Joe Rogan Critiques Katy Perry's Space Flight Participation

Joe Rogan has joined other celebrities in mocking Katy Perry's participation in the recent all-female Blue Origin space flight, sarcastically calling her a 'guru' and poking fun at her bringing a daisy as a tribute to her daughter. Rogan and his guest Tim Dillon criticized the brief, 10-11 minute suborbital journey, questioning whether its participants should be called astronauts, especially compared to NASA professionals. Other critics, including Emily Ratajkowski and Martha Stewart, also derided the mission, with some arguing the trip was environmentally harmful or trivial. Perry defended her experience, describing it as 'second to being a mom' and highlighting the symbolic meaning behind bringing the daisy. Despite the mockery, Rogan noted the flight as a chance to 'celebrate female astronauts,' though he and others pointed out the rigorous training required of traditional astronauts and that the Blue Origin crew did not meet all official criteria. The debate reflects ongoing tensions over the meaning and value of private space tourism, especially for high-profile figures.