Taking to LinkedIn, Andy posted a clear disclaimer: “No, this isn’t me.”
He then added, “I’m the Andy Byron who makes videos for big screens, not the one who gets caught on them.”
The post struck a chord. In the chaos of viral misinformation and internet sleuthing, here was a guy who not only clarified the confusion, but made light of it—and even used it to promote his motion design work.
“If you want to make video content that goes viral for the right reasons, let’s connect,” he added. “Check out Stylo Motion Design.”
He later updated his LinkedIn bio to drive the message home: “NOT THE GUY FROM THE COLDPLAY GIG!! Owner/Creative Director at Stylo Motion Design.”
The internet approves
Andy #2’s response earned him a wave of praise. LinkedIn users applauded his witty tone and the way he managed to turn a random case of mistaken identity into a moment of self-promotion without sounding opportunistic.
“This is so good,” one commenter wrote.
Another chimed in: “You’ve officially won LinkedIn.”
Even Andy’s wife got in on the joke. In a follow-up comment, he wrote: “My wife is going to be so happy when I tell her that I won LinkedIn for a day.”
As for the original Andy Byron—well, neither he nor Astronomer have made a public statement about the incident. But given the viral clip’s longevity and the continued online chatter, it’s likely this won’t be the last time someone confuses the two names.
Still, if there’s a silver lining to the saga, it’s that at least one Andy Byron walked away from the experience a little more famous, and with a few new business leads to boot.
