Move over, Neil Armstrong! Katy Perry just took a giant leap for pop stars everywhere, but not everyone is clapping. In a move that left many scratching their heads, the chart-topping singer jetted off to the edge of space on Blue Origin’s latest mission. But unlike Armstrong, Perry’s ‘moonwalk’ didn’t quite stick the landing with fans.
Picture this: Katy Perry, decked out in a shimmering metallic bodysuit, dancing under the stars—literally. Sounds like a scene from her latest music video, right? Wrong. It was actually a salute to her recent jaunt to the edge of space. But instead of applause, it seems she’s getting a standing ovation of criticism.
But wait, it gets weirder. The pop diva’s cosmic caper was meant to be a high-flying start to her fifth concert tour, the Lifetimes Tour. However, the 11-minute trip turned out to be more of a PR black hole than a shooting star moment. Fans aren’t just questioning her dance moves; they’re suggesting she take a rocket trip to retirement.
On April 23, Katy Perry kicked off the tour, hoping to dazzle audiences with space-inspired choreography and a futuristic theme. Unfortunately for her, the only thing reaching astronomical heights were the memes mocking her dance routines. Social media quickly turned her moves into viral fodder, with comments ranging from “Is she being bad on purpose?” to “This is the worst choreography I have ever seen in my life.” Ouch.
You thought that was it? Think again. Even before she donned her space suit, ticket sales for Perry’s tour were plummeting faster than gravity could pull them down. Many venues across the US reported dismal sales, with some seats remaining stubbornly empty. Rumor has it that insiders were already skeptical of the tour’s success, and Perry’s space adventure was supposed to be the booster rocket to reignite interest. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
Back on terra firma, Perry did her best to capitalise on the space trip’s publicity. During her show, she even posed for selfies with two men in NASA jumpsuits. If only good press could be captured as easily as a selfie, right?
But wait, there’s more! In a nod to her trip, Perry tried to incorporate space themes into her show, even singing “What a Wonderful World” aboard the New Shepard rocket. She claimed the journey wasn’t about her, but about appreciating Earth’s beauty. Admirable? Sure. Effective? Not so much.
Memes flooded the internet faster than you can say ‘Houston, we have a problem,’ with users poking fun at her cosmic misadventure. While Perry’s intentions might have been out of this world, the execution landed with a thud. Some sources close to the singer hinted that she regrets making a public spectacle of the mission, thinking it would boost her tour’s success. Turns out, even pop stars aren’t immune to the gravity of public opinion.
So, what’s next for our space-faring pop star? Despite the turbulence, Katy Perry remains a household name. Whether she’ll heed the calls for retirement or bounce back with a new hit remains to be seen. For now, she’s grounded, both literally and figuratively. Maybe it’s time for a little less rocket fuel and a bit more reflection.
In the end, while her space trip might not have been the star-studded comeback she hoped for, it’s clear that Katy Perry’s orbit is still in the public eye. As one fan put it, “She might be at a low point now, but stars always shine brightest in the darkest night.” Here’s hoping Perry’s next move is a little more down-to-earth.