People are getting angry at this ‘OCD’ jumper for trivialising mental health

November 11, 2015, 5:27 am

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It looks like Target didn’t get the memo about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) being a serious mental illness and not a casual thing to make a joke about.

Apparently that’s not common knowledge, because the US shop thought it would be totally fine to create a festive jumper with ‘OCD Obsessive Christmas Disorder’ emblazoned across it.

Nope, not a single person in the design and manufacturing stages seemed to think: ‘Hang on a second, a few people might find this more than a little offensive.’

MORE: What it’s really like to suffer with extreme OCD

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The best burger in the world has been announced – and it has no meat in it

November 11, 2015, 5:40 am

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A burger in New York City has just been named the best in the world – and it doesn’t even contain any meat. 

We know. It’s mindblowing.

The famous $6 (£4) Superiority Burger, which has a fully vegan patty, has just been named the best the world has to offer by GQ magazine.

An impressive feat – and you just know it’s going to be a controversial choice.

People have been raving about the taste and texture of the chunky nutty burger but no one knows exactly what’s in it – just that no cows were harmed in its making.

It comes sandwiched in a bun with iceberg lettuce and tomato on top, plus dill pickle… Read the full story

Happy Diwali! 13 reasons Diwali is the best festival

November 11, 2015, 6:48 am

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Happy Diwali! 

If you haven’t celebrated Diwali, you are totally missing out, because it is definitely the best festival to take part in.

Not only does it last for five days, but it also actively encourages you to light as many candles or lamps for an ultimate cosy feel. Plus you get to eat as many samosas and other delicious fried foods… Read the full story

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November 11, 2015, 7:10 am

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Oh hey there, worriers of the world.

Whether you consider yourself anxious, overly analytical, or just a brilliant in-depth problem solver, there are some things that unite all of us overthinkers.

We’re here for you. We understand. We’re overthinkers, and these are the things we all face.

1. Dating is torturous

Does this person like me? Am I being weird? Let me take apart every single interaction we’ve ever had until I convince myself you don’t like me.

2. And horror of horrors if you ever develop full-on feelings for anyone

Emotions will go through rigorous analysis. We will act like total weirdos. Nothing will be easy and carefree.

But hey, we’re cute, right?

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QUIZ: Here’s your perfect winter jumper, based on your favourite rapper

November 11, 2015, 7:45 am

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Ever wondered what your favourite rapper would look like if they were a piece of luxury knitwear? Of course you have.

If you’re currently struggling to find the perfect jumper for the colder weather and desperately in search of a knit that’ll capture your true soul and essence, we’ve got you covered.

Because the key to finding the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe isn’t hiring a personal stylist or sifting through multiple wool options, but your preferred rapper.

Just choose your favourite musical legend, and we’ll match you to the perfect jumper. It’s science.

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15 things you’ll only know if your dad is your best friend

November 11, 2015, 7:54 am

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We all have a special place in our hearts for our parents, they brought us up, nurtured us, taught us right from wrong and support us through thick and thin.

A father’s bond with his children is always a strong one, but here are 15 things all those who are best friends with their dad can relate to:

1. You have inside jokes which nobody else finds funny

These usually go back to your childhood and times you spent together in your younger years, but they are still relevant in your adult life and still just as funny or stupid as they ever were. Whether it be books you used to… Read the full story

16 things only people who are sick of eating clean will understand

November 11, 2015, 8:21 am

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When it comes to fad diets, there seems to be a new one on the market every week.

No sooner have you started eating your five-a-day, you’re being told that fruit has too much sugar and blueberries are the enemy.

This year ‘eating cleaning’ has been all the rage.

Hailed as a lifestyle choice not a diet, apparently you’re no-one unless you know your gluten from your Paleo.

Sick of eating clean and could murder a Big Mac? You are not alone.

Here’s 16 things only people who are over eating clean will understand.

1. There are only so many ways you can cook a courgette

I love a… Read the full story

Here’s a satanic Starbucks cup, for anyone who wants their coffee to be more ‘festive’

November 11, 2015, 8:24 am

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Starbucks’ red cups are here, signalling the arrival of Christmas.

And the apocalypse, probably, because much to the rage of some very angry angry people, it is UNACCEPTABLE that Starbucks’ Christmas cups aren’t covered in pictures of the baby Jesus.

Because Christmas drinks should be Christmassy. Not subtle ombre, as fitting of a cup of coffee. But covered in festivity to capture the true Christmas spirit. On a cup.

If you feel equally strongly as these angry people, but have a slightly different religious affiliation, you’re going to LOVE these reusable Satanic Starbucks cups.

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12 things you’ll only know if you don’t understand Black Friday

November 11, 2015, 8:51 am

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Prices are going down and police are getting ready for shopping centre chaos… it must almost be Black Friday again.

In three weeks’ time, shoppers will be flocking to stores to make the most of pre-Christmas deals. But if you’re anything like me, you’re probably not quite feeling it.

In fact, the whole thing just might confuse and baffle you a bit.

You’re not alone though – here are 12 things you’ll only know if you just don’t get Black Friday.

1) You can’t get over the fact it’s called Black Friday

I mean, does anyone else think… Read the full story

10 reasons why we should have a singles day

November 11, 2015, 9:11 am

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China is celebrating its singles day on 11 November, and we know what you’re thinking. Why we can’t we have one too?

Of course, 11 November for us already has a very important event attached to it. We’re definitely an advocate of Armistice Day staying exactly where it is.

But there are a good 300-odd free days, one during which we could be celebrating singledom everywhere.

So here’s why singles should have their own day.

1) There are too many days dedicated to couples

Obviously there’s Valentine’s Day. But along the way other holidays such as Christmas somehow become about being with your loved one or kissing your crush… Read the full story

Here’s what family dinners have looked like over the last 100 years

November 11, 2015, 9:39 am

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What would you say is the classic family meal of today? Pasta and pesto? Salmon with vegetables? A massive pizza?

As you’d probably expect, dinnertime looked a little different 100 years ago. And 60 years ago. And even 20 years ago. What we like to eat every evening has changed a LOT over the years.

And in the spirit of those ‘100 years of beauty’ videos everyone loves, Mode has created a video roundup of family dinners over the last century.

It’s got an American focus (we think), but some of those food trends feel pretty familiar over the pond. If only because we’re so used to hearing about chicken kievs from… Read the full story

Move over cat cafes, we’ve discovered that a cat pub exists

November 11, 2015, 9:51 am

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Snoop Dogg has launched his own line of weed and cannabis products. Of course.

November 11, 2015, 10:02 am

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It was only a matter of time…

Yep, Snoop Dogg has launched his very own totally legit range of weed and THC-infused products.

The stylish line is called Leafs by Snoop, and includes everything from eight different strains of flowers hand-picked by Snoop himself, to cannabis concentrates (shatter and wax) and edibles (including THC-spiked peanut butter gems).

Despite the fact that we’re told, ‘Leafs by Snoop embodies the California cool lifestyle’, the range is only currently available at LivWell dispensaries in the state of Colorado, which was the first US state to legalise cannabis back in 2014.

MORE: Canadian Ben Baker went to meet Snoop Dogg wearing an amazing head-to-toe marijuana print ensemble

Talking about the launch, Snoop told cannabis culture site Merry Jane: ‘It’s a true blessing that I can share the products I love so much with y’all… Read the full story

Ad brilliantly makes the point that orcas belong in oceans, not theme parks

November 12, 2015, 3:37 am

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A company which makes products for children is teaching them that orcas belong in oceans, not in theme parks. 

Following news that SeaWorld isn’t stopping its killer whale shows, but is redeveloping them so the orcas don’t have to perform tricks on demand, one American brand is taking a stand.

Munchkin has been selling a squirtable orca bath toy for 10 years, but have taken it off the shelves to protest against the animals being kept in captivity for display.

Because, they say, ‘a bathtub isn’t big enough for an orca’.

Orca facts:

• There are a total of 57 orcas held in captivity.
• At… Read the full story

This quick driving game will tell you how old you are

November 12, 2015, 3:47 am

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Forget your birth certificate – there is only one definitive way how to find out how old you are.

And that’s by playing this mini game, of course.

Car parking website Just Park (yup, that’s a thing), surveyed 2,000 people on their emergency stopping time and used the results to create this game.

Simply click or press a key when the big stop sign comes up and they’ll use your reaction time to tell you how old you are.

It’s basically science.

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21 mistakes teenagers made in the 00s

November 12, 2015, 3:48 am

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Before the days of apps, YouTube stars and schools dishing out iPads, there was the noughties. A simpler place, a happier place, but most definitely an embarrassing place for teenagers.

How did we all end up so, well, normal?

1. Secretly buying black hair dye and devastating your mum at 9pm on a school night with the aftermath.

2. Applying ‘wet look’ hair gel. Sleek.

3. Spending all of your phone credit on ringtones off the TV, only to find out afterwards that your mate knew how to programme them in for free.

4. Collecting beanie babies. Seriously, they are still worth NOTHING.

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November 12, 2015, 4:05 am

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You can now buy a house for £16,000 from Muji

November 12, 2015, 4:40 am

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As well as excellent storage options and normcore PJs, Muji is now doing houses.

The Tokyo-based company will start selling three styles of house, off-the-peg, in late 2016. They’ll cost between three and five million yen (£16,000 to £26,700).

The houses may be small, but they’re perfectly formed.

Unveiled earlier this month during Tokyo Design Week, the Muji Huts were conjured from the imagination of three acclaimed designers: Naoto Fukasawa, Konstantin Grcic and English designer Jasper Morrison.

Morrison’s cork and timber house is the largest of the three and includes a cosy kitchen/diner and a spacious bathroom. 

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This Instagram account dedicated to blow drying dogs in slow-mo is the best thing on the internet

November 12, 2015, 4:46 am

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Oh hey there, explorer of the internet. Ready to meet your new favourite thing?

Jess Rona is a musician and stylist to all the fanciest dogs in LA. She has an Instagram account dedicated to sharing her dog grooming skillz – and, we’ll cut to the chase here, it’s pretty much the best thing on the internet, ever.

Not only does Jess share slow-mo videos of dogs getting blow dried, which would be brilliant in itself.

But she also has a magical knack for matching each dog to its perfect spirit song. Seriously.

Turn on your volume, watch these videos, and make your day a hundred times better. (Be warned, once you watch one, you’ll… Read the full story

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November 12, 2015, 4:54 am

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You’ve taken the leap and accepted a new job, but let’s be honest – you’re dreading the first day of the unknown.

New names, new faces and the scary prospect of having to find the toilet.

It’s 10 times worse than the first day of school ever was. If you’re the office newbie you’ll understand these struggles…

1. You get introduced to what feels like ten thousand people in the first morning. You shake everyone’s hand, tell them how nice it is to meet them, while your internal monologue tells you ‘as if I’m going to remember any of your names’. You spend the next three days wishing name badges were a socially acceptable request.

2. Instead of saying hello… Read the full story