By now, you’ve probably seen it: In July, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot caused an internet firestorm after getting caught on the kiss cam at Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour in Boston. The two were mid-cuddle when Byron—who is married—panicked and yanked his arm away like a hot stock tip. Cabot spun awkwardly. Chris Martin tried to save the moment with a joke (“Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy”), and the rest is history.
In the weeks since, fans have recreated the now-iconic fumble at concerts and sports games, leaning into the drama—and the chaos. Nothing unites the internet like a kiss-cam catastrophe.
Now, the meme gets a glorious, queer twist.
The skit comes from @handicap_crew, a group of creators known for their hilarious and inclusive content. They captioned the video: “Disabled gay couple caught having an affair on kiss cam.”
In the clip, likely filmed at Norway’s Trollrock music festival, two men are seen cuddling on camera. As soon as they realize they’ve been spotted, one throws a blanket over the other and ducks into the crowd. There’s even a woman giggling in the back, just like the original.
“Inclusive humor is my favorite type of humor,” one commenter wrote. “Best version of this no question,” said another. The video has already racked up more than 12 million views and nearly a million likes.
The crew has gained a devoted following for their videos that blend irreverent humor with authentic representation of queer and disabled lives. This latest clip does exactly that—reminding audiences that visibility can be hilarious, heartwarming, and a little bit messy.
