Social media is buzzing after a now-viral second at a Coldplay live performance seemingly uncovered an alleged office affair, and the web is asking, did The Simpsons see it coming?
Throughout Coldplay’s live performance at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief Individuals Officer Kristin Cabot had been caught on the ‘kiss cam’, cuddling intently. The awkward second sparked whispers on-line a few attainable workplace romance. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin even joked on stage, “Both they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.”
Because the second went viral, customers on X and Fb started evaluating the scene to a screenshot from The Simpsons, claiming the long-running animated collection predicted one more real-world occasion. The picture reveals Homer and Marge on a kiss cam, supposedly from a 2017 episode titled Kiss Kiss. Nevertheless, many have identified that the extensively shared Simpsons picture is probably going AI-generated and never truly from the present.
Nonetheless, followers aren’t letting go of the idea. “Is there something The Simpsons don’t know!! Tech CEO Andy Byron’s SECRET relationship with HR head Kristin Cabot EXPOSED after Coldplay live performance & the web did its factor,” one person posted. “The Simpsons predicting the longer term YET AGAIN of the CEO at Coldplay state of affairs,” added one other.
So, what is the fact?
Showrunner Al Jean has since disregarded the hypothesis, saying, “We write satire, not prophecy. Any similarity is pure luck.”
In the meantime, the fallout at Astronomer has been swift. The corporate launched an announcement saying, “Our leaders are anticipated to set the usual in each conduct and accountability. The Board of Administrators has initiated a proper investigation, and additional particulars will probably be shared shortly.”
Andy Byron has now stepped down as CEO. Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy has taken over as interim CEO, whereas the corporate begins its seek for a everlasting substitute.
