Kelly Clarkson’s ongoing dispute with a Brooklyn store over a mechanical bird has taken an expensive turn, with the shop now listing the bird, named “Molly,” for a staggering $15 million. The co-owner of Art of Play, Adam Rubin, decided to put Molly up for sale amid the viral feud with the pop star.
The shop’s current listing describes Molly as the world’s most famous singing bird automaton, designed and created by Bliss Kolb, priced at $15,000,000. Rubin mentioned that if someone purchased the bird, he would give each shop employee $15,000 and pay Kolb $1 million, with the remaining funds going towards acquiring other antique automata.
Despite attempts to reach out for confirmation, CBC News has not received a response from Art of Play. The situation has garnered significant attention online, escalating from the initial $15,000 price tag Clarkson claimed to have seen during her visit on October 10.
In response to the uproar, Rubin expressed concerns for the shop’s safety, stating that the increased foot traffic was accompanied by backlash from Clarkson’s fans. The saga unfolded as Clarkson posted about her shopping experience, alleging mistreatment akin to a scene from the movie “Pretty Woman.”
The online exchange intensified, with Clarkson sharing a photo of Molly with a $15,000 price tag, challenging the shop’s response. Art of Play clarified that the amount referred to a similar bird that could be produced, not Molly itself. The store also offered to show Clarkson an alternative bird automaton priced at approximately $2,000, but she left before seeing it.
As the dispute continued, social media users weighed in on the controversy, sharing diverse opinions on the situation. The unfolding events have sparked discussions around customer treatment and perceptions in retail settings.
