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Gayle King’s terrified pre-launch expression has the memes coming in at warp speed
| 04/15/25
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Gayle King’s terrified pre-launch expression has the memes coming in at warp speed
Welcome back to Earth, Gayle King!

Courtesy Blue Origin
On Monday, April 14, the Blue Origin (a company founded by Jeff Bezos) completed its 11th human spaceflight to the Kármán line, a spot 62 miles above the planet separating Earth’s atmosphere and space. The all-female expedition launched Gayle King and Katy Perry to the Kármán line alongside Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyễn, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sánchez.
The ten-minute and eleven-second space trip was livestreamed, and the memes began to spread before the women even returned to earth, particularly a clip of King looking a bit anxious as she rings the bell while walking onto the New Shepard space capsule.
"That's called fear, Nate," King said about her expression on CBS Mornings. "I did not realize that I looked that serious. But it does stand out when you look at everybody else. Cause they're like ringing, their smiling, I was just thinking, 'Let me get into my seat and follow instructions. But I was also afraid."
And you can certainly see those feelings in her expression! It's no wonder the moment took off on the internet. In its honor, here are just a few of our favorite memes.
"When you just wanted to be friends with Oprah and now you are getting blasted into space."
| 04/15/25
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Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!
Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!