The legendary “Coldplay Kiss Cam” moment remains the buzz among social media, and now, it’s also been playfully referenced during a baseball game. The Philadelphia Phillies mascots reenacted the now-viral kiss cam scene at Citizens Bank Park during Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, which received cheers from the crowds and triggered another crop of viral reactions on the internet.
The first instance, which occurred during Coldplay’s show in Boston, involved Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the firm’s head of HR Kristin Cabot being caught on the stadium’s kiss cam in an unplanned combination. The unplanned duo and their clearly uncomfortable response soon went viral, creating much speculation and amusement.
The Phillies mascots pushed that cultural excitement a step further. A clip posted by Instagram account THEHOODSFINEST recorded the mascots reenacting the kiss cam moment on the big screen of the ballpark, replicating the awkwardness and shock of the original moment. The clip, titled “Ain’t no way,” struck an instant chord with the crowd and went viral on all social media sites.
What Happened at the Coldplay Concert?
The initial incident occurred when Coldplay lead vocalist Chris Martin saw Byron and Cabot on the kiss cam and responded spontaneously. Laughing, he said, “Oh, look at these two! Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy,” which was met with thunderous laughter from the live crowd. The remark, laced with humor, fanned the online flames, particularly after it was reported that both men were already wedded men.
Later during the same program, Martin continued the funny vibe when he noticed another pair of humans in the audience and joked, “Are you two a couple, are you two a legitimate couple?” The comment again had the audience — and the world wide web — in stitches.
Up until this point, neither Andy Byron nor Kristin Cabot has officially commented on the incident, permitting the memes, responses, and now mascot memorials to proceed unabated.
The Phillies’ tribute indicates how quickly viral moments can cross platforms and even sports. With the fans sharing the mascot clip everywhere, it’s doubtful the Coldplay kiss cam saga will ever be forgotten by the public anytime soon.
