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Total Pro Sports on MSNVIDEO: Philadelphia Phillies Phanatic Steals Show With The Viral Jumbotron Cheating Scandal Re-enactment From Coldplay Concert On Live TV
The Philadelphia Phillies brought prime-time meme culture to Citizens Bank Park on Friday, courtesy of their mascot, Phillie Phanatic. During a mid-game “Kiss Cam” show, the Phanatic hilariously reenacted the now-infamous “Coldplay kiss cam scandal” live on the big screen.
Another one bites the dust, as they say. Andy Byron, former Astronomer CEO, resigned from the company July 19, days after he was allegedly spotted on Coldplay's kiss cam at a concert embracing one of his coworkers.
The Coldplay scandal has had twice as many social media mentions as one of the last big viral stories: Jeff Bezo’s lavish Venice wedding to Lauren Sanchez, according to social media data.
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's alleged affair exposed at a Coldplay concert becomes sports world joke as the Phillies and other teams reference the controversy.
Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot looked cozy and happy before realizing they were on the big screen at Foxborough Stadium. Byron immediately dropped out of frame, while Cabot turned away from the camera. This led Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin to remark, "Uh-oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy."