Katy Perry’s latest world tour, Lifetimes, has been off to a rough start, with a mix of poor ticket sales, canceled dates, and online backlash.
Fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the uncoordinated show, critiquing everything from her dance moves to the bizarre space-themed elements that seemed out of place.
Space Flight Inspiration or Missed Opportunity?
The chaos surrounding Perry’s tour has sparked a theory among fans, particularly after her highly publicized spaceflight with Blue Origin.
TikTok user Catherine suggests that many of the tour’s disjointed moments could be linked to last-minute changes.
According to her, the show was initially meant to feature heavy references to Perry’s space adventure, but those were likely pulled due to backlash surrounding the high-profile mission.
Katy Perry was one of six passengers on Blue Origin’s all-female space flight to the edge of space, which many critics called “tone-deaf” and “embarrassing” due to its extravagant cost and environmental impact.
Despite the criticism, Perry made the most of the moment, plugging her tour and even singing to her fellow passengers.
She returned to Earth with a kiss to the ground, ready to continue promoting her tour, but the spectacle seemed to leave a sour taste for some.
Fans React to Disjointed Performance
When Perry performed the first date of her tour in Mexico City, fans were left scratching their heads.
The performance included bizarre elements like lightsaber battles, robotic dances, AI-generated graphics, and dancers dressed as droids.
These, alongside giant floating moons, made for a strange mix of science fiction and pop culture.
Catherine, the TikToker, speculates that these confusing elements were a result of the tour’s organizers cutting much of the space-related content at the last minute to avoid further ridicule.
She points to the fact that Perry was originally slated to wear a blue astronaut suit, carry a daisy (a tribute to her daughter), and possibly even have rocket imagery as part of the set.
However, it seems those elements were nixed due to public backlash over the space flight.
The Space References That Made It Into the Show
While the space themes were reportedly scaled back, some aspects managed to make it into the performance.
Catherine suggests that these were likely high-budget elements that couldn’t be scrapped at the last minute, such as the floating moon.
But elements like the daisy and the astronauts were swapped out for robots and lightsabers.
Catherine theorizes that Perry, despite rehearsing the show extensively, had to improvise as the show’s concept shifted.
The result was a performance that seemed “unpracticed” and “disjointed,” with some leftover remnants from the scrapped space mission theme.
Supporters Rally Behind Perry
Despite the criticism, many of Perry’s loyal fans have jumped to her defense, offering alternative explanations for the unusual performance.
Some pointed out that bad dancing and quirky theatrics are part of Perry’s signature style, and her space-themed references are consistent with her previous tours.
“It’s a video game theme,” one fan suggested, explaining that Perry’s character collects hearts to defend against an AI villain.
Others argued that Perry’s shows are always creative and fun, even if they don’t always follow conventional expectations.
Will the Show Evolve or Stay Disjointed?
As the Lifetimes tour continues, it remains to be seen whether Perry will embrace the space references more fully or continue to improvise as she goes.
What’s clear is that despite the rocky start, Perry’s fans continue to show support, appreciating her willingness to experiment and bring unique concepts to the stage.
Perry herself has not commented on the theories surrounding her show’s troubled start, but one thing’s for sure: her creative vision has never been short of controversy.
Whether fans embrace or criticize it, her colorful performances are sure to spark conversation.