The Katy Perrys go to space!

Can you imagine it, paying that kind of money for a ticket, and finding Tiassa is a passenger too.
Now, that would ‘piss me’ off.
 
foghorn said:
Speak for youself. I'm not 'pissed off' about it, I just find the whole stunt cheesy.
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Just to make sure: You don't really think we're the only two having this discussion?

(See, that's the kind of question we must ask in order to take you seriously, which is why it's best to attend your prior advice↗ that you should not, in fact, be taken seriously.)

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exchemist said:
It's obvious that this is a stunt by Bezos and that is what we are criticising as decadent.
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It's funny how ... oh, wait, no, it's not funny.

But, yeah, it's so obvious what people are saying they can't be bothered to actually say it until after someone else makes the point.

Sounds about right.
 
(Q) said:
Katy Perry will do more damage than anything for women wanting a career in space.
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Naah.

She will do nothing for the flat Earther types, the fashionistas and the perpetual victims out there. They were never going to be astronauts anyway. Likewise, she will do nothing to the determined women who are going to do what it takes to become astronauts, engineers, pilots and scientists. They're going anyway.

But for someone who would otherwise have nothing to do with space because she has simply never thought about it? Might have a bit of impact there. And that's a good thing.
 
Pinball1970 said:
The next generation of Hadron collider in France may be up to 100km if it goes ahead.
Perhaps they can resurrect the spice girls, stick them in a load of hard hats and film them making the first tunnel digs.
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The big danger with hadron colliders is mis-typing "hadron."
 
Anyone wanting to plumb the depths of Katy Perry's contributions to advancing women should go to YouTube and watch her Woman's World video.
 
Pinball1970 said:
Did you miss the "ass" in astronaut you stupid fucking cunt? Is this all you do?
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Aren't you the one who said to me↗, "Have you had a machine gun stuck in your face? Don't EVER speak to me like that again you fucking twat."

And then, didn't you follow up¹ on that by demanding↗, "Do NOT directly post to me. You got that?"

Is it really so hard to figure out? Seriously, it's so straightforward it feels ridiculous to even remind: If you do not want me to address you directly, then don't go out of your way to seek my response.

Even I don't think you're that incapable.

To the other, bonus points for consistency on the misogyny; not only did you respond by focusing on one of the women, you also managed to call someone a cunt.

Thanks for showing us what it takes. You did a super job, Pinball.
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Notes:

¹ While the demand was to not post directly to you, the post you quoted in your seething rage↗ does not, in fact, address you at all. Rather, the post observed, "People on both sides of the Nazi question are looking at the Conservative Political Action Conference and wondering, Really, this is where you're at?" and only you could possibly know what about that particular post got you so hot and bothered.​
 
Tiassa said:
Aren't you the one who said to me↗, "Have you had a machine gun stuck in your face? Don't EVER speak to me like that again you fucking twat."

And then, didn't you follow up¹ on that by demanding↗, "Do NOT directly post to me. You got that?"

Is it really so hard to figure out? Seriously, it's so straightforward it feels ridiculous to even remind: If you do not want me to address you directly, then don't go out of your way to seek my response.

Even I don't think you're that incapable.

To the other, bonus points for consistency on the misogyny; not only did you respond by focusing on one of the women, you also managed to call someone a cunt.

Thanks for showing us what it takes. You did a super job, Pinball.
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Notes:

¹ While the demand was to not post directly to you, the post you quoted in your seething rage↗ does not, in fact, address you at all. Rather, the post observed, "People on both sides of the Nazi question are looking at the Conservative Political Action Conference and wondering, Really, this is where you're at?" and only you could possibly know what about that particular post got you so hot and bothered.​
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Yes you're damn right I did you stupid fucking cunt. You poison the site. Fuck off.
Any questions?
 
Here's the breakdown from DeepSeek...

