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Target’s “OCD” Christmas sweater spurs social media backlash

People have said the retailer is poking fun at OCD
A person wearing a red sweater with the text "OCD: Obsessive Christmas Disorder" in bold colors.

Target is being accused online of being insensitive towards those with mental illness because it’s selling a sweater bearing the phrase “Obsessive Christmas Disorder.”

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The shirts were released as a part of the American Target’s holiday sweater collection in store and online.

Shoppers have said the sweater is poking fun at OCD, a serious mental illness and have called for the retailer to remove it.

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However, Target has no plans to remove them from shelves with a spokesperson saying, “We never want to disappoint any of our guest and apologise for any discomfort.”

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