In Defense of Kelly Clarkson (Kind Of) and the $15,000 Singing Bird Saga
Kelly Clarkson does not seem to be winning the war she haphazardly declared against a Brooklyn novelty store. But the mere fact of its existence is proof that Clarkson is providing the public a service, of sorts. For too long, celebrities have been PR-trained and social-media-managed within an inch of their lives. Clarkson, Twitter fingers […]
In a recent dispute, celebrity Kelly Clarkson and Brooklyn-based store Art of Play found themselves at odds over a $15,000 singing bird named Molly. Clarkson, 44, took to Instagram Stories on October 11 to challenge the shop's claims that the automaton was never for sale. The store had previously stated that Molly was permanently attached to the wall, making it unavailable for purchase.
Clarkson, however, claims she pointed to a price tag on the wall labeled "Singing Bird" and asked if the item was available. According to her account, an employee confirmed its availability and price, then offered to find her a comparable item. The disagreement began when Clarkson posted about her Brooklyn shopping experience, noting that she was treated as if she couldn't afford the items she had in mind.
Art of Play responded on Instagram, explaining that Molly is a unique piece used in their magic shows and that they were dismayed by the widespread anger directed at them due to a single celebrity post. Clarkson dismissed the notion that she was targeting a small business, emphasizing her appreciation for small businesses but criticizing poor customer treatment. She affirmed that Molly was indeed for sale, despite Art of Play's claims.
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