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Target lambasted over ‘insensitive’ OCD Christmas jumper

on Nov 12, 2015 | 0 comments

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