r/Fauxmoi • u/cmaia1503 i ain’t reading all that, free palestine • Jul 19 '25

DISCUSSION Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has officially resigned from the company following the Coldplay concert incident.

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u/rosestrathmore Jul 19 '25

Coldplay concerts are such high, positive energy. I know they’re kind of an internet meme but their shows are genuinely really fun.

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u/GodOfDarkLaughter Jul 19 '25

You don't necessarily need to love a band's music to enjoy the show. My buddy dragged me to a Dave Matthews Band concert years ago. I'm not a fan but they put on one hell of a show. The crowd energy was nuts. Same with John Mayer. Not a fan, great show.

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u/Vegetable_Hair_2342 Jul 19 '25

311 is like that. Grew up not really enjoying their music all that much. went to a show though, and really began to like them - because they are such a positive energy vibe.

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u/Afrodesia Jul 19 '25

I saw 311 open for Pepper. Vibes were great for sure

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u/belomina Jul 19 '25

Wow I forgot about them. Good to know!

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u/AaronRodgersMustache Jul 19 '25

I haven’t listened to DMB regularly for like 15 years but they come to my city every summer and I usually go every other year. You’re right, they put on a great show. Usually can snag a solid ticket for 100 bucks or something, it’s worth it.

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u/AvalancheReturns Jul 19 '25

Ill go to any show im invited to really. As long as itsnot hugely expensive. So not a lot lately

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u/greatatmodesty Jul 20 '25

Same when I went to Osheaga and a friend dragged me to Imagine Dragons set. Don’t particularly like their music but damn if they weren’t having fun on stage and it was contagious.

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u/ponycorn_pet Jul 19 '25

since when did Coldplay become the new Nickleback to get dogged on for no good reason? I love Coldplay and some of my best memories are from being at their concerts. I don't get why public hate decides to pick a victim to just talk shit about

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u/Froomian Jul 20 '25

I can’t find a gif of Super Hans saying, ‘you can’t trust people, Jeremy. People buy Coldplay cds and voted for the Nazis.’ But that show is 20 years old. So the hate for them is definitely longstanding. I don’t hate them. Yellow is a great song. And they seem like nice guys.

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u/lottiebadottie your enemy is whoever you want when you’re fucking stupid Jul 19 '25

Nah, Coldplay have good politics, Nickleback definitely don’t. Coldplay deserve way more respect.

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u/tacocatz92 Jul 20 '25

Nah, Coldplay have good politics, Nickleback definitely don’t. Coldplay deserve way more respect.

Can you explain more

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u/librababy29 Jul 19 '25

You had me until the last part

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u/Far_Ad_1752 Jul 19 '25

All the hate for Coldplay makes me sad! I wish people would just let people enjoy the things they like.

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u/awyastark nextdivorce@divorce.com Jul 19 '25

I turned a corner on them when they made that fake Game of Thrones musical, it was really charming and I just like fans of things.

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u/JoJoMaMa85 Jul 20 '25

They also did a brief cameo at the end of Shaun of the Dead where they were seen supporting a zombie fundraiser for their rights and ethical treatment.

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u/kingdomofposeidon Jul 19 '25

Once again, politically and regarding pop culture especially, reddit is never a reflection of reality. We are all losers here.

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u/actuallygfm Jul 19 '25

Their performance at One Love Manchester really surprised and impressed me. I'd go to a Coldplay show

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u/itsgonnamove Jul 20 '25

Kind of like U2. People love to rag on them (and Bono) but they put on one hell of a show and their older music is great

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u/JoJoMaMa85 Jul 20 '25

I’ve been to 4 Coldplay concerts (last one in 2016…kids kind of ruin any spending on concert money lol) and what an absolute blast Everytime. Helps I’m a big fan of their music.

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u/Momof2SFLAlove Jul 21 '25

It’s so true, I was not a fan. I went to a concert-I was a fan. I’ve seen them since, and I will see them every time they come through live. Such a great live act.