'They've just been Coldplayed': Internet reacts to viral concert couple video
During the band's July 16 concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, frontman Chris Martin commented on concertgoers shown on the jumbotron at the show.
When the camera panned to a couple embracing in the crowd, the pair quickly tried to dodge the spotlight. The woman turned her back from the camera, while the man ducked out of view behind a glass barrier.
Martin quipped, "Uh oh. Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy."
After the couple shrank away from being filmed, Martin said, "I hope we didn't do something bad," and later, "I'm not quite sure what to do."
The internet quickly reacted to the widely-circulated clip, with some users sharing theories about the couple's identities and others taking to social media to crack jokes about the moment.
Here's a look at some of the memes.
Coldplay concert video: The internet is determined to find 'cheaters.' Why?
Internet reacts to video of Coldplay concert couple
While speculation and rumors flew about what really caused the couple to evade the jumbotron, many social media users made light of the moment and Coldplay's role in it.
Some riffed on Martin's comment that perhaps something unseemly happened.
Coldplay hasn't made a single in years.Last night, they made two. pic.twitter.com/tlhPBWRX0Y
Coldplay should out people at every concert and say that they've just been Coldplayed
Coldplay is no longer a band. It's a live-action Maury Povich episode with a soundtrack and glow sticks.
Others thanked Martin and Coldplay for the ensuing online discourse.
Shoutout to Coldplay for bringing the whole internet together for one day
I would like to thank Coldplay for bringing the nation together. For a day, you fixed us.
Some people even compared the couple to other notable pairs in pop culture.
me at the coldplay show pic.twitter.com/WQxB5XlkrM
the Coldplay concert was crazy pic.twitter.com/z8MiyNTACi
While some took to taking digs at Coldplay's music, others defended the band.
coldplay has provided me more entertainment in the past 24 hours than they have in their entire musical career.
Unrelated but when did everyone start hating Coldplay??? They have HITS! Grow up.
Don't let this lead to Coldplay slander now. We ain't doing that. pic.twitter.com/T78pD1iYDO
Sports teams and other organizations also riffed on the moment.
Cameras are EVERYWHERE! Don't get caught doing something you *maybe* shouldn't be doing.Thinking about doing something naughty, like dumping trash in the City? We've got video cameras all over. We WILL catch you - and you will pay the price! pic.twitter.com/okY8EQpTIO
When Coldplay starts playing your song: pic.twitter.com/B3CIn5Y4lr
*Goes to one Coldplay concert* pic.twitter.com/DlITFPsqNf
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.
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