The Philadelphia Phillies may have just redefined the kiss cam forever. During tonight’s game, the team rolled out what is now being dubbed the “Coldplay Kiss Cam” — and fans (and the internet) are absolutely loving it.
Instead of the usual upbeat background music, the stadium screens suddenly lit up with Coldplay’s most emotional ballads — think Fix You, The Scientist, and Yellow — as the kiss cam panned across the crowd. But what was meant to be romantic turned instantly hilarious as couples weren’t quite sure whether to kiss… or break down crying.
One man froze mid-sip of his beer, his eyes wide as the swelling piano chords of Clocks played behind him. Another fan, caught in the frame with a friend, burst into uncontrollable laughter as Fix You reached its heartbreaking chorus. Couples leaned in slowly… then awkwardly pulled back, unsure whether they were part of a joke or a Nicholas Sparks adaptation.
The entire stadium was howling with laughter. Social media lit up within minutes, with fans posting clips captioned:
“Coldplay Kiss Cam is pure chaos and I’m here for it.”
“The guy mid-sip is my spirit animal.”
“Never been more confused by a kiss cam — was I supposed to cry??”
It turns out the stunt was inspired by the recent viral Coldplay concert moment that accidentally outed a high-profile affair on kiss cam — a move the Phillies’ media team ran with, turning a tabloid scandal into comedy gold.
By the time Fix You faded out, the ballpark crowd had laughed themselves into a frenzy. And while the Phillies may not win every game, they’ve definitely won the internet tonight.
