The Coldplay effect

The Coldplay effect is named for the band Coldplay, and is used to describe something that is iconic and respected, but generic and only the favourite thing of a small number of people.

"Spaghetti bolognese is a pretty average meal when you think about it, but so many people enjoy it."

"You could say it's affected by the Coldplay effect."

by gallifrey_stands June 1, 2021

ColdPlayed

1. The act of being unintentionally exposed while cheating, especially in public, usually during major events.
2. To be seen at the wrong place with the wrong person at the wrong time.

"Bro thought he was safe in a crowd of 80,000. He got Coldplayed hard.

by Cuozzimoto July 27, 2025

Coldplayed

When you get caught in public on camera with your side chick.

I went to the game with my side chick and got Coldplayed on the Jumbotron..

by Jerattack July 18, 2025

coldplayed

1. The act of being unintentionally exposed while cheating, especially in public, usually during major events.
2. To be seen at the wrong place with the wrong person at the wrong time.

"Bro thought he was safe in a crowd of 80,000. He got Coldplayed hard'

by ariz987 July 22, 2025

Coldplayed

1. The act of being unintentionally exposed while cheating, especially in public, usually during major events.

2. To be seen at the wrong place with the wrong person at the wrong time.

“Dude thought he was safe in a crowd of 80,000 people. He got coldplayed HARD.”

by Sex witch July 18, 2025

Coldplayed

1. The act of being unintentionally exposed while cheating, especially in public, usually during major events.

2. To be seen at the wrong place with the wrong person at the wrong time.

Bro thought he was safe in a crowd of 80,000 with his mistress. He got coldplayed

by Squidsquad77 July 18, 2025

Coldplayed

To be shamefully caught cheating with your non significant other in a public venue.

You're caught on the kiss cam with your sneaky link, you've been coldplayed.

by Operational Services July 27, 2025