During a recent Coldplay concert in Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic, the beloved mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies, orchestrated a hilarious and unexpected romantic moment that has since gone viral.
The mischievous mascot spotted Dr. Michelle Thaller, a renowned astronomer and science communicator, in the crowd and decided to put her in the spotlight. As the Kiss Cam panned across the audience, the Phanatic playfully directed it toward Dr. Thaller, prompting her to share an awkward yet endearing kiss with the furry green creature.
The crowd erupted in laughter and cheers as the astronomer, clearly taken by surprise, played along with the mascot's antics. The moment was captured on video and quickly spread across social media, with fans praising both Dr. Thaller's good humour and the Phanatic's cheeky charm.
Dr. Thaller later took to Twitter to joke about her unexpected 'romance' with the Phillies mascot, writing: 'When the Phanatic chooses you on the Kiss Cam, you just go with it. Science meets sports in the most Philly way possible!'
This isn't the first time the Phillie Phanatic has made headlines for his mischievous behaviour. The iconic mascot, known for his playful antics and green fur, has been entertaining Phillies fans since 1978 and remains one of the most recognisable mascots in professional sports.
The viral moment has sparked countless memes and discussions online, with many fans calling it one of the best Kiss Cam moments in recent memory. It perfectly captures the fun, unpredictable nature of live sports and music events where anything can happen.
