Kelly Clarkson fires back at New York shop as social media rages over getting ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment
Singer Kelly Clarkson publicly criticized a Brooklyn shop for poor service, comparing it to a scene from 'Pretty Woman'. The shop owner responded by clarifying that the item Clarkson wanted was not for sale and defending the store's inclusive customer service policies.
Why it matters
This incident illustrates the power of celebrity social media influence and the potential for small businesses to face sudden, intense public scrutiny.
Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store owner are trading verbal jabs through social media after the singer said she got "Pretty Woman" treatment over a dispute over an expensive singing bird sculpture she says she tried to buy.
Clarkson posted Saturday: "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. Wow, dude. You're an idiot and just lost a huge sale. 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."
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