Criticism of the Spaceflight​

  1. Superficial Feminism and Hypocrisy
    • Jessica Chastain shared a Guardian op-ed calling the mission an "utter defeat of American feminism," criticizing its focus on "girlish silliness" over substantive empowerment 2.
    • An opinion piece on MSNBC argued the flight was "consumer capitalism, not feminism," highlighting how it prioritized wealthy women’s "aesthetic posture" over systemic progress for marginalized groups 13.
    • Emily Ratajkowski condemned the mission as "beyond parody," noting the irony of claiming to care for Earth while using resources from a company (Blue Origin) she accused of environmental harm 16.
  2. Environmental Impact
    • Critics, including Ratajkowski and the MSNBC piece, emphasized the carbon footprint of space tourism, citing emissions equivalent to Thailand’s annual output for a typical 11-minute flight (though Blue Origin’s rocket uses water vapor) 136.
  3. Cost and Privilege
    • Olivia Munn labeled the trip "gluttonous," questioning its purpose amid economic struggles: "Some people can’t even afford eggs!" 16.
    • Lily Allen called it "out of touch," criticizing the timing during a recession 6.
  4. Mockery of the Spectacle
    • Martha Stewart trolled Perry by posting a 2007 video of herself in zero gravity, captioning it with Perry’s song lyric: "Do you ever feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind?" 1.
    • Amy Schumer joked about being a last-minute crew addition, while Olivia Wilde shared a meme mocking Perry’s 11-minute trip as akin to "getting off a commercial flight in 2025" 16.

Defense of the Mission​

  1. Inspiration for Women and Girls
    • Gayle King argued critics "don’t understand" the mission’s impact, emphasizing its role in inspiring young women to pursue STEM and space careers 110.
    • Lauren Sánchez (Blue Origin executive and Jeff Bezos’ partner) defended the flight’s value, stating it showcased the "heart and soul" of Blue Origin’s engineers 110.
  2. Symbolic Representation
    • Crew member Aisha Bowe, a former NASA scientist, called the mission a step toward authentic representation in aerospace: "People see themselves in us" 13.
    • Perry herself framed the trip as "making space for future women" and fostering a connection to Earth’s fragility 13.
  3. Celebrity Support
    • Khloé Kardashian praised the flight as proof that "dreams are within reach," while Oprah Winfrey tearfully celebrated King’s participation 4.

Mixed Reactions​

  • Wendy’s sparked controversy with tweets like "Can we send her back?" 410, prompting backlash from a source close to Perry, who called the brand’s comments "bullying" 10.
  • Perry reportedly regretted turning the trip into a "public spectacle," including her dramatic post-landing gestures like kissing the ground
 
I remember when she married Russel Brand. This moron was married to Katy fucking Perry, who is now worth around $350 million, is still drop dead gorgeous and he dumps her. Stupidest man alive.
 
(Q) said:
worth around $350 million, is still drop dead gorgeous and he dumps her. Stupidest man alive
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What was she like to live with though? The bottom line is, if you want to watch "Blue Bloods" on a Sunday morning but she wants to watch the shopping channel, it will never work.
 
(Q) said:
Wow, and I got a new one split from JamesR for calling Olga a dum dum.
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Yeah my bad. I took it off ignore because these irritating little gaps in the conversation were appearing.
I was in a good mood yesterday too!
 
(Q) said:
Here's the breakdown from DeepSeek...

