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Katy Perry going into orbit

238 replies

ssd · 14/04/2025 22:04

Money talks eh. What a load of bollocks. Bunch of millionaires in tight suits going on a ten minute mission with rhe girlfriend of a dodgy billionaire. Girl power my arse.

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PermanentTemporary · 15/04/2025 07:31

'young girls, who DO like to look glam at all times'

This is not a natural phenomenon. Did you feel upset typing that? I did, reading it.

HairyToity · 15/04/2025 07:28

Disgusting waste of jet fuel. Katy Perry went down in my estimation.

Anewdawnanewname · 15/04/2025 07:27

I find it really annoying. It’s not inspiring for little girls who want to grow up and do STEM jobs, as it just shows that those women who work hard for it don’t get to go in these trips. Just be a pretty pop star or make sure your boyfriend is a billionaire- that’s how you get into space. I also found it offensive that even Kate Garroway was saying “will they be able to do their hair and make up in space?” - what, in the ten mins they’ll be up there they’ll need a touch up? It feels like when the billionaires went down to the titanic, yet for some reason it’s being celebrated as a feminist breakthrough.

EdithBond · 15/04/2025 07:25

Surprised the penis wasn’t pink. Like Harriet Harman’s election fem bus.

That’s it now. The floodgates have opened. More and more entitled people will be burning up the atmos, so they can come back and tell us what we already know: how peaceful, precious and fragile the earth looks.

If only we weren’t destroying the ozone with all that burning rocket fuel…

miraxxx · 15/04/2025 07:25

SALaw · 15/04/2025 07:18

She came across terribly when speaking before and after. As a Brit, Orlando Bloom would surely have been cringing…

He is surely as stupid as her. Come on now.

miraxxx · 15/04/2025 07:23

Actually a lot of girls will never be interested in STEM careers no matter what anyone does. Given the choice in the most free societies, say Scandinavia, females gravitate towards people-centred jobs. Ironically it is only in repressive societies like Iran etc that more women choose STEM to make their way ahead.

powershowerforanhour · 15/04/2025 07:20

I suppose it's no worse than rich blokes getting hauled up Everest on the back of a sherpa traipsing past dead bodies and heaps of discarded crap, or flying F1 cars all over the world to razz around burning up fuel.

Couleur · 15/04/2025 07:20

Ifailed · 15/04/2025 06:50

I think taking the decision to sit above all that fuel as it explodes beneath you, placing your complete trust on the workmanship and engineering of others, is the definition of bravery - no matter how experienced the astronaut.

Have you never flown in a jet-powered plane?

This is a tad more explosive power than that.

Leafy74 · 15/04/2025 07:19

justlonelystars · 15/04/2025 06:35

I think everyone’s missing the point a bit. Yes, to us mature adults, skin tight space suits and lip gloss seem a bit silly. But for young girls, who DO like to look glam at all times, it shows them that they can do science and still be cool. If they all went up looking frumpy and frazzled, most teen girls wouldn’t engage or be interested, they wouldn’t even glance at the news story. This is a way to get them interested in STEM.

All this teaches young girls is that in order to succeed you need tits, ass and a fucking rich boyfriend.

SALaw · 15/04/2025 07:18

She came across terribly when speaking before and after. As a Brit, Orlando Bloom would surely have been cringing…

miraxxx · 15/04/2025 07:18

justlonelystars · 15/04/2025 06:35

I think everyone’s missing the point a bit. Yes, to us mature adults, skin tight space suits and lip gloss seem a bit silly. But for young girls, who DO like to look glam at all times, it shows them that they can do science and still be cool. If they all went up looking frumpy and frazzled, most teen girls wouldn’t engage or be interested, they wouldn’t even glance at the news story. This is a way to get them interested in STEM.

Yes, Disney princess scientists for the win! Pink space suits for all!

miraxxx · 15/04/2025 07:16

Guineapiglet2 · 15/04/2025 07:13

Bitchy

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Come on, bitchy is what women do best, together with sparkles, glam and giggles.

miraxxx · 15/04/2025 07:15

LobeliaBaggins · 14/04/2025 22:24

Meanwhile Sunita Williams just spent 9 months in space and surprisingly didnt look hot and sexy when she returned. Must not be the right kind of astronaut.

Sunita Williams needs to bag herself a billionaire sugar daddy and go for a head to toe plastic makeover to make herself relevant. I think we can count down the days to an Onlyfans space gang bang, hurray.

One giant stride for womankind, the new improved (sometimes with penis) kind.

Guineapiglet2 · 15/04/2025 07:13

TheAutumnCrow · 14/04/2025 22:26

They thought they saw the curvature of the earth very briefly, but it was Lauren's lips in silhouette against one of the viewing windows.

Bitchy

DaisyDooordont · 15/04/2025 07:12

Apparently, while they were up there, Katy Perry sang ‘What a Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong .

I just threw up in my mouth a bit.

Fizbosshoes · 15/04/2025 07:10

justlonelystars · 15/04/2025 06:35

I think everyone’s missing the point a bit. Yes, to us mature adults, skin tight space suits and lip gloss seem a bit silly. But for young girls, who DO like to look glam at all times, it shows them that they can do science and still be cool. If they all went up looking frumpy and frazzled, most teen girls wouldn’t engage or be interested, they wouldn’t even glance at the news story. This is a way to get them interested in STEM.

How was KP "doing science"?
I appreciate there was at least one actual woman in STEM on the trip

roofingtooting · 15/04/2025 07:10

They lost me with the hair, make up and nails.

LlynTegid · 15/04/2025 06:57

A woman who married someone knowing his behaviour was unacceptable (it was after the behaviour towards Andrew and Mrs Sachs), even though no rape allegations had been made at that stage, lost what little respect I had for her.

powershowerforanhour · 15/04/2025 06:55

"The way to encourage STEM is not to sexualise it."

Look up Joceyln Bell Burnell being interviewed by Tommy Tiernan.

HelenWheels · 15/04/2025 06:54

it did remind me of that fateful submarine expedition

HelenWheels · 15/04/2025 06:52

it is shocking, girl power indeed!

Ifailed · 15/04/2025 06:50

I think taking the decision to sit above all that fuel as it explodes beneath you, placing your complete trust on the workmanship and engineering of others, is the definition of bravery - no matter how experienced the astronaut.

Have you never flown in a jet-powered plane?

LobeliaBaggins · 15/04/2025 06:38

justlonelystars · 15/04/2025 06:35

I think everyone’s missing the point a bit. Yes, to us mature adults, skin tight space suits and lip gloss seem a bit silly. But for young girls, who DO like to look glam at all times, it shows them that they can do science and still be cool. If they all went up looking frumpy and frazzled, most teen girls wouldn’t engage or be interested, they wouldn’t even glance at the news story. This is a way to get them interested in STEM.

Could not disagree more.
The way to encourage STEM is not to sexualise it.

justlonelystars · 15/04/2025 06:35

I think everyone’s missing the point a bit. Yes, to us mature adults, skin tight space suits and lip gloss seem a bit silly. But for young girls, who DO like to look glam at all times, it shows them that they can do science and still be cool. If they all went up looking frumpy and frazzled, most teen girls wouldn’t engage or be interested, they wouldn’t even glance at the news story. This is a way to get them interested in STEM.

Neemie · 15/04/2025 06:23

The whole thing was a total cringe fest.