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Wendy’s Responds to Social Media Reaction Over Katy Perry Spaceflight Comments
Fast-food chain Wendy’s is addressing the online discussion sparked by its recent posts on X (formerly Twitter) concerning Katy Perry‘s journey to space. The “Firework” vocalist was a passenger aboard a Blue Origin space mission that ascended above Earth for approximately 11 minutes on Monday, April 14. She was accompanied by CBS Mornings anchor Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez, fiancée of Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, for this suborbital spaceflight.
Social Media Response to Perry’s Space Trip
Following a post from Pop Crave announcing, “Katy Perry has returned from space,” Wendy’s official X account responded with a tweet stating, “Can we send her back?” This initial reaction ignited a flurry of online conversation.
Wendy’s Further Comments on Katy Perry’s Blue Origin Flight
The fast-food company’s social media team continued to engage with Perry’s space voyage. In a subsequent post commenting on a photograph of Perry kissing the ground upon exiting the space capsule, Wendy’s quipped, “I kissed the ground and i liked it,” referencing Perry’s popular song “I Kissed a Girl.” These posts generated significant attention and reaction across social media platforms.
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Wendy’s Clarifies Social Media Remarks
In a statement provided to People on Thursday, April 17, Wendy’s addressed the controversy, affirming that despite the lighthearted social media commentary, the company holds no ill will towards Perry, age 40.
“We always aim to inject a bit of humor into our social interactions, but Wendy’s has immense respect for Katy Perry and her extraordinary talent,” Wendy’s stated, attempting to clarify their earlier posts.
Criticism Surrounding Blue Origin Space Mission
The Blue Origin spaceflight on Monday faced criticism from several public figures, including Emily Ratajkowski and Olivia Wilde. These individuals questioned the rationale behind such expensive ventures amid pressing economic challenges and environmental concerns on Earth.
Gayle King Defends Space Tourism
Gayle King, age 70, however, offered a contrasting perspective, defending the space mission in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
“Regarding the criticism, I would say this: space exploration and addressing Earthly concerns are not mutually exclusive, they are complementary. Pursuing endeavors in space doesn’t detract from our ability to improve conditions on Earth. In fact, space exploration can contribute to advancements here,” she explained.
King elaborated on Blue Origin’s objectives: “Blue Origin’s vision includes finding methods to manage waste in space, which could ultimately benefit our planet by making it cleaner. Jeff Bezos and the dedicated team at Blue Origin are driven by numerous ideas aimed at enhancing our planet.”
King challenged critics directly, stating, “Have you personally experienced space travel? If you have journeyed to space and maintain your critical stance upon returning, then let’s engage in a discussion.”
Inspiration from All-Female Space Crew Highlighted
“Therefore, I express my disappointment and sadness regarding the negativity,” King commented on the critical reactions, emphasizing the positive impact of the mission. She noted receiving messages from women and young girls inspired by the groundbreaking all-female space crew.
Historic All-Women Spaceflight
Perry, King, and Sánchez were part of a historic crew that included filmmaker Kerianne Flynn, civil rights advocate Amanda Nguyen, and former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe. This group marked the first all-female crew to journey into space since Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova’s pioneering solo space voyage in 1963.