A shopping trip has become a very public standoff amid Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store, Art of Play. The dispute took a more intense turn after the store responded to her complaint and responded within a few hours. At its center is a $15,000 price tag and disagreement over whether an item was ever for sale.
Kelly Clarkson hits back at Brooklyn store’s apology over $15K bird controversy
kelly clarkson first Posted About her trip on X, writing that she had gone to Brooklyn to look at a store she thought looked “really cool”. She said she was “looked at as if (she) couldn’t afford it” and was told that a colleague could find something comparable. The singer continued, “You’re an idiot and you just lost a big sale.” Clarkson also compared her behavior to that of Julia Roberts’ character in “Pretty Woman”.
Brooklyn Store, Art of Play, express reaction Next day on Instagram. He said Clarkson had asked about “Molly”, a unique singing and dancing bird automaton used in his magic show. He also explained that Molly is permanently attached to the wall and is not for sale.
The statement further acknowledged his complaint. His experience “will be remembered by anyone who has ever felt they were judged in a store,” the store wrote. Art of Play said every visitor is welcome, whether they shop or simply browse. The store also mentioned that “8 million people who have never visited our stores” are being targeted.
Clarkson didn’t let it calm him down. In a follow-up post, he controversial Store version of events. She said he pointed to a price tag titled “Singing Bird” and asked if the item was for sale. The singer also claimed the associate responded that it was for sale, but cost $15,000, and offered to find something comparable. “So you’re not only rude, but also a liar,” the “Since You’ve Been Gone” singer said.
The 44-year-old also directly addressed the small-business aspect. “It’s not that hard to be kind,” he wrote, adding that being a small business is no excuse for treating customers poorly. She finally said: “Your store is really good. Unfortunately, you are not.”
The exchange between the host of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and the Brooklyn store has attracted huge attention. The store thanked supporters and said it hoped “someday things will be cleared up with Kelly.”