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Kelly Clarkson Criticizes Brooklyn Game Store Over Pricing

Pop star claims store treated her with condescension during visit.

New York Editorial News Desk October 11, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Clarkson criticized a Brooklyn game store for how she was treated.
  • Store said the animatronic bird she inquired about was not for sale.
  • Store acknowledged the negative experience but did not confirm details.

Kelly Clarkson expressed dissatisfaction with a Brooklyn game store after a recent visit. She claimed staff treated her with condescension when she asked about the price of an animatronic bird.

The pop star shared her experience on social media, stating she was looked at as if she couldn’t afford the item and was told she could find something comparable.

Art of Play, the store in question, responded to the criticism. They stated that the bird automata named Molly was not for sale and was permanently attached to the wall.

The store did not confirm or deny Clarkson’s account of the incident. Instead, they noted that the negative experience she described would resonate with others who have felt judged in a shop.

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