‘Wow, dude. You’re an idiot’: why Kelly Clarkson is fighting over a $15,000 bird on social media

After having a Pretty Woman moment in a Brooklyn store, the singer-songwriter let rip on X

‘Wow, dude. You’re an idiot’: why Kelly Clarkson is fighting over a $15,000 bird on social media

TL;DR

  • Kelly Clarkson felt snubbed at Brooklyn store Art of Play when inquiring about a $15,000 mechanical bird named Molly.
  • She perceived the staff's reaction as judgmental, implying she couldn't afford the item, similar to a scene in 'Pretty Woman'.
  • Clarkson publicly shamed the store on X, calling the staff member rude and an idiot.
  • Art of Play responded on Instagram, stating Molly was not for sale and that their business was being attacked unfairly.
  • Clarkson disputed the store's claim, calling them liars and stating the conversation about the bird and its price tag did happen.
  • The store claimed they reached out to Clarkson to clear the air and hoped they could laugh about the misunderstanding.
  • The incident generated significant social media attention and a public disagreement between the singer and the store.