The Aporia
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Kelly Clarkson visited Art of Play, a Brooklyn store known for unique items like toys and games, after seeing it online and wanting to purchase some things. She claimed an employee treated her poorly by looking at her as if she couldn't afford the items and offering alternatives instead. On Saturday, Clarkson took to X (formerly Twitter) to share this negative experience and compared it to a scene from "Pretty Woman," where Julia Roberts’ character faces similar discrimination.
The incident quickly went viral, with many criticizing Art of Play for their alleged poor treatment of customers. In response, the store posted on Instagram that Clarkson had asked about purchasing Molly, a one-of-a-kind singing and dancing bird automaton permanently attached to the wall which was not for sale. They also mentioned they offered her an identical German-made version costing $2,000 but she left before seeing it.
Clarkson responded angrily on X, denying the store’s claims about the item being non-negotiable and accusing them of lying and being rude. The back-and-forth has garnered significant attention online, with both sides presenting conflicting narratives regarding what transpired during her visit to Art of Play in Brooklyn.
