Kelly Clarkson claps back at Brooklyn store’s apology: ‘You’re not only rude, you’re also a liar’

See more of our coverage in your search results. Kelly Clarkson is definitely not in the mood to play. Clarkson snapped back on X within hours: “Cool, cool. Sure, it wasn’t for sale. That’s the narrative Art of Play is gonna go with.” Kelly Clarkson clapped back in the latest social media exchange involving her experience at a Brooklyn store. Getty Images for SiriusXM Clarkson wanted to buy an animated bird (seen here) at the store, but allegedly was treated as if she could not afford to purchase it. The store is saying now that the bird was never for sale. Instagram/artofplay “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,'” Clarkson added. “That all never happened and now it’s not for sale. Okay, cool. So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar. Got it.” Clarkson also addressed that the store owners — by their own admission in their post — were “suddenly attacked by 8 million people” and having a “surreal experience” to the reaction from her fans. Clarkson took to X to refute the claim the bird was not for sale, writing that she was told it was “$15,000” and it was suggested that she might want something cheaper instead. Twitter/kellyclarkson Art of Play (seen above) expressed dismay that Clarkson’s more than 8 million followers were now allegedly attacking the store. Art of Play Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! “By the way, I obviously support small businesses because I was literally at a small business trying to purchase things. I love small businesses and know they are important and I always support them, but you don’t get a free pass to treat people less than in your store just because you are a small business. It’s not that hard to be kind. I never blast people but you my friend were an exception.” “Your store is really cool,” she concluded. “Unfortunately, you aren’t.” Clarkson first criticized the store on Saturday for her negative shopping experience, likening herself to Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman.” “Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me,” she shared on X. Clarkson wrote that she supports small businesses, but that “you don’t get a free pass to treat people less than.” Her original post discussing the incident is seen above. kellyclarkson/X “You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale,” Clarkson wrote. Getty Images for Live Nation Las Vegas “Wow, dude,” the “American Idol” winner continued, seemingly calling out a specific associate she’d interacted with. “You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale.” Clarkson concluded her post by telling her 8.8 million followers on the social media platform: “But y’all should go check out Art of Play in Brooklyn if you enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts character in Pretty Woman. For sure, check it out.” In addition to their explanation regarding the singing bird, Art of Play noted on their social media in response: “At Art of Play, whether someone comes in to make a purchase or simply look around for a while, they are equally welcome,” adding thanks to their supporters and a note that many people “stay for hours enjoying our puzzles, games and toys.” Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!