From Rolling Stone · Emily Zemler · · 50s
Kelly Clarkson vs Brooklyn Store Over Shopping Experience
Kelly Clarkson accuses Brooklyn store Art of Play of rude treatment after claiming a $15,000 bird puppet wasn't for sale.
In brief
Kelly Clarkson accuses Brooklyn store Art of Play of rude treatment after claiming a $15,000 bird puppet wasn't for sale. Kelly Clarkson called Art of Play rude and dishonest after claiming a $15,000 bird puppet wasn't for sale. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Kelly Clarkson's complaint
Kelly Clarkson shared she visited Brooklyn store Art of Play and felt treated like she couldn't afford items.
“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 $15,000 bird puppet, isn't for sale but acknowledged feeling judged.
“Molly is permanently attached to the wall and isn’t for sale. However, the negative experience Kelly described on twitter would resonate with anyone who has ever felt judged in a shop”
Clarkson clarifies
Clarkson confirmed Molly wasn't for sale but accused Art of Play of rudeness and dishonesty.
“So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar. Got it. And by the way, I obviously support small businesses because I was literally at a small business trying to purchase things”
Art of Play's clarification
Art of Play stated Clarkson spent only five minutes in the store inquiring about Molly.
“Art of Play later clarified that Clarkson spent only five minutes in the store, during which she inquired about about 'our mechanical bird puppet named Molly'”
The essence
Kelly Clarkson called Art of Play rude and dishonest after claiming a $15,000 bird puppet wasn't for sale.
