The dust hasn’t even settled from the jumbotron cheating scandal, and yet the drama continues to orbit Astronomer. Just days after Andy Byron was forced to resign amid the internet firestorm, his successor has found himself at the center of a new controversy — this time, for something as small (yet telling) as a social media ‘like.’
The liked post in question was subtle, but sharp: a meme poking fun at the now-infamous Coldplay concert moment that sparked the scandal. Fans noticed quickly — and screenshots spread even faster. While some believe it was a harmless scroll-and-tap moment, others see it as a pointed jab at Byron’s downfall and a signal that the new leadership might be less buttoned-up than expected.
The replacement, whose name is still being withheld pending official press, hasn’t commented publicly. But industry insiders say this move could either be a clumsy misstep or a calculated way to reshape the company’s public image — leaning into transparency, humor, or even quiet rebranding.
Either way, the internet loves a plot twist. With Byron’s legacy still trending and Astronomer under scrutiny, this ‘like’ adds fuel to the fire. Is the new chief setting the tone for a fresh, more candid era — or just fanning the flames of an already viral scandal?
One thing is clear: in the world of tech, memes matter. And in the age of digital perception, even a ‘like’ can speak volumes.
