment
Phillie Phanatic recreate the kiss cam (@greg_price11) The Coldplay kiss saga, involving a firm CEO and his HR head, has now made its way to a Major League Baseball game in the United States. A video now going viral on social media shows, during a recent game at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, took centre stage on the stadium's kiss cam, cheekily re-enacting the now infamous viral moment involving the CEO of Astronomer Andy Byron and his company's HR head Kristin Cabot. The mascot's theatrical display drew laughter and applause from the crowd, and, of course, the internet. A video of the moment from match between Phillies and Los Angeles Angels was shared by a user on X, it read, 'Lol this is hilarious. The Phillies had a kiss cam and had the Phillie Phanatic re-enact the Coldplay affair.' The clip has since gone viral, with netizens dubbing it the 'crossover episode we didn't know we needed.' What Is the Coldplay kiss scandal? The meme-worthy moment was triggered after Byron and Cabot were caught on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in Boston, earlier this week, sparking viral outrage and allegations of an affair. The company has since placed both on leave and launched an internal investigation. The incident quickly turned into a meme fest, drawing widespread scrutiny and ridicule online. When the camera zoomed in on them, they quickly ducked and tried to shield their faces. And to which Chris Martin quipped, 'Oh look at these two... either they're having an affair or they're very shy.' The statement was enough to take social media by storm. Social media reacts The Phillies' kiss cam parody has only added fuel to the meme fire. Social media platforms are now flooded with reactions ranging from 'baseball's never been more entertaining' to 'this is how you stay culturally relevant.' One user quipped, 'the Phillie Phanatic understood the assignment,' while another joked, 'this is corporate drama meets sports theatre - 10/10.' While one user posted on X, 'Each day on twitter there is one main character. the goal is to never be.' Reacting to the Phillies' 'kiss cam', one fan posted: "the "Coldplay Kiss Cam" has made its debut at Citizens Bank Park." 'The Phillies did their own kiss cam & played Coldplay… with a phanatic affair.' another one added on X. The clip quickly became a cultural talking point, especially given the professional dynamics involved, with netizens both condemning the potential ethical breaches and poking fun at the scandal's cinematic feel.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Phillies turn viral Coldplay cheating scandal of Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot into stadium entertainment
The Philadelphia Phillies introduced a new in-stadium entertainment feature on Friday(July 18), the Coldplay Kiss Cam. Inspired by a now-infamous moment at a Coldplay concert earlier this week, the team's lighthearted tribute ignited laughter and commentary both inside Citizens Bank Park and across social media. The incident that sparked the Phillies' comedic spin began at Coldplay's concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Wednesday. As frontman Chris Martin performed under a wash of blue and gold lights, a couple appeared on the venue's Jumbotron in a romantic embrace. Martin teased, 'Oh look at these two... either they're having an affair or they're very shy.' Moments later, the pair awkwardly ducked out of frame, igniting a firestorm online. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Project Management Artificial Intelligence Management PGDM Digital Marketing others Data Science Data Analytics Technology Data Science MCA Design Thinking Leadership Others MBA Finance healthcare Healthcare Cybersecurity Product Management Operations Management CXO Public Policy Skills you'll gain: Project Planning & Governance Agile Software Development Practices Project Management Tools & Software Techniques Scrum Framework Project Planning & Governance Agile Software Development Practices Project Management Tools & Software Techniques Scrum Framework Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Programme in IT Project Management Starts on Jun 20, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Project Planning & Governance Agile Software Development Practices Project Management Tools & Software Techniques Scrum Framework Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Programme in IT Project Management Starts on Jun 20, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Duration: 6 Months IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Project Management Starts on May 30, 2024 Get Details They were soon identified as Andy Byron , CEO of data software firm Astronomer, and his colleague, HR Chief Kristin Cabot . Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, and the couple resides in New York. The Astronomer soon confirmed that both executives had been placed on leave, pending an internal investigation. On Friday night, the Phillies brought the saga full circle. During their game against the Los Angeles Angels, the team's Jumbotron featured a playful banner from fans reading, 'No one is cheating on their wives here.' The Phillie Phanatic, the team's beloved mascot, then reenacted the now-viral Coldplay scene, playfully shielding its face in faux embarrassment. Coldplay's music reportedly played in the background as the camera zoomed in on couples. Astronomer has not issued an official statement beyond acknowledging the leave of Byron and Cabot. However, the firm has been quietly working to address internal concerns. According to several media outlets, a fraudulent apology circulating online, purportedly from Byron, was quickly debunked as a hoax. Meanwhile, his wife Megan has reportedly removed his last name from her social media handles, and the couple's future remains unclear. Live Events Just hours before the Phillies' comedic nod, ESPN's SportsCenter anchors Gary Striewski and Randy Scott also reenacted the Coldplay moment on live television.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Phillie Phanatic hilariously recreates viral Coldplay kiss cam scandal
The Phillies delivered their take on the story that won't die. They recreated the viral Coldplay concert 'kiss cam' moment as part of Friday night's game against the Angels. During the middle of the contest, a segment dubbed the 'Coldplay Kiss Cam' rolled on Citizens Bank Park's outfield video board as the Coldplay song 'Clocks' played. The camera eventually panned to the Phillie Phanatic and a fellow mascot, dressed in a blonde wig. Advertisement The mascots recreated the cringeworthy reactions immortalized in the viral video where Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the head of human resources, Kristin Cabot, were spotlighted on the concert's kiss cam at a Coldplay show on July 16. 5 Fans were shown on the kiss cam at the Phillies game. R A W S A L E R T S 5 Fans were shown on the kiss cam at the Phillies game. R A W S A L E R T S They quickly hid their faces, trying to hide their apparent affair, sparked further when frontman Chris Martin joked, 'Either they're having an affair or just very shy.' Advertisement Their viral exit prompted Astronomer to place both executives on leave and launch an internal investigation. 5 The Phillie Phanatic recreated the viral moment from the Coldplay concert. R A W S A L E R T S Advertisement 5 The Phillie Phanatic recreated the viral moment from the Coldplay concert. R A W S A L E R T S 5 The Phillie Phanatic recreated the viral moment from the Coldplay concert. R A W S A L E R T S 'Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability,' the tech-and-data firm said in a statement. 'The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.' Advertisement The game itself saw Philadelphia attempt to maintain momentum after the All-Star break, but ending up losing, 6-5, to the Angels. Philly dropped to 55-42 on the year, but maintained a 1/2 game lead on the Mets, who dropped a home contest to the Reds on Friday.
