Today in celebrity feuds no one could have prepared for: Katy Perry and Wendy’s appear to be beefing. It all started when Wendy’s official Twitter account responded to Katy Perry’s return from space by tweeting “can we send her back.”
Apparently, this tweet did NOT go unnoticed by Katy. A source tells Page Six that “We understand the internet loves a joke, but there’s a clear difference between humor and targeted hostility and this wasn’t harmless banter. This was a billion dollar brand using its platform to publicly demean a woman …Wendy’s didn’t make a joke — they made a choice. Their recent posts were not only disrespectful, but blatantly inappropriate.”
But wait, they had more to say! “Wendy’s may think they’re being clever or witty, but what they’re really doing is feeding a culture of online bullying that everyone agrees has gone too far. When billion-dollar brands join in, it’s irresponsible. They’re not adding to the conversation, they’re dragging it down and this kind of behavior contributes to a culture where women are punished for standing out or a woman daring to do something different is a target.”
The insider added, “What’s worse is that the face of Wendy’s is a woman, which makes this decision not just hypocritical, but painfully ironic. Everyone expected more from a brand with this kind of platform. Wendy’s should ‘do the right thing.”
Cut to Wendy’s, who dropped this statement: “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.”
Welp. We’ll keep you updated as this feud progresses.
