Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over $15m bird
Summary
A small toy store in Brooklyn called Art of Play became popular after singer Kelly Clarkson said they treated her badly when she tried to buy a $15,000 singing mechanical bird. The store says the bird on the wall is not for sale and offered her a similar one for $15,000 and another for $2,000, and now faces threats and lots of media attention.Key Facts
- Kelly Clarkson posted online that she was treated poorly at Art of Play in Brooklyn when wanting to buy a singing bird.
- Clarkson said the bird cost $15,000 and she felt looked down on by store staff.
- The store said the bird on the wall, named Molly, is not for sale because it is attached to the wall.
- Art of Play offered Clarkson a similar bird for $15,000 and suggested another singing bird from Germany for $2,000.
- The store received a large amount of negative attention and threats after Clarkson’s complaint.
- Surveillance video shows Clarkson browsing and speaking with staff during her visit.
- A price tag of $15 million was humorously placed next to the bird in the store after the incident.
- Local customers and neighbors described the store as a welcoming small business surprised by the controversy.
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