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Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store's account of shopping incident
Singer Kelly Clarkson is involved in a public social media dispute with Art of Play, a magic and games boutique in Brooklyn, New York. Clarkson alleged that staff treated her dismissively, suggesting she could not afford certain items and offering “comparable” alternatives. She compared the experience to a scene from the film ‘Pretty Woman’.
Art of Play initially responded by stating that Clarkson had inquired about ‘Molly’, a unique mechanical bird automaton that is a permanent fixture of the shop and not for sale. The store clarified that while the specific item was unavailable, they had offered to facilitate the purchase of a similar $15,000 piece from creator Bliss Kolb, or a $2,000 alternative available immediately.
Clarkson refuted this explanation, posting a photo of a price tag near the bird and accusing the store of being dishonest about the interaction. The dispute has garnered tens of millions of views online, drawing polarized reactions from the public regarding customer service and the handling of the controversy.
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