This story has gotten way bigger than it should have.

I am surprised about this behavior from Kelly Clarkson. I don't recall there ever being drama around her.

Even if she was made to feel “ less than”, why not call the store manager? Why blast it out to millions in social media?

Would be interesting to hear from other customers in the shop that day.

The manager believes his employee’s side of the story. Otherwise he would have offered an apology?

What do you think?

I haven’t followed this story at all.

If she liked the bird, she should have just bought it or left.

It reminds me of a Ronnie Hawkins story from years ago.

“Friendship with Hawkins led Lightfoot to write another song. It all stemmed from the larger-than-life character’s taste for expensive cars and an outrageous but entirely true story. One day, the bearded, longhaired Hawkins walked into a Toronto car dealership on Bay Street, dressed in blue jeans and cowboy boots, and kicked the tires on a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. A salesman, looking on, was horrified.

”“How much?” asked Hawkins. “I doubt if you can afford it,” the salesman sniffed. “This RR on the front here, guess that stands for Rock ’n’ Roll, right?” The salesman nearly collapsed. “Is that dashboard real wood?” Hawkins asked. “Of course it’s real wood,” snapped the salesman. “Is there a termite warranty?” asked Hawkins.

Hawkins then asked if he could take the Silver Cloud for a test drive, but the salesman simply shook his head and started edging Hawkins toward the door. “I'd sure like this Rock ’n’ Roll car,” Hawkins told him. “I'll be back later.” McRae continued the story:

Hawkins went to Honest Ed’s discount store, got a shopping bag. Then he went to his bank, withdrew $18,500 cash. Then he went back to the dealership. The salesman turned white when he stomped in. “How much is this Rock ’n’ Roll car again?” he persisted. “Eighteen thousand, five hundred,” the salesman sighed wearily. “Fine,” said Hawkins, “I'll take ’er.” He dumped the bag of money on the floor. The salesman’s jaw dropped, his eyes popped. “Tell me,” said Hawkins to the sales manager, who had come running up at that point, “how much commission would your salesman normally get on this deal?” The sales manager swallowed hard. “About $1,500,” he said. “Good,” said Hawkins, “then I'll just take back $1,500.” He reached down, scooped it up and moments later drove the Rolls out of the showroom.

https://www.nicholasjennings.com/gordon-lightfoot-ronnie-hawkins-and-the-rolls-royce

I only saw a snippet about it. It does seem to be much ado about not much. Was the item for sale or not? There was a price tag on it?

just another celebrity with an overblown sense of entitlement. 🙄

Chloe, that exact bird was not. It is permanently attached to the wall and is part of the shows that the store performs.

The price tag reflected the cost of one that would needed to be ordered. Or a much less pricey bird could be bought for $2,000.

Through the exchange, Kelly felt disrespected.