Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeRather than Waitin’ for a Superman to restore some normalcy to these COVID times, The Flaming Lips realized they could use their famed space bubbles in a live concert as a way to protect themselves — and their fans as well.Space bubbles have been a part of The Flaming Lips’ repertoire since Wayne Coyne and company appeared on stage in the inflatable spheres at the 2004 Coachella festival.