@user21297829729098: Kelly Clarkson accused a Brooklyn shop of treating her like she couldn’t afford a $15,000 singing bird. Now, the store is pushing back with a very different version of events. The American Idol winner and talk show host visited Art of Play on October 10, hoping to purchase a mechanical bird ornament named Molly. Clarkson claimed an employee spoke to her in a condescending tone and offered to find something comparable after telling her the item cost $15,000. But the store insists there was more to the story. In a new Instagram statement, Art of Play explained that Molly was permanently attached to the wall and served as the shop’s mascot. However, the machine’s creator, artist Bliss Kolb, reportedly owned an almost identical bird and was willing to sell it for $15,000. The store also claimed it offered Clarkson another singing bird, made by a traditional German clockmaking company, for around $2,000. According to the business, Clarkson left before seeing that alternative. Clarkson, however, rejected the store’s earlier explanation, insisting that an employee had discussed the $15,000 price with her and that the shop was now changing its story. She also defended her decision to speak out, saying she wanted to support the small business but believed being a local shop did not excuse treating customers poorly. Despite the public disagreement, Art of Play said it had reached out to Clarkson directly, hoping the two sides could clear up the misunderstanding. One shopping trip, two conflicting stories, and a small business caught in a viral celebrity dispute. Whose explanation do you find more convincing: Kelly Clarkson’s or the store’s? \#KellyClarkson #CelebrityNews #ViralDrama #Brooklyn #artofplay

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