Wendy's Faces Backlash Over Katy Perry Space Flight Mockery

Katy Perry’s brief sub-orbital Blue Origin spaceflight, which featured an all-female celebrity crew, sparked both praise and widespread criticism online. Many social media users and public figures, including Emily Ratajkowski and Olivia Munn, criticized the mission as wasteful or tone-deaf given global issues, while some commended Perry for her courage and message of unity. The fast food chain Wendy’s joined the backlash, posting several mocking tweets such as 'Can we send her back' and referencing Perry’s hit song with 'I kissed the ground and I liked it' after her return. These posts quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from the public—some found them humorous, while others called them disrespectful and unprofessional. The situation escalated when a source close to Perry condemned the brand’s comments as targeted hostility, prompting Wendy’s to issue a more conciliatory statement expressing respect for Perry. Despite the controversy, Perry emphasized the mission’s goal was to inspire unity and model fearlessness.