Kelly Clarkson's $15K Mechanical Bird Dispute With Brooklyn Store Sparks Crisis PR Warning Kelly Clarkson's public feud with Brooklyn's Art of Play over a $15,000 mechanical bird could damage her relatable image, a crisis PR expert warns, as the store reports threats and doxing. Kelly Clarkson's public dispute with a Brooklyn small business over a $15,000 mechanical bird could damage the relatable image she has built over two decades, a crisis PR expert warned. Steve Honig, founder of The Honig Company, told Fox News Digital that some will see Clarkson as acting like a rich and famous prima donna and using her platform vindictively. But Honig added that most people will likely think that, for the most part, she acted accordingly and in many ways was a role model for standing up for oneself.Clarkson said an employee appeared to judge her based on her appearance and suggested she look at something comparable instead of the $15,000 mechanical bird she wanted to purchase. She also called the employee an idiot and said the store lost a major sale.Art of Play Responds To ClarksonArt of Play, which sells puzzles, games, toys, books and other specialty items, responded to Clarkson's original social media post, saying the business had been bombarded with hateful messages from 8 million people after the singer's accusations. The store wrote on Instagram: Imagine our surprise when our small local business was suddenly attacked by 8 million people who have never visited our store.It's been a surreal experience to be the focus of such widespread outrage after just one mention by a celebrity. Thanks to all our friends for their support and welcome to all the curious folks who discovered us amidst the drama. We're going to keep our heads down and hopefully, we can clear things up with Kelly someday. As a talented popular singer once said 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.' After Art of Play's Instagram post, Clarkson responded Sunday afternoon on X and Instagram stories to the store's assertion that the mechanical bird wasn't for sale. Cool, cool. Sure, it wasn't for sale. That's the narrative Art of Play is gonna go with, Clarkson wrote, adding a thumbs-up emoji.Clarkson Disputes Store NarrativeThe singer continued: 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't happen as you elevator eyed me saying in a condescending tone yes, it's for sale but it costs 15,000 dollars so if you'd like me to find something comparable for you I can. That all never happened and now it's not for sale. Okay, cool.So you're not only rude, you're also a liar. Got it, she added with a checkmark emoji. Clarkson added: And by the way, I obviously support small businesses because I was literally at a small business trying to purchase things. I love small businesses and know they are important and I always support them.But you don't get a free pass to treat people less than in your store just because you are a small business. It's 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. Clarkson's post also prompted criticism online, with some users accusing her of using her platform to target a small business. The store reportedly received a wave of negative Google reviews after the singer's comments went viral. In its statement, Art of Play explained: During the 5 minutes she spent in the store, she inquired about our mechanical bird puppet named Molly.Store Details Bird Purchase DetailsWe explained that while Molly is permanently attached to the wall and serves as a de facto mascot for our shop, a nearly identical automaton is owned by the creator of the machines, a brilliant artist named Bliss Kolb who lives in Seattle. He told us he would be willing to part with Molly's twin for $15,000. We explained all of this to Kelly Clarkson.We also offered to show her a different singing bird automaton, made by a traditional clockmaking shop in Germany, that she could have taken home with her that day. It costs about $2,000. She did not stick around long enough to see it. We've reached out to Kelly directly to try and clear the air, the shop concluded.We really do wish her the best and hope that someday we can all laugh about this misunderstanding. The owner of Art of Play, who is also a children's author, spoke with Fox News Digital inside the Brooklyn store Tuesday morning, claiming the singer has put his business in danger after their viral dispute. The fallout has extended beyond angry comments online, with people associated with the business allegedly facing threats and having their personal information exposed.Business Owner Claims ThreatsWe've got incredible support from our neighbors and fans over the past few days, and all of them have been attacked, threatened, doxed, he said. Molly, a mechanical singing bird designed by Bliss Kolb, is displayed at Art of Play in Brooklyn. The price tag now reads $15 million. Evan Nierman, CEO of Red Banyan, also weighed in on the situation.Fox News host Will Cain discussed singer Kelly Clarkson's social media post about her feud with the toy store in Brooklyn, N.Y. on The Will Cain Show. The dispute has drawn widespread attention, with crisis PR specialists warning that the American Idol winner's dispute over the $15,000 mechanical bird at Art of Play may backfire.