Criticism of the Spaceflight​

  1. Superficial Feminism and Hypocrisy
    • Jessica Chastain shared a Guardian op-ed calling the mission an "utter defeat of American feminism," criticizing its focus on "girlish silliness" over substantive empowerment 2.
    • An opinion piece on MSNBC argued the flight was "consumer capitalism, not feminism," highlighting how it prioritized wealthy women’s "aesthetic posture" over systemic progress for marginalized groups 13.
    • Emily Ratajkowski condemned the mission as "beyond parody," noting the irony of claiming to care for Earth while using resources from a company (Blue Origin) she accused of environmental harm 16.
  2. Environmental Impact
    • Critics, including Ratajkowski and the MSNBC piece, emphasized the carbon footprint of space tourism, citing emissions equivalent to Thailand’s annual output for a typical 11-minute flight (though Blue Origin’s rocket uses water vapor) 136.
  3. Cost and Privilege
    • Olivia Munn labeled the trip "gluttonous," questioning its purpose amid economic struggles: "Some people can’t even afford eggs!" 16.
    • Lily Allen called it "out of touch," criticizing the timing during a recession 6.
  4. Mockery of the Spectacle
    • Martha Stewart trolled Perry by posting a 2007 video of herself in zero gravity, captioning it with Perry’s song lyric: "Do you ever feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind?" 1.
    • Amy Schumer joked about being a last-minute crew addition, while Olivia Wilde shared a meme mocking Perry’s 11-minute trip as akin to "getting off a commercial flight in 2025" 16.

Defense of the Mission​

  1. Inspiration for Women and Girls
    • Gayle King argued critics "don’t understand" the mission’s impact, emphasizing its role in inspiring young women to pursue STEM and space careers 110.
    • Lauren Sánchez (Blue Origin executive and Jeff Bezos’ partner) defended the flight’s value, stating it showcased the "heart and soul" of Blue Origin’s engineers 110.
  2. Symbolic Representation
    • Crew member Aisha Bowe, a former NASA scientist, called the mission a step toward authentic representation in aerospace: "People see themselves in us" 13.
    • Perry herself framed the trip as "making space for future women" and fostering a connection to Earth’s fragility 13.
  3. Celebrity Support
    • Khloé Kardashian praised the flight as proof that "dreams are within reach," while Oprah Winfrey tearfully celebrated King’s participation 4.

Mixed Reactions​

  • Wendy’s sparked controversy with tweets like "Can we send her back?" 410, prompting backlash from a source close to Perry, who called the brand’s comments "bullying" 10.
  • Perry reportedly regretted turning the trip into a "public spectacle," including her dramatic post-landing gestures like kissing the ground
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So, I have just watched the footage from inside the craft, the landing interview and panel thing after.
Pretty grim, I think she realises now this was an awful gaff.

The "training" they had was mocked. That is featured.

 
Pinball1970 said:
What was she like to live with though? The bottom line is, if you want to watch "Blue Bloods" on a Sunday morning but she wants to watch the shopping channel, it will never work.
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I would watch the shopping channel while having sex with Katy Perry watching the shopping channel. No problem.
 
(Q) said:
I would watch the shopping channel while having sex with Katy Perry watching the shopping channel. No problem.
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I'm watching Blue Bloods right now, 5USA. The Yanks do some seriously stupid shit but they do some damn good TV.
Anyway back on Perry. Remember the way Princess Diana used to pop up every god damn time a camera and sick kid was around?
She did all the planned stuff, opening a kids hospital, meeting kids with cancer, observation of a heart surgery, actually in the theatre, all the land mine stuff meeting one legged villagers.
Then the "unplanned" impromptu stuff like kissing an AIDS patient and trying to escape the gym and reporters, wearing next to nothing.
This kind of had that cringe factor for me. Perry was doing this for Astronauts, women, mother earth and Cosmology clearly. That's why and her co gashtronaughts mainly screeched like Banshees and took selfies rather than focus on space.
Dianna did all that stuff to "raise awareness," nothing to do with self promotion and independence from Charles once they finally split.
 
Pinball1970 said:
I'm watching Blue Bloods right now, 5USA.
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Hate to be the one to tell ya, that's an ultra-conservative program, meant to be propaganda for how the conservatives are supposed to be all about law and order and the men in blue.
 
When I think of great US tv, Blue Bloods doesn't exactly spring to mind. Think more of premium content powerhouses like HBO or AMC.
 
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