From TheWrap · Benjamin Lindsay · · 50s
Kelly Clarkson Toyshop Disrespect
Kelly Clarkson accused Brooklyn toyshop of disrespect after claiming staff treated her as unaffordable.
In brief
Kelly Clarkson accused Brooklyn toyshop of disrespect after claiming staff treated her as unaffordable. Kelly Clarkson claimed Brooklyn toyshop staff treated her as unaffordable, but shop says she wanted to buy a permanent fixture. Originally reported by TheWrap.
Kelly Clarkson's X Post
Kelly Clarkson said a sales associate looked at her as if she couldn't afford to shop there and was told he could find something comparable.
“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 Response
Art of Play said Kelly wanted to buy a permanent wall fixture named Molly, which is not for sale.
“Yesterday, Kelly Clarkson visited us in Brooklyn and inquired about buying 'Molly,' a one-of-a-kind singing and dancing bird automaton who plays an important role in the magic shows we host here”
Online Harassment
Art of Play reported 8 million fans harassed them online after Kelly's X post went viral.
“Imagine our surprise when our small local business was suddenly attacked by 8 million people who have never visited our store”
Shop's Next Steps
Art of Play said they will clear things with Kelly and hope to resolve the situation.
“We're going to keep our heads down and hopefully, we can clear things up with Kelly someday”
What matters most
Kelly Clarkson claimed Brooklyn toyshop staff treated her as unaffordable, but shop says she wanted to buy a permanent fixture.
