Space Burger: The 11-Minute Flight
- LOS ANGELES (April 18, 2025) — Singer Katy Perry's recent trip to space aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin spacecraft has ignited a social media firestorm, with fast-food...
- Perry, along with Bezos' fiancé Lauren Sanchez, broadcaster Gayle King, former NASA engineer Aisha Bow, civic activist Amanda Nguyen, and filmmaker Kerry & Flynn, experienced approximately 11 minutes...
- During the journey, which reached an altitude of about 62 miles, Perry reportedly held a flower for her 4-year-old daughter, Daisy, and sang Louis Armstrong's "What a Fantastic...
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LOS ANGELES (April 18, 2025) — Singer Katy Perry’s recent trip to space aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spacecraft has ignited a social media firestorm, with fast-food chain wendy’s adding fuel to the flames with a sarcastic online comment.
The Space Flight
Perry, along with Bezos’ fiancé Lauren Sanchez, broadcaster Gayle King, former NASA engineer Aisha Bow, civic activist Amanda Nguyen, and filmmaker Kerry & Flynn, experienced approximately 11 minutes of weightlessness after crossing the Karman Line, considered the boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space.The flight took place on April 14.
During the journey, which reached an altitude of about 62 miles, Perry reportedly held a flower for her 4-year-old daughter, Daisy, and sang Louis Armstrong’s “What a Fantastic World.”
upon her return, Perry stated she “felt deeply connected to love.”
Wendy’s Weighs In
On April 15, Wendy’s posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Katy perry Has Returned from Space. Can we not send her again?”
Backlash and Criticism
The seemingly lighthearted jab was not well-received by all. Some social media users and celebrities criticized Perry’s space flight as overly performative. Upon landing, Perry kissed the ground and revealed a butterfly-shaped note promoting her new song and tour dates.
Model Emily Ratajkowski commented, “This is over the satire,” while actress Olivia Wilde responded with, “It is a few billion dollars.”
Call for Apology
According to Page Six,a representative for Perry expressed disappointment,calling Wendy’s remarks “inappropriate” and demanded an apology,highlighting the irony of a brand using a woman as its logo engaging in such commentary.
Wendy’s responded, stating, “We always have a spy on our SNS.”
Broader Implications
The incident has sparked a wider debate about corporate responsibility on social media. Critics argue that large brands should refrain from participating in online ridicule culture.
This article covers the recent social media clash between Wendy’s and Katy Perry following Perry’s space flight.We’ll delve into the details of the flight, the Wendy’s