Kelly Clarkson's recent headline-making feud has public relations experts saying the viral attention brings risks for the store, but could create an opportunity if it handles the backlash well.Over the weekend, Clarkson called out Art of Play, a Brooklyn store known for its collection of toys, games, books, puzzles and other unique items, for allegedly denying her the ability to buy "Molly," a one-of-a-kind singing and dancing bird automaton."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," Clarkson wrote.PR experts have weighed in on Kelly Clarkson's online feud with a small store in Brooklyn, Art of Play.(Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)"Wow, dude.
You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale," she continued.KELLY CLARKSON SLAMS BROOKLYN STORE OVER ‘PRETTY WOMAN’ TREATMENTClarkson then compared the encounter to a memorable scene from the 1990 movie "Pretty Woman," in which Julia Roberts’ character, Vivian Ward, is dismissed by a boutique saleswoman who assumes she cannot afford the store’s clothing."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," Clarkson added.The singer’s description of the incident echoed the famous "Pretty Woman" scene, in which Vivian returns to the boutique after being rejected and tells the saleswoman, "Big mistake.Big.
Huge."A source told People: "She’s usually very private and public drama like this isn’t her.""She’s clearly so ticked off that she couldn’t keep quiet about it.Everyone is surprised by how much this whole thing has escalated," the insider told the outlet.Kelly Clarkson described a recent shopping experience to one of Julia Roberts' character in "Pretty Woman." (Getty Images)Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles ...