An all-female space flight featuring pop star Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos' girlfriend, attracted widespread viewership. However, it was criticized as a media spectacle rather than a groundbreaking event. Many observers noted it lacked scientific merit and significance for women's achievements in space, particularly amid growing public discontent toward the ultra-rich. Critics labeled it as a ‘thrill ride’ for wealthy individuals, overshadowed by current societal issues, including perceptions of wealth inequality and governmental favoritism towards billionaires.
Basically, it was a bunch of zillionaires enjoying a meaningless thrill ride, put on by the second-richest man in the world.
The timing in particular was not great, with public sentiment for the ultra-rich... reaching historic lows.
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