Katy Perry's Spaceflight Spurs Backlash and Defense

Katy Perry’s all-female spaceflight with Blue Origin sparked online controversy, highlighted by Wendy’s viral 'Can we send her back?' joke, which drew backlash for being negative and targeting women. While calls for an apology grew, Wendy’s instead expressed 'respect' for Perry but did not apologize. The situation intensified when singer Kesha posted a selfie with a Wendy’s drink, seen as a subtle jab at Perry due to their contentious history involving Dr. Luke. Online responses ranged from amusement to criticism of both Wendy’s and Kesha. Other celebrities criticized the space mission as 'gluttonous' and questioned its value, but Perry and her crew defended its importance as a message of empowerment for women. Perry has not publicly addressed the remarks from Wendy’s or Kesha.