Singer criticizes Blue Origin’s mission, says there was no purpose and questions attempt to turn her into a feminist feat the global crisis
Lily Allen did not spare words when commenting on the Katy Perry To the space, calling the mission “out of tune with reality” and stating that there was “no reason for the C ******” to happen.
The singer of “Firework” Participated, on Monday (April 14), the first space mission composed only by women in over 60 years, organized by Blue Origin – Aerospace company of Jeff Bezos.
On board the 11-minute flight were also the former scientist to NASAAisha Bowethe civil rights activist Amanda Nguyenthe producer Kerianne Flynnthe presenter Gayle King and the bride of Bezos, Lauren Sánchez.
The six members exceeded 100 km above the Earth – considered the official border of the space – floated in zero gravity for a moment and returned to the planet, according to the BBC News. During the brief stay in space, Perry sung “What to Wonderful World”from Louis Armstrongand also revealed the setlist of his next tour, Lifetimes.
Despite the deed, the reaction was not unanimous. The mission has become the target of criticism and memes on social networks, being called by many “luxury tourism”. The model and actress Emily Ratajkowski It was straightforward: he said he was “disgusted” with the project.
Now it was the turn of Lily Allen express your opinion on the podcast Miss me?which presents alongside Miquita Oliver.
Let’s talk about Katy Perry And friends going to space for 12 minutes? ”, Asked Allen. Oliver He replied: “If they went to space for 12 minutes, I think we are fair to talk about it for 10 seconds – proportionally, it deserves it.”
Allen So he let out, “What the fuck was this? Seriously: what? Why? for what? […] As I understand it, they only left the atmosphere and came back. They didn’t even get close to the moon or something. ”
After Oliver explained that they were just “floating and flying a little”, Allen He added, “I found everything extremely out of tune.”
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She continued criticizing:
We are on the brink of a recession, there are a lot of people grating to put food on the table. I don’t know how London is, but New York is impossible. Seriously, it’s hard to leave home without spending $ 500 – without exaggeration. ”
“It’s cheaper to ask for food by app than to go to the market and cook. It’s all very expensive. And look, I’m fine financially … Even so, it’s stark how hard is.”
Oliver agreed: “It’s definitely not the best time to send the Katy Perry to space. ” Allen He countered, exalted: “Absolutely no reason! We send people to space for science, to discover things.”
Agreeing that the timing of the mission was terrible, Lily also criticized the attempt of Blue Origin to transform the trip into a feminist frame: “The only one who really deserved to be celebrated was the scientist of rockets, Aisha Bowe. And also Amanda Nguyenwho is a civil rights activist. ”
She also criticized Gayle King“Friend of Oprah”, Which recently came out in defense of the flight and countered the negative criticism.
Oliver He concluded, “I don’t know exactly what they wanted with it, but clearly didn’t achieve the goal. Who knows now to spend money on these ideas.”
Emily Ratajkowski He had already called the “end -time thing,” adding, “They say they care about Mother Earth, but travel on the rocket of a company that is destroying the planet.”
Olivia Munn Nor spared criticism and called the mission “Glutona”, saying, “It costs a fortune to go to space, while there are people who can’t even buy eggs.”
Back to Earth, Katy Perry He said the experience made her feel “super connected to love” – behind only motherhood.
Listen to the full program at the link below:
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Source: Rollingstone
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