A “kiss cam” and some quick wittiness humor found an unexpected “couple” at a Coldplay concert. Instantly the man dropped to his knees as if he had loss something. He dropped like he was sniped. The woman, left standing alone while the man was on his knees, covered her face in shame and embarrassment. It was as if something had left her body. This was humiliating. And while they both went in opposite directions, hiding in shame, others occupied the camera and cheered excitedly. Then the still shot of the “couple” went public. The video was released. His wife dropped his last name from her social media. And the world was amused. But at whose expense?
By now, everyone has seen the “kiss cam” video. It features the married former CEO of Astronomer, Andy Byron, and his Chief People Officer, Mrs. Kristin Cabot. They appeared to be cuddled up at a Coldplay concert. Wrapped up like teenage lovers. Oblivious to their surroundings. Just infatuated with one another. Until the “eye in the sky” flashed them on the jumbotron for everyone to peer into what they were showcasing. Their reactions were punchlines to an awful joke. If “what you do in the dark will come to the light” were a person. The same things that’ll make you laugh will make you cry. All applicable for said moment. And I can only imagine the ripple effects from this unethical publicized courtship.
Both individuals are married with families. Their children will be impacted by this. Their spouses will have to endure the scrutiny of public embarrassment. Mrs. Cabot may be labeled the unflattering term “homewrecker.” And the shame that Mr. Byron must feel for disappointing and disrespecting his wife and children is insurmountable. The level of hurt that this one act will inflict could be irreversible to the soul. When you’re married and selfishly pursuing individual happiness, not including your spouse, you put your relationship in peril. This isn’t exclusive to Andy and Kristin. This applies to us all. It just so happen to be their indiscretions were captured publicly for the world to see.
The internet instantly turned the embarrassment into a meme. People joked and laughed about their reactions of being caught on the “kiss cam.” I thought about the ramifications. I knew whatever they were, it wasn’t going to be good. Fortunately, we won’t see all of the ripple effects played out on the internet. But unfortunately, we know there will be a multitude of ripple effects behind this “uh oh” moment. I feel sorry for the unexpectant spouses and their children. Those are the casualties of this public display of intimacy shared by Andy and Kristin.
There are many questions to be asked. But not by us. This is a matter that need to be resolved privately. I pray that the 15 minutes of “laughter” at their expense has expired. I pray for the reconciliation of their families. And I pray that their children are protected and shielded during this time.
Written by Cornell Dews
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