The internet is on fire today after podcast king Joe Rogan took a brutal swipe at pop superstar Katy Perry following her recent space tourism stunt — and fans are not keeping quiet about it.
During the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan didn’t hold back as he ridiculed Perry’s highly-publicized suborbital flight, which many hailed as a progressive moment for celebrity space travel. Instead, Rogan called it an embarrassing PR move and accused Perry of turning space exploration into a “circus act for Instagram likes.”
“I don’t know what’s worse,” Rogan quipped, “Katy Perry’s music, or the fact she’s out here pretending to be a pioneer while making a fool of herself in zero gravity. She should’ve stayed on Earth where people are already laughing at her.”
Within hours of the episode dropping, #KatyPerryInSpace and #RoganVsPerry began trending across X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, with users fiercely divided over Rogan’s savage comments.
Fans Clap Back, Internet Divided
Perry’s loyal fanbase, known as the KatyCats, immediately came to her defense, flooding social media with messages of support. Many accused Rogan of misogyny and bitter jealousy, while others argued he crossed a line by attacking a woman taking part in a groundbreaking space program.
“Joe Rogan just can’t stand a powerful woman achieving things he never will,” one fan tweeted.
Meanwhile, Rogan’s supporters cheered his takedown, with some claiming Perry’s trip was nothing more than “elitist virtue signaling” and a “tone-deaf publicity stunt” during global crises.
“Finally someone said it. Celebs treating space like a theme park while the world burns is peak dystopia,” another user posted.
Is Celebrity Space Travel a Joke?
This fiery exchange has reignited a growing debate about celebrity involvement in space travel. Is it inspiring or indulgent? Rogan insists that space should be reserved for real astronauts and scientific missions, not Instagrammable vacations for the ultra-rich.
“We’ve got billionaires racing to the moon and now pop stars floating around for clout — it’s a fking joke,” Rogan ranted.**
Industry insiders are watching closely, as public backlash could impact future celebrity space projects. SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic have all dabbled in star-studded flights — but public perception may be shifting as criticism like Rogan’s gains traction.
What’s Next for Perry and Rogan?
Neither Katy Perry nor her team has responded to Rogan’s remarks yet, though speculation is swirling that a clapback might be brewing. Perry, known for her outspoken personality, may not let this one slide.
In the meantime, the internet remains a battlefield as fans and critics alike weigh in. One thing’s for sure — whether you love him or loathe him, Joe Rogan knows exactly how to light a cultural wildfire.
