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Target lambasted over ‘insensitive’ OCD Christmas jumper

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By John Glenday, Reporter

November 12, 2015 | 2 min read

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.

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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.

With the bright red sweater leaving red faces all-round the firm is being urged to discontinue the range but has thus far refused to remove it from stores.

Similar jumpers are being sold by Zazzle, CafePress.com and Etsy.

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