Fans LOL as Wendy’s says “can we send [Katy Perry] back” to space in viral post, but skips apology in new statement

Wendy’s has entered its villain era—and Gen Z might just be here for it. On April 15, 2025, the fast-food chain found itself in the middle of a digital dogfight after replying to a tweet by Pop Crave on X, which reported Katy Perry's return from space. The reply read, “Can we send [Katy Perry] back” and has been going viral ever since.

Perry had joined Blue Origin for a suborbital joyride and reportedly sang during the trip. Naturally, chaos followed after the news of her return broke out.

However, the company said in a new statement (as announced in the tweet below and reported by @Variety:

“Wendy's has issued a statement after posting ‘can we send [Katy Perry] back’ to space, but stops short of apologizing. ‘We always bring a little spice to our socials, but Wendy’s has a ton of respect for Katy Perry and her out-of-this-world-talent’”

Netizens weren’t impressed by the lack of an actual apology. Others, however, saw nothing but classic Wendy's sass—just this time, in zero gravity.

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The space tea: What really went down between Katy Perry and Wendy’s?

It all began when Katy Perry joined a Blue Origin flight, becoming the latest celebrity to yeet themselves into space. While onboard, she reportedly sang "What a Wonderful World"—a moment meant to be wholesome, but instead sparked memes, eyebrow raises, and ultimately, Wendy’s interstellar tweet.

Shortly after the “send her back” tweet dropped, it racked up thousands of shares before being deleted. The backlash was swift. Critics said the joke came off as mean-spirited, especially since Perry’s space trip was celebrated by many as a milestone for women in entertainment.

Wendy’s then issued a statement that many saw as a non-apology. While praising Perry’s “out-of-this-world talent,” they didn’t actually say the A-word. Instead, the chain doubled down on their usual spicy brand tone, saying they like to keep things fiery on social media. Such a response might fly with chicken nuggets, but it left a few people cold.

This isn’t the first time Wendy’s has gotten into hot grease over their tweets, either. The brand is known for roasting rivals and trending topics with snappy one-liners and sometimes strong shade. But this time, with Wendy's seemingly punching down at a pop star, some fans wondered if they'd too far.

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The internet responds: One spicy tweet for Wendy’s, one giant drag for the timeline

When this fast-food chain's Gen Z-coded X account casually asked if we could send Katy Perry “back” to space, the timeline lit up like a drive-thru menu at 3 a.m. While some users saw it as the brand’s usual flame-broiled banter, others said the sass had officially launched into mean-girl orbit. The result? A galaxy of hot takes, cold shade, and crispy memes.

First came the ride-or-die sarcasm squad, unfazed and unbothered by the drama. @MinneauxTex commented:

“pretty sure everyone agreed with them., no reason to apologize..”

@jzpitts asked:

“Is anyone actually offended though?”

@D34thSt3lker facepalmed:

“Why is everyone so soft these days🤦🏻”

While @CandyBar3000 laughed out loud:

“Honestly, who goes to Wendy’s? 😂"

Then came the eyebrow-raisers, roasting Wendy’s harder than their fresh-not-frozen patties.

@eplmhc raised the following question:

“Did they feel that way about William Shatner and Michael Strahan?” -

@itssaith_ commented:

“and this is why they went to bankruptcy in my country”

“oh that tweet was real” -@applesaucelube9

@prisbabyangel stated:

“naw that's not gonna save u wendy's”

And of course, no internet discourse is complete without a little historical revisionism:

@FullofGraceUS commented:

“Okay. Still waiting for Katy's apology to Kesha.”

The vibe? Chaotic-neutral with a side of 'this app is free.' Some were genuinely offended. Others couldn’t care less if this franchise launched its entire marketing team into the stratosphere. But all agreed: the post was real, it was weird, and it was very, very Wendy’s.

So while the chain might have tried to serve up a roast, it was the internet that turned up the heat—flipping the script, dunking the nuggets, and making sure everyone knew this meal came with a side of drama.

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So, did Wendy’s go full space-cadet with this one, or were they just trying to keep things zesty? The jury’s still out. While Katy Perry hasn’t commented publicly, the internet sure has—and they’re divided between canceling, chuckling, and craving a Frosty. Whether or not this company eventually comes up with an actual apology, one thing’s for sure: their social media team knows how to keep themselves orbiting the spotlight.