In a surprising twist, Wendy's has stirred up a social media storm following its sarcastic remark about pop superstar Katy Perry. The fast-food giant faced the heat after jokingly suggesting that the singer could 'go back to space' in response to her recent Blue Origin trip.

The controversy ignited on April 14 when Perry, along with Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, embarked on a journey to space, aimed at highlighting the role of women in aeronautics. However, Wendy’s took to social media, quipping, 'When we said women in STEM, this isn’t what we meant.' This tweet quickly went viral, bringing both laughter and criticism.

People magazine has reported calls for Wendy’s to apologize, noting that their jab was perceived by some as demeaning. "This was a billion-dollar brand using its platform to publicly demean a woman," an insider revealed.

In their defense, Wendy’s tweeted, "We always bring a little spice to our socials, but we have a ton of respect for Katy Perry and her out-of-this-world talent." Yet, they stopped short of a formal apology, leaving many wondering about the company's next move.

Perry's journey, intended to spotlight women in space exploitation, caught flak from several celebrities. Olivia Munn described the trip as 'gluttonous,' questioning the necessity of space travel when pressing issues abound on Earth. Stars like Amy Schumer and Olivia Wilde echoed her sentiments, voicing similar critiques.

In defense of the mission, Gayle King, who joined Perry on the flight, stated that experiencing the journey shifted her perspective. She argued that Blue Origin's efforts to address environmental issues could ultimately benefit the planet. 'Have y’all been to space? Go to space or go to Blue Origin and see what they do,' she challenged critics.

As Wendy's navigates this backlash, the conversation around celebrity space travel continues to ignite debate about priorities in a world facing numerous challenges.