In a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, comedian Joe Rogan took a sharp jab at Katy Perry and the all-female crew of the Blue Origin space flight, which made headlines for its controversial 10-minute journey to space. Rogan's remarks came during a podcast episode aired on Saturday, where he sarcastically described the flight as “very profound.”
While discussing the mission with guest Tim Dillon, Rogan poked fun at Perry's newfound role as a "guru," saying, “I don’t know if you’ve seen Katy Perry talk about it, but she’s basically a guru now.” Dillon humorously inquired about what the "Teenage Dream" star learned during her brief time in space, to which Rogan replied, “Well, she brought a daisy, which is super important.” This quip was accompanied by a photo of Perry, 40, holding the flower—a sentimental symbol for her and Orlando Bloom’s 4-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove.
Rogan continued with his playful banter, commenting on Perry's appearance, saying, “Look at her nails, so pretty.” However, he also emphasized the importance of recognizing the achievements of female astronauts, stating, “Let’s celebrate female astronauts.” He proceeded to outline the rigorous requirements needed to become an astronaut for NASA, including the necessity of being a qualified pilot before one can even consider venturing into space.
On Monday, Katy Perry, along with notable figures like Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn, embarked on their space journey from Texas, donning blue suits and glamorous looks. Their mission, launched aboard Jeff Bezos' rocket, took them approximately 62 miles above Earth. However, the flight was met with significant criticism, particularly for the perceived extravagance of the mission amidst pressing social issues.
Actress Olivia Munn openly questioned the extensive resources utilized for the launch, especially when many individuals struggle to afford basic necessities. Another actress, Olivia Wilde, expressed her discontent by sharing an Instagram post featuring Perry kissing the ground upon her return, captioning it, “Billion dollars bought some good memes I guess.” Meanwhile, model Emily Ratajkowski condemned the mission in a passionate TikTok video, describing the endeavor as “end time s–t” and labeled it as “disgusting.”
Despite the backlash, Sánchez and King defended their mission during an interview with People magazine. King stated, “Anybody that’s criticizing doesn’t really understand what is happening here,” highlighting the positive impact the flight has had on inspiring young women. Sánchez echoed this sentiment, expressing her frustration with the critics and emphasizing that thousands of Blue Origin employees “put their heart and soul” into the rocket.
As the conversation surrounding this controversial space mission continues, it remains clear that the journey has sparked a wide range of reactions, from humor to serious critique, reflecting the complex intersection of celebrity culture and space exploration.
