The Simpsons Prediction Theory Goes Viral After Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Controversy Involving Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot
Did The Simpsons predict the Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal? Fans think so, but the viral image is AI-generated. Astronomer CEO placed on leave amid backlash.
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A bizarre fan theory is making waves online amid the now-viral ‘Coldplay kiss cam’ incident involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot. The theory? The Simpsons predicted it all.
The controversy erupted after Byron and Cabot were spotted getting cozy on the stadium kiss cam during Coldplay’s concert at Gillette Stadium. Chris Martin, the band’s frontman, added fuel to the fire with his cheeky remark: “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.” The clip quickly went viral, sparking debates across social media—and leading to Andy Byron being placed on administrative leave.
Soon after, users on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook began circulating an image allegedly from The Simpsons, showing two characters in a pose resembling Byron and Cabot’s. Many claimed the animated show “predicted” the scandal, referencing a 2017 episode titled “Kiss Kiss” from Season 28, where Homer and Marge share an awkward kiss cam moment at a baseball game.
However, fact-checkers were quick to debunk the theory. The image doing the rounds appears to be AI-generated and not from any actual episode of the show. Showrunner Al Jean also addressed the speculation, saying, “We write satire, not prophecy. Any similarity is pure luck.”
Astronomer's Response
In response to the incident, Astronomer released a formal statement:
“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter.”
The company also announced that co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy would serve as interim CEO while Byron is on leave.
Whether or not The Simpsons actually predicted this scandal, the Internet is having a field day, turning yet another awkward real-life moment into a meme-fueled frenzy.
