Kiss Cam Incident at Coldplay Concert Highlights the Technology's Awkward History | KQED
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Byron's resignation has sparked a flurry of online reactions, including fake statements and humorous memes comparing the couple to Muppets. The Philadelphia Phillies responded by showing a video on their Jumbotron highlighting this faux pas. Prior to that, the concept of kiss cams has evolved since the 1980s and often fills time in baseball games. While kiss cams can be amusing, they have also faced criticism for promoting heteronormative portrayals and occasionally making jokes at the expense of same-sex couples.
The internet has responded to Byron's resignation with memes and fake statements, including a comparison to Muppets and mockery from the Philadelphia Phillies at a game.
Kiss cams likely began in the 1980s with stadium video boards, but they've stirred controversy over focusing mostly on straight couples and homophobic representations.
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