Target lambasted over ‘insensitive’ OCD Christmas jumper
By John Glenday
Bad taste Christmas jumpers have become an ironic seasonal staple in recent years however Target has found such approaches have limits after receiving a social media roasting after advertising an ‘OCD: Obsessive Christmas Disorder’ jumper for sale at $22.40.
Target became a literal focus of criticism with many accusing the retailer of insensitivity in its handling of a serious mental illness which currently afflicts 2.2m Americans, leaving them overcome with anxiety when dealing with compulsive behaviour.
Disappointed in @Target. I have #OCD, and this perpetuates misinfo about mental illness affecting 1% of population. Read full story ›
Source: The Drum




