Conspiracy Theorists’ Clues Alleging Katy Perry’s Blue Origin Flight Was Fabricated
Katy Perry’s Space Trip Sparks Bizarre Conspiracy Theories
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Katy Perry’s 11-minute journey to the edge of space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-31 rocket ignited a firestorm of wild conspiracy theories. The pop star, alongside five women including Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sanchez and CBS host Gayle King, reached 66.5 miles above Earth on Monday. Yet, skeptics quickly labeled the mission a “Hollywood fake,” citing flimsy evidence like a suspicious door, a “stiff hand” in the capsule, and Perry’s hair in microgravity. Some even claimed the launch was a “satanic ritual.”
The Door Gaffe
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After landing, Bezos theatrically “opened” the capsule door with a tool. However, footage showed the door briefly opening from the inside moments earlier, sparking claims of a staged event. Conspiracy theorists argued spacecraft doors typically require external teams to unlock, unlike the New Shepard’s seemingly flimsy hatch. Critics flooded social media: “This s*** is so fake. Watch the door be opened from the inside,” one user wrote. Experts clarified that Blue Origin’s design allows internal operation, but the choreographed moment fueled doubts.
The “Fake Hand” Debunked
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A viral image of a “stiff hand” in the capsule led to claims of a mannequin onboard. The photo, however, was from a 2017 Blue Origin test flight featuring a dummy nicknamed “Mannequin Skywalker.” The NS-31 capsule had black lettering, while the 2017 test vehicle had blue, debunking the theory. Despite this, users insisted, “That looks like a Barbie hand!”
Hair in Zero-G: Perry vs. NASA
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Conspiracy theorists argued Perry’s hair didn’t float “properly” in microgravity, unlike NASA astronaut Suni Williams’ iconic zero-gravity hairstyle. Williams, stranded on the ISS for months, had untamed hair due to lack of styling tools. Perry, however, prepped her look pre-launch. Critics ignored this, with one posting, “The real astronaut lady… had her hair all raised. This is so fake.”
Satanic Symbolism Claims
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The crew’s mission patch drew accusations of occult ties. When flipped, some claimed it resembled Baphomet, a goat-headed figure linked to Satanism. Users cited Perry’s “E.T.” music video (where she sports goat legs) and Bezos’ bell-ringing ritual as “proof.” Blue Origin explained the patch symbols represented each crew member: a firework for Perry, a microphone for King, and scales of justice for activist Amanda Nguyen.
Why Conspiracies Thrive
Psychologist Dr. Daniel Jolley notes space and celebrity culture fuel conspiracy thinking. Despite evidence, theories persist, blending skepticism with spectacle. As Blue Origin advances private space travel, expect more drama—both real and imagined.
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