In a world where billionaires and celebrities are blasting off into the stratosphere for kicks and giggles, who’s left to ask the tough questions? Well, apparently, not CBS! Recently, Katy Perry and a host of other female celebrities hopped aboard a Blue Origin flight to the “edges” of space, thanks to the graces of space enthusiast Jeff Bezos. But the whole event left more than a few people scratching their heads—and it wasn’t because of helmet hair.
Let’s start with the main issue: the whole charade was akin to a really big roller coaster ride. While they played astronaut dress-up in their cool little suits, they barely brushed the lower limits of space. The real kicker? These folks weren’t astronauts; they were just along for an extravagant, 11-minute ride. Meanwhile, real space missions—like those led by SpaceX—are busy catching rockets midair, genuinely pushing the boundaries of science.
Adding fuel to the cosmic comedy, concerns rose about the pristine condition of the capsule on its return. For a trip to space, the craft appeared suspiciously untouched by the fiery friction that real re-entry usually involves. No scuffs or burns to be seen here, folks! It’s a hard sell when comparing it to the charred remnants of actual spacecraft returning from space.
Not to miss out on the action, CBS provided glossy broadcasts of the trip. Viewer ratings took a hit, as audiences seemed unconvinced by the spectacle. Even CBS’s Gail King couldn’t escape the criticism, as her supposed space jaunt left more questions than answers.
Katy Perry’s foray into space tourism turned into a whirlwind of criticism and jokes. After her, shall we say, “space-y” escapade, she found herself regretting how the whole thing turned into a public spectacle.
In the end, while Katy might try to plan something special for her fans, audiences are left wondering: can we just send this celebrity space circus back where it came from? Meanwhile, the world eagerly awaits more genuine achievements in space exploration, devoid of the flashy distractions.
