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Phillie Phanatic Leads MLB Mascots in Viral Coldplay Kiss Cam Reenactment

Parodies of the cringe-worthy kiss cam moment have spread across stadiums during Astronomer’s formal investigation.

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Overview

  • At Friday’s game in Philadelphia, Citizens Bank Park’s kiss cam framed the Phillie Phanatic and a blonde-wigged companion as Coldplay’s “Clocks” played, mimicking the original Boston concert moment.
  • The clip has been widely reshared on social platforms and elicited laughter and applause from stadium crowds.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks and Savannah Bananas mascots have staged their own renditions, extending the meme across Major League Baseball.
  • After the July 16 concert incident, Astronomer placed CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot on leave and appointed co-founder Pete DeJoy as interim CEO.
  • Astronomer’s board-led investigation remains active as the company underscores executive accountability in the age of viral stadium spectacles.