Staff Reports
In today’s episode of “What Were They Thinking?” we dive into a recent escapade involving pop star Katy Perry and a crew of “astronauts” who boldly ventured into… well, the sky. When it comes to space travel, we’ve seen the incredible power of real rockets like those from Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Those rockets return to Earth with all the drama you’d expect from a treacherous journey—the fiery re-entry, the charred exterior, and a beauty that embodies human achievement.
However, not all that glitters is gold—or in this case, not all that launches is a giant leap for mankind. Enter Blue Origin’s recent venture, where a collection of participants including celebrities played astronaut for a day in what many are calling the world’s most expensive roller coaster. Unlike true space missions that cross into actual orbit, this trip delivered them a brief dance with gravity, leaving some skeptics to liken it to a well-filmed soundstage play.
What’s truly laughable is the claim that these participants became official astronauts. Imagine going to space for a grand total of 11 minutes and then strutting around with an “astronaut” title. This fun ride was less about scientific exploration and more about offering a tourist view of Earth’s curvature. It’s akin to strapping some wings onto a luxury liner and handing out pilot wings to the buffet-goers.
Unsurprisingly, the public hasn’t taken kindly to these antics. The backlash has hit hard, with viewers rolling their eyes at the glossy, over-the-top media coverage intent on selling this jaunt as a groundbreaking achievement. Even CBS found itself in stormy weather after splashing coverage of this high-flying stunt. However, celebrities like Katy Perry, who joined this joy ride, are now feeling the heat of criticism, and suddenly, the high of high-altitude travel isn’t quite so sweet.
Ultimately, this spectacle underscores the disconnect between Hollywood stardom and everyday reality. As celebrities continue their quest to conquer new frontiers, there’s a growing sentiment among the public that they’d prefer to keep such space flights grounded. Meanwhile, earthbound viewers are left wondering if these star-powered missions will ever reach the stars—or if we’ll just keep getting more episodes of dramatic entries into Earth’s atmosphere from seasoned professionals who know the real meaning of going to space.
