The internet is buzzing today after podcast king Joe Rogan took a sharp jab at pop superstar Katy Perry following her recent space tourism adventure — and fans are far from quiet about it.
During the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan didn’t hold back as he criticized Perry’s highly-publicized suborbital flight, which many hailed as a breakthrough moment for celebrity space travel. Instead, Rogan called it a poor PR move and accused Perry of turning space exploration into a “spectacle for social media clout.”
“I don’t know what’s worse,” Rogan remarked, “Katy Perry’s music, or the fact she’s out here pretending to be a trailblazer while looking foolish in zero gravity. Maybe she should’ve stayed on Earth, where some people are already skeptical of her actions.”
Within hours of the episode airing, #KatyPerryInSpace and #RoganVsPerry began trending across X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, with users passionately divided over Rogan’s comments.
Fans Respond, The Internet Divided
Perry’s dedicated fanbase, known as the KatyCats, immediately rallied to her defense, flooding social media with messages of support. Many accused Rogan of sexism and jealousy, while others argued he overstepped by criticizing a woman participating 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 backed his stance, with some claiming Perry’s trip was nothing more than “virtue signaling” and a “tone-deaf publicity stunt” during a time of global crises.
“Finally someone said it. Celebrities treating space like a theme park while the world faces real issues is peak absurdity,” another user posted.
Is Celebrity Space Travel a Joke?
This heated exchange has reignited a growing debate about celebrity involvement in space travel. Is it truly inspiring, or is it just a show of indulgence? Rogan insists that space should be reserved for professional astronauts and scientific missions, not for vanity trips by the ultra-wealthy.
“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 affect future celebrity space projects. SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic have all been involved in celebrity-studded flights — but public opinion may be shifting as criticism like Rogan’s gains momentum.
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.
