A New York City Art Shop isn't going to let Kelly Clarkson's celebrity status stop them from getting the truth out. After they were involved in a social media debacle with the singer over the weekend.
The saga began on Saturday (October 10). When the former television show host
However, the art shop clapped back at the former American Idol contestant. And noted that there were pertinent facts left out of her story.
For one, the item that Clarkson inquired about purchasing was a "one-of-a-kind singing and dancing bird automaton" that is used for the magic shows that the store hosts. And the item was not for sale because it is "permanently attached to the wall."
They also noted that everyone who visits their show is "equally welcome." And are invited to "pick up things and play," regardless of their celebrity status. But as for the negative experience where Clarkson claims she was treated as if she couldn't afford the bird, the store says that they offered to show her a different singing automaton. And that they were shocked after learning why they had been attacked by Clarkson and her 8 million social media followers.
"Imagine our surprise when our small local business was suddenly attacked by 8 million people who have never visited our store," the post reads. "It's been a surreal experience to be the focus of such widespread outrage after just one mention by a celebrity."
