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    This month's THUNK does the unthinkable as we look at all that's wrong with this year's Christmas ad from famously festive, John Lewis.

They're not the only ones under scrutiny. Senior Planner, Lisa King, has made a list. She's checked it twice. And you're about to find out which brands have been naughty or nice.

   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  "Feck the Halls"  
 
  Does Christmas need a new soundtrack? With the festive season firmly upon us, Senior Planner, Lisa King, ponders the question: How can we feel Christmas-y when the world feels so upside down?  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The Taylor Takeover
 
 
  The Taylor Takeover
 
 
  It seems we could learn a