Kelly Clarkson<\/a> visited us in Brooklyn and inquired about buying \u2018Molly,\u2019 a one-of-a-kind singing and dancing bird automaton who plays an important role in the magic shows we host here. <\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n
“Molly is permanently attached to the wall and isn\u2019t for sale. However, the negative experience Kelly described on twitter would resonate with anyone who has ever felt judged in a shop.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAt Art of Play whether someone comes in to make a purchase or simply look around for a while, they are equally welcome.<\/p>\n
\n“We greet everyone who walks in the door with the invitation to \u2018pick things up and play.\u2019 And they do, many stay for hours enjoying our puzzles, games and toys.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cImagine our surprise when our small local business was suddenly attacked by 8 million people who have never visited our store. It\u2019s been a surreal experience to be the focus of such widespread outrage after just one mention by a celebrity.”<\/p>\n
\nKelly has since responded with her own version of events.<\/p>\n
\nShe wrote: “Cool, cool. Sure, it wasn\u2019t for sale. That\u2019s the narrative Art of Play is gonna go with…<\/p>\n
\n“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\u2019t happen as you elevator eyed me saying in a condescending tone \u2018yes, it\u2019s for sale but it costs 15,000 dollars so if you\u2019d like me to find something comparable for you I can.\u2019 <\/p>\n
\n“That all never happened and now it\u2019s not for sale. Okay, cool. So you\u2019re not only rude, you\u2019re also a liar. Got it.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAnd by the way, I obviously support small businesses because I was literally at a small business trying to purchase things.<\/p>\n
\n“I love small businesses and know they are important and I always support them, but you don\u2019t get a free pass to treat people less than in your store just because you are a small business.<\/p>\n
\n“It\u2019s not that hard to be kind. I never blast people but you my friend were an exception. Your store is really cool. Unfortunately, you aren’t.”<\/p>\n
\nKelly reposted an image showing a $15,000 price tag next to the item in question.<\/p>\n
\nA Hollywood Reporter reader has since emailed the outlet and pointed out how the store has referred to that specific item as its own mascot for a while, with other posts saying it’s not for sale.<\/p>\n
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