Kelly Clarkson
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“Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale,”
Kelly Clarkson · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-11
Clarkson wrote on X about the employee who served her at Art of Play.
“but you don’t get a free pass to treat people less than in your store just because you are a small business.”
Kelly Clarkson · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-11
Clarkson said she supports small businesses but that they should not get a free pass to treat people poorly.
“a few things in mind to buy”
Kelly Clarkson · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-11
Clarkson wrote on X that she visited the Brooklyn curiosity shop Art of Play with items she intended to purchase.
“if you enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts character.”
Kelly Clarkson · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-11
Clarkson compared her experience to a scene in the film 'Pretty Woman' and urged people to visit the store if they enjoy such treatment.
“so the whole conversation we had when I asked you if it was for sale whilst pointing to the price tag hanging on the wall with the title Singing Bird didn’t happen as you elevator eyed me saying in a condescending tone ‘yes, it’s for sale but it costs 15,000 dollars so if you’d like me to find something comparable for you I can,’”
Kelly Clarkson · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-11
Clarkson posted on X on Sunday evening, accusing Art of Play of lying about the bird art not being for sale and recounting the conversation with the employee.