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What is Kiss Cam? The viral moment that exposed Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon and HR head Kristin Cabot
A Kiss Cam is a popular feature at sports events and concerts where couples are shown on a big screen and encouraged to kiss. It recently went viral after exposing an affair at a Coldplay concert, raising curiosity about how it works, its origin, and why it’s called the Kiss Cam.
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What is Kiss Cam?
A Kiss Cam is a popular feature used at live events—such as sports games and concerts—to entertain the audience. It involves a camera scanning the crowd and focusing on couples or people sitting close together. When two people appear on screen, there’s a playful expectation that they will kiss, prompting cheers or applause from the crowd.
A Kiss Cam is a popular feature used at live events—such as sports games and concerts—to entertain the audience. It involves a camera scanning the crowd and focusing on couples or people sitting close together. When two people appear on screen, there’s a playful expectation that they will kiss, prompting cheers or applause from the crowd.
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How does Kiss Cam work?
During an event, the live feed is shown on large jumbotrons or screens inside the venue. The camera operator pans across the crowd, highlighting pairs—typically people presumed to be in a relationship. Once the selected duo appears on screen, the audience usually encourages them to kiss. If they do, it often draws loud cheers; if they don’t, the crowd might respond with laughter or teasing. It’s meant to be fun and unscripted.
During an event, the live feed is shown on large jumbotrons or screens inside the venue. The camera operator pans across the crowd, highlighting pairs—typically people presumed to be in a relationship. Once the selected duo appears on screen, the audience usually encourages them to kiss. If they do, it often draws loud cheers; if they don’t, the crowd might respond with laughter or teasing. It’s meant to be fun and unscripted.
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When Kiss Cams go viral
While the idea is meant to be light-hearted, there are times when Kiss Cam moments go viral—often because of awkwardness or surprising behaviour. This was the case at a recent Coldplay concert where the camera showed Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon and the company’s HR head Kristin Cabo,looking very close.
While the idea is meant to be light-hearted, there are times when Kiss Cam moments go viral—often because of awkwardness or surprising behaviour. This was the case at a recent Coldplay concert where the camera showed Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon and the company’s HR head Kristin Cabo,looking very close.
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What happened at the Coldplay concert?
When the two realised they were on screen, both quickly hid their faces. Chris Martin, Coldplay’s lead singer, jokingly said, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” adding to the spectacle.
When the two realised they were on screen, both quickly hid their faces. Chris Martin, Coldplay’s lead singer, jokingly said, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” adding to the spectacle.
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