Katy Perry responds to satirical jab from The Onion with good humor

The satirical news site mocked Katy Perry upcoming release of a (fake) single titled “Stop Making Fun of Me.”

Katy Perry proved she’s unbothered and self-aware after The Onion took a playful shot at her recent controversies—and she clapped back with humor that fans are praising.

The satirical news outlet posted a mock headline on May 1: “Katy Perry Teases New Single ‘Stop Making Fun of Me'”, poking fun at the criticism she’s faced lately. The fake quote attributed to Perry joked, “Working with Dr. Luke on my fav single in years—this is for the ladies out there who can’t catch a goddamn break even though they’re seriously trying their best.” It even included fabricated lyrics like, “You’re killing my self-esteem with these cruel comments… and it really hurts,” set to a thumping dance beat.

Rather than take offense, Perry joined the joke, commenting:

“This photo is clearly photoshopped I would never let my Botox go that long, do better The Onion!”

Fans Rally Behind Katy

Her quick wit won applause from fans, many of whom flooded the comments with support.

• “CAME HERE CAUSE KATY’S COMMENT ENDING THIS FLOP ACCOUNT,” one wrote.
• Another chimed in, “Katy Perry hate is so forced.”
• A third simply stated, “She’s a queen after all.”

Context Behind the Satire

The Onion’s post likely referenced two recent topics of criticism surrounding the pop star:

• Her reunion with controversial producer Dr. Luke on her upcoming album 143.
• Her trip to space in April as part of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin mission, which drew mixed reactions online.

Despite the chatter, Perry appears to be embracing the spotlight, the scrutiny, and the satire—all with a smile.