Perth teen's crazy outfit results in Katy Perry stage time
An Armadale teen's bizarre decision to dress as an orange 'sandwich board' inspired by Katy Perry's 2022 Menu Log commercial has resulted in an unforgettable moment on stage with the pop star.
After turning 16 on Friday, Archie Richards used Perry's Sunday night RAC Arena show as the setting for his birthday party.
Summoned to the stage by the performer alongside several other fans in eye-catching outfits, the teen was encouraged to rap a few famous lines from the advert — and even took some snaps with the star he's admired for more than 10 years. Archie Richards has fun on stage with Katy Perry. Credit: Archie Richards
'You always manifest it, but you don't actually think it's going to happen to you,' he told PerthNow.
'It just didn't feel real.'
Asked how the Roar singer reacted to his obscure outfit choice, Mr Richards believes he caught her slightly off guard.
'I think she was a bit taken aback. It's not every day you see a teenage boy dressed up in a Menu Log sandwich board,' he joked.
Each moment of his performance was caught on camera by his 'ecstatic' friend, with the audience lapping up the youngster's energy.
However, his unforgettable experience almost didn't happen.
The teen said that his one-of-a-kind outfit was a last-minute DIY job, initially planning to attend as a 'firework' before a change of heart.
'I thought, 'What if I just paint (the cardboard) orange and stick some glitter in the shape of Menu Log on it?',' he recalled.
'I made it the day of the concert in about two hours, so I'm pretty proud of it.'
Perry played a mix of her classic hits, such as Dark Horse and Roar, as well as recent hits from her 2024 album titled 143.
The 40-year-old's famous husband, actor Orlando Bloom, and her daughter Daisy have accompanied the star in Perth.
With Mr Richards part of the next-generation of Perry fans, the teen showed his age when asked how he felt about the Pirates of the Caribbean star's presence in town.
'To be completely honest, I don't know who Orlando Bloom is,' he said.
The excited fan said he would be attending the singer's second show in Perth on Monday night, and vowed to 'outfit repeat' after success the first time.
'Same costume, but I'm sitting a lot closer so she'll definitely see me,' he said.
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