
Patrick Mahomes and co dragged into Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot scandal memefest and even die hard Chiefs fan could not stop but laughing
and his affair with HR Kristin Cabot from Coldplay concert kiss-cam moment. Everybody took the opportunity to show their skill on creating memes. And how could the
fanbase resist themselves from diving into that? Many users found a way to bring Kansas City Chiefs into this scandal and memefest.
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How Chiefs are being brought into Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot memefest?
Many users turned out to be very creative there. The first meme, posted by @Oaklraiders1976, humorously reimagines a recent Coldplay concert kiss cam incident. It features an image of an NFL referee clinging tightly to a man in a tie-dye shirt, with the text "COLDPLAY CONCERT KISS CAM" overlaid in bold pink letters.
The referee's exaggerated expression of shock or panic, combined with the tight grip, parodies the awkward moment when Coldplay's
called out two attendees—identified as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot—caught in an embrace on the jumbotron.
The second meme, from @LIVERavenNation, builds on the same Coldplay incident with a different twist. It shows a close-up of a man with a surprised or embarrassed expression, overlaid with text that reads, "When your boss calls you out on the Kiss Cam at the Coldplay concert."
How do fans react to the memes?
The memes sarcastically made fun of Chiefs being favored by referees in NFL games. But the moment and the creativity of such memes even made Chiefs fans laugh out loud.
One fan @kcashoz wrote, "As a Chiefs fan, this cracked me up!." Another one @I_Am_BS03 repeated the same sentiment, "Even if you're a Chiefs fan you gotta think this is hilarious lol." A third user @Billy3136 added, "I am Chiefs fan. This is actually hilarious! Love the internet.
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Chiefs are dragged into Coldplay concert CEO-HR kisscam moment memes (Image via X)
While there is no solid proof that Chiefs get help from NFL officials, it has been in news for last couple of years. Some say this is pure jealousy seeing Chiefs' success and some say that
and
definitely gets benefit from officials.
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Do Chiefs really get NFL official's favor?
The Kansas City Chiefs' dominance in recent years has sparked a wave of fan theories suggesting the team receives favorable treatment from NFL referees. However, both the league and statistical evidence push back hard against this claim. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed the speculation, saying, 'That's a ridiculous theory, for anyone who might take it seriously,' adding that officiating improvements are an ongoing effort.
Goodell addressed the narrative during his Super Bowl-week press conference, acknowledging the role of fan passion in fueling such debates. 'A lot of those theories happen in social media and they have a new life,' he said, emphasizing the integrity of NFL officiating.
While controversial calls in high-stakes games continue to stoke suspicion, hard data and league transparency suggest these are isolated incidents, not proof of systemic favoritism. As the 2025 season almost nears, the discussion remains heated—but rooted more in rivalry than reality.
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