In a world where every celebrity’s craziest dreams can come true, Katy Perry just upped the ante by maybe, sort of, going to space. Or at least, that’s what they say. According to some, she embarked on an eleven-minute joyride boldly going where few pop stars have gone before. We’re not sure if the mission control was her dad or a P.R. Team, but she’s claiming the title of astronaut. So is she ready for a moonwalk on stage? Hopefully, she has her space boots handy.
Back from her “out-of-this-world” adventure, Katy is feeling perhaps more enlightened than anyone after such a brief trip could reasonably be expected to. She mused that this space tour opened her eyes to the beauty of our planet or at least the beauty of talking about it as if she had seen it from above. She reflected on the beauty of the planet and global interconnectedness. It’s something profound for sure, even when processed through the lens of this faux space saga.
Meanwhile, folks everywhere are applying for new job titles with just as much believability as Katy’s astronaut claims. Becoming an expert has never been easier! You, too, can be a firefighter, meteorologist, or even accountant after just a single heroic attempt or warm intro. Want to save a life? Deliver a heartfelt speech? Congratulations, you’re a life coach!
With a chuckle, onlookers are roasting this mission of eleven minutes as if it were a space-aged marshmallow. Indeed, it seems media-making magic when celebrities turn quick stunts into tales of transformation. But this satirical space escapade reveals just a tad more of the illusion than some might be comfortable with while reminding us that hype is sometimes better than the truth.
Perhaps this latest tale of stardom and sensationalism will inspire all to consider what makes someone an expert in anything. Whether it’s singing from the heart or supposedly seeing the world from space, it’s clear that the real skill may simply lie in convincing everyone else that you’ve done something amazing. And just like that, another Hollywood story is born.
