Overview

• During their first home game after the All-Star break, the Phillies turned a routine kiss cam segment into a viral “Coldplay Kiss Cam” parody featuring the Phillie Phanatic and a blonde-wigged mascot.
• The homage, set to Coldplay’s “Clocks,” perfectly mirrored the executives’ embarrassed face-hiding that launched the original meme at the July 16 concert.
• Video clips of the stadium skit have spread rapidly online, underscoring how sports teams leverage viral culture to engage fans.
• Astronomer placed CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot on leave in response to the concert incident and its board has begun a formal investigation.
• Neither Byron nor Cabot has issued a public statement as the company pledges to uphold conduct standards and share investigation updates soon.