Kelly Clarkson’s viral feud continues to make waves in pop culture, and it seems everyone wants a piece of the drama.
Now, “Angry Birds 3” appears to be joining the conversation, tapping into the internet’s latest obsession with a cheeky nod to the infamous controversy.
Clarkson previously called out a Brooklyn storefront on Twitter for refusing to sell her a mechanical bird, saying they treated her like Julia Roberts’ character in “Pretty Woman.”
The incident quickly made headlines and sparked plenty of online discussion, and now it seems to be inspiring a moment in the animated world.
New ‘Angry Birds 3’ Poster References Kelly Clarkson And The Mechanical Bird Scandal
A promotional image for the latest “Angry Birds” movie has caught fans’ attention for the most unexpected reason: a reference to Clarkson and Molly.
The film artwork shared on X showed the infamous Molly bird, who was replaced by Chuck, a character from the “Angry Birds” movies.
The tag beside the art read “Angry Bird Chuck: one bird for the price of a movie ticket,” with the former $15,000.00 price tag scribbled out.
The post comes ahead of the film’s December 23rd release, as its promotional campaign gets underway.
The third installment of the franchise follows Red, voiced by Jason Sudeikis, as he navigates a totally different adventure: fatherhood. It also has fan favorites Danny McBride and Josh Gad as Bomb and Chuck, and Rachel Bloom as Silver.
Fans Praised Kelly Clarkson Reference In ‘Angry Birds 3’ Poster
The promotional image quickly caught fans’ attention and sparked hilarious reactions. “Angry Birds 3 is already coming with the drama and the shade. The Kelly Clarkson reference is WILD,” an X user pointed out.
Others called for Clarkson to be involved in the movie. “They should totally get Kelly to voice a character! Even if it’s just like a short outtake situation! They could definitely make it a moment! Would be so fun! And funny!” With another declaring, “Put Kelly in the movie.”
Some users praised the creativity behind the poster, writing, “They had the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever, and they did,” with another adding, “I WOULD SEE THIS MOVIE BASED ON THIS MOVIE POSTER ALONE!”
An X user had an interesting take on the marketing move, describing it as PR tactics for the third sequel of the animation: “Now I’m convinced the whole @kellyclarkson Art of Play beef was just a clever marketing ploy for Angry Birds 3.”
Brooklyn Store Raises Mechanical Bird Price To $15 million Amid Kelly Clarkson Feud
The buzz doesn’t stop at social media alone. The Brooklyn establishment behind the mechanical mascot also made headlines by raising its price to a staggering $15 million, according to The Blast.
“We’ve raised the price due to popular demand,” Art of Play owner Adam Rubin revealed about Molly, which is a thousand times the original cost.
Rubin also clarified that Molly wasn’t for sale and that the $15,000 price applied to a similar art piece owned by Seattle artist Bliss Kolb. When they tried to offer Clarkson a cheaper, $2,000 alternative, they claimed she left before seeing it.
Brooklyn Store Owner Welcomes Kelly Clarkson Back With A Catch
Rubin continued giving interviews, mostly about how the business has been affected by Clarkson’s post.
Despite the dispute, Rubin welcomed Clarkson back to the shop, saying they held no ill will toward her and inviting her to enjoy what they had to offer.
There was, however, a catch to the invitation, as he wants Clarkson to face social consequences because of her “gross abuse of power completely reprehensible.”
Kelly Clarkson Seemed Unbothered With Brooklyn Store Fallout
As Rubin continues to speak openly about the scandal, “The Voice” alum has remained quiet since her initial posts about the saga. Clarkson seems to have moved on from the drama by focusing on work.
The 44-year-old performed at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas as the headline entertainer for Workday Rising’s Customer Appreciation Party
The singer appeared excited and focused on the music, rather than addressing the ongoing ruckus. She performed songs like “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” “Favorite Kind of High,” “Breakaway,” and “Since U Been Gone,” per The Blast.
