Katy Perry has managed to get herself in the spotlight again, but perhaps not in the way she intended. Her latest antics have been nothing short of a grand theater of the absurd. It seems the pop diva thought it would be a great idea to hitch a ride on a rocket, supposedly for the thrill of space exploration. However, the whole escapade appears to be little more than a publicity stunt gone awry. Yes, aboard the Blue Origin spaceship, Katy was more interested in waving around her tour dates than looking at the wonders of the universe.

The internet, as always, did not let this one slide. Commenters were quick to point out that Katy was more focused on the camera and setting up her next concert than enjoying the supposed space flight. After all, if you’re on a promotional trip to orbit, you might as well make sure you squeeze every drop of PR juice out of it, right? But it seems this strategy isn’t quite lifting off as planned.

Her attempts at cosmic marketing haven’t stopped netizens from poking fun at her celestial posturing. Her so-called space suit, paired with what can only be described as jarring choreography and questionable wardrobe choices, have led to Katy becoming the butt of more jokes than praises. Perhaps she forgot she was supposed to focus on her music rather than trying to cosplay as a space influencer. Let’s just say her tour, understandably inspired by her time with the stars, is not getting the kind of stellar reviews she hoped for.

Now, Katy’s concerts are under the microscope, and the reviews aren’t exactly out of this world. Some have suggested she’s desperately clinging to her past pop glory, even going so far as to question her performance choices. Others are having a field day over the odd costumes and lackluster stage presence, which might well make one long for the days when her music was the main event. The glitz and glamour seem to have faded, and what’s left is a show that’s more cringe than captivating.

If Katy hoped to inspire awe and draw crowds by becoming an “astronaut,” it’s safe to say she missed the mark. Whether this all-female crew adventure into the final frontier was real or just a scripted PR spectacle, it’s clear the audience isn’t buying tickets, let alone the hysteria hype. It’s a lesson in celebrity culture and how, at times, attempts to remain relevant can quickly shoot off course. Instead of blasting into the stratosphere, Katy’s tour is in danger of crashing down to earth with a mighty thud.

So here we are, chuckling and shaking our heads as another pop star’s antics fade into the horizon. Perhaps it’s time Katy Perry and her team reconsider their strategy. After all, there’s probably more success in dropping another chart-topping hit than in pretending to be a space-bound fashionista. And to Katy: Earth may not be as flashy as the stars, but it’s where your fans are. Maybe it’s time to land and sing a tune they’ll remember for all the right reasons.