“Coldplay Kiss Cam” Goes Ballpark Viral Thanks to Phillie Phanatic

The Coldplay craze wasn’t just at concerts it found its way to Citizens Bank Park during a Phillies vs. Angels game

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The Phillies spoofed the infamous Coldplay “kiss cam” scandal, bringing a hilarious twist to the Jumbotron

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The Phillie Phanatic and a blonde-wigged sidekick moment, ducking and covering in perfect sync with Coldplay’s Clocks

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Dubbed the “Coldplay Kiss Cam” the skit mimicked cringy vibes of rumoured affair between CEO Andy & head Kristin Cabot

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Laughter, claps and tweets exploded as fans enjoyed the cheeky jab “Local CEO caught CHEATING at Phillies game”

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The original Coldplay kiss cam moment had gone viral, leading to both execs being placed on leave amid affair speculation

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It’s one of the boldest examples of sports teams riding pop culture waves turning real-life scandal into entertainment

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More than a midgame gag, it was a clever cultural callback keeping fans engaged, laughing and posting

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The Phanatic’s playful parody turned a typical break into a viral blend of sports, scandal and showbiz

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