😱OMG🙆 Gayle King Took a Blue Origin Rocket Just to Call Us Broke | TikTok Is SHAMBLES | Hilarious Reactions

Brokies, listen up! TikTok is in absolute shambles after Gayle King’s highly publicized 11-minute “trip to space” with Blue Origin, and her comments about the experience have sent the internet into a frenzy. While Gayle saw it as a historic, empowering moment, TikTok comedians and everyday users are rolling with laughter—and a little bit of side-eye—at what they see as the ultimate flex for the 1%.

From “Spaceflight” to “Uber Ride”: The Internet Reacts

Gayle King was quick to defend her journey, bristling at those calling it a mere “ride.” She insisted, “We duplicated the route that Alan Shepard did, that’s why this capsule is called the New Shepard. I wish people would do more due diligence.” But TikTok wasn’t having it. As one creator put it, “Gail, y’all were up there for 11 minutes. You quite literally just put the tip in—and we all know that never counts.”

Other users joked about the “girl power” angle, with one TikToker saying, “It’s really hard for me to view you spending 2 minutes and 43 seconds in space as a girl power moment when I’m simultaneously watching women lose their rights down here on Earth.”

“Rich People Doing Rich People Things”

Many TikTokers pointed out the disconnect between billionaires’ space tourism and real-world issues:

“How much did that 11-minute trip cost? Kids are starving, homelessness is insane, eggs are $10 a dozen, and y’all up there floating around for a selfie?”
“Jeff Bezos just sent his wife as collateral to prove it’s safe, or he just doesn’t care!”
“We could’ve used that money to lower egg prices. Instead, we got a TikTok from space.”

Others roasted the “influencer trip” vibes, suggesting the whole thing was a PR stunt to convince other rich folks to buy tickets. “Jeff is a salesman—he’s just trying to make that coin,” one video said.

“This Ain’t Inspiration, Sis”

Gayle proudly stated that her flight inspired women and girls everywhere, but TikTok wasn’t buying it:

“No, Gayle, none of us have been to space because we don’t have that level of wealth. And technically, you didn’t either, girl—touch grass.”
“You want to empower women? Give that money to the Girl Scouts hustling cookies outside Publix all day. That’s real empowerment.”
“It’s hard to feel inspired by a 52-second float in space when women are losing reproductive rights and jobs due to DEI rollbacks.”

Conspiracy Theories & Costume Jokes

The footage itself didn’t escape criticism. Some users joked that the video looked like “AI from the 70s” or a “Tyler Perry Studios” production. “Wasn’t there just real astronauts stuck in space for months? How y’all get up and back in 20 minutes?” Others pointed out the “Halloween costumes” and staged drama, saying, “It looked like they were just waiting for their moment on camera.”

The Bottom Line: “We Don’t Care”

After all the drama, TikTok’s consensus is clear:

“Nobody cared that Gayle and Katy Perry went to space. It wasn’t like we were anticipating this.”
“All that money, all that hype, and y’all just went up there for a quick selfie and a song.”
“When men go to space, it’s an expedition. When y’all go, it’s a ride. Sorry, not sorry.”

Final Thoughts

Gayle King’s Blue Origin trip may have been a personal milestone, but for the rest of us, it was just another example of the ultra-rich flexing while the world burns. TikTok’s comedians have turned the whole thing into a viral roast, reminding us all that sometimes, the view from space is a lot less impressive when you’re looking at it from the ground.

So, Gayle, how was the trip? The only thing you managed to launch was a thousand new memes. And as for the rest of us? We’ll stick to watching the stars from our backyard—no billionaire connections required.