Katy Perry's recent expedition into space with Blue Origin, organized by Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez, was met with a storm of online criticism almost immediately upon her return.

Heather Schwedel of Slate chimed in, noting that while it was known the much-publicized "all-female" journey would last a mere 11 minutes, watching it unfold via a breathless livestream was a different experience entirely. The climax saw Perry planting a kiss on Earth as though she had just emerged from a heroic battle, rather than stepping back from a brief influencer jaunt.

Ellen Cushing from The Atlantic didn't hold back, dubbing Perry the "perfect pop star for a dumb stunt." Celebrities like actress Olivia Wilde and model Emily Ratajkowski joined in the chorus of detractors.

In a surprising twist, the official X account for Wendy’s even chimed in, teasingly asking, "Can we send her back?" raising eyebrows at the unexpected jab from a fast-food giant at a pop diva.

Remember, this is the same Katy Perry who set trends in her 2010 "California Gurls" music video with a bra designed to resemble oversized cupcakes, complete with whipped cream.

She followed this up with the hit single "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)," practically an anthem celebrating the chaos of a wild weekend. One lyric famously questioning, "Is this a hickey or a bruise?" prompted humorous critique from comedian Rob Delaney.

Over the years, while Perry has often supported emerging artists, the favor hasn't always been returned. Robyn, a pop icon who opened for Perry in 2011, cheekily sidestepped praise when asked about liking Perry's music.

Perry's artistic efforts often come under scrutiny for drawing heavily from others. For instance, her song "Never Really Over" was so similar to Norwegian artist Dagny’s track "Love You Like That" that it resulted in shared songwriting credits.

Returning in 2024, Perry dropped her new album titled "143," conveying her supposed "angel number." The album’s lead single, "Woman’s World," featured a provocative video filled with bold imagery and lyrics about confidence and sensuality.

Yet, her musical comeback didn't fare well critically. The album earned a bleak 37 out of 100 on Metacritic, marking it as the lowest-rated album since 2011 and setting a record for female artists on the platform.

Critics, including Rich Juzwiak from Pitchfork, deemed the material disappointingly generic, sparking speculation about whether it was a deliberate ploy for campy appeal.

The New York Times even dedicated a podcast to dissecting if "143" was genuinely that bad, and while the verdict was nuanced, it didn't paint Perry in a flattering light.