From Mashable · Olivia Tauber · · 1m 10s
Kelly Clarkson's $15,000 Bird Feud Explained
Kelly Clarkson accused Art of Play of rude treatment after a $15,000 singing bird incident.
In brief
Kelly Clarkson accused Art of Play of rude treatment after a $15,000 singing bird incident. Kelly Clarkson criticized Art of Play for allegedly treating her poorly after a $15,000 singing bird purchase. Originally reported by Mashable.
Kelly Clarkson's shopping complaint
Kelly Clarkson posted on X about feeling judged at a Brooklyn store after a $15,000 singing bird purchase.
“Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn't afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me”
Art of Play's response
Art of Play said Molly, a singing bird used in magic shows, is permanently attached to the wall and not for sale.
“Molly is permanently attached to the wall and isn't for sale”
Clarkson's counterclaim
Clarkson alleged the employee treated her condescendingly and lied about the bird's price being $15,000.
“So you're not only rude, you're also a liar”
Shop's additional context
Art of Play mentioned a nearly identical singing bird by Seattle artist Bliss Kolb could be purchased for $15,000.
“He told us he would be willing to part with Molly's twin for $15,000”
Clarkson's pushback
Clarkson defended small businesses but said treating customers poorly isn't acceptable regardless of business size.
“I love small businesses and know they are important, and I always support them, but you don't get a free pass to treat people less than in your store just because you are a small business”
Online reactions
Commenters debated whether Clarkson's criticism was justified and if Art of Play should have apologized for the incident.
“Why not say, 'We can put you in touch with the maker?'”
What happened next
Art of Play offered a $2,000 singing bird from a German clockmaker but Clarkson did not see it.
“It costs about $2,000”
Here's the gist
Kelly Clarkson criticized Art of Play for allegedly treating her poorly after a $15,000 singing bird purchase.
