Ladies and gentlemen, gather around for some spicy pop culture drama! Pop sensation Katy Perry is making headlines for all the wrong reasons with her new single, “Woman’s World.” Released as the first track from her upcoming album “143,” this song has been the target of relentless mockery from fans and critics alike. Let’s dive into the juicy details.
At 39, Perry’s attempt to deliver a girl-power anthem has fallen flat. The music video features her in skimpy outfits, dancing around while chanting, “It’s a woman’s world, and you’re lucky to be living in it.” Things get bizarre when she’s crushed by an anvil, reinflates, and continues prancing through chaotic streets, finally riding off in a helicopter clutching the female gender symbol. Sounds empowering, right? Not quite.
One YouTube commenter didn’t hold back, saying, “This is what a feminist video clip would look like if made by a guy.” Another fan chimed in, calling it a “parody of girl boss feminism.” Over on X, users labeled the single as “very cringe” and “stuck in the early 2010s and not in a good way.” Ouch.
Feeling the heat, Perry fired back on social media, declaring, “YOU CAN DO ANYTHING! EVEN SATIRE!” She also posted a behind-the-scenes clip, explaining, “We’re kind of just having fun being a bit sarcastic with it. It’s very slapstick and very on the nose.” Nice try, Katy, but it seems the sarcasm didn’t quite land.
The controversy doesn’t stop there. Perry collaborated on the track with Dr. Luke, a producer with a controversial past. He was accused of sexual assault and abuse by pop singer Kesha, though he was never charged and later sued Kesha for defamation. This choice did not sit well with fans. One Instagram commenter fumed, “Working with Dr. Luke, are you serious? That’s not very feminist/ female empowerment. So disappointed.”
Critics piled on as well. Vulture dismissed the single as “the stalest sort of retread,” while The Cut deemed it “forgettable” and “cringe.” The Guardian wasn’t any kinder, calling it “regressive” and “dated.”
🔥🚨DEVELOPING: Katy Perry just released the teaser to her new feminist anthem “Woman’s World.”
Perry sings: “It’s a woman’s world and you’re lucky to be living in it”as she is surrounded by women that portray working male jobs. pic.twitter.com/5kwunkXsGc
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) July 9, 2024
So, what do we have here? A pop star trying to revive her feminist anthem days with a song that misses the mark, paired with a controversial collaborator, all wrapped up in a package that seems to be stuck in a time warp. Stay tuned, folks, as we see how Katy Perry bounces back from this one. Will she reclaim her pop queen crown, or is this the beginning of a bumpy ride? Only time will tell!
Katy Perry’s new song is a feminist anthem called Woman’s World.
It was co-written by six people, four of whom are men.
It’s produced by three men, one of whom is Dr Luke, who was accused of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse by Kesha.
The video is also directed by a man. https://t.co/7S5wJ5jthg
— Peter Lloyd (@Suffragent_) July 10, 2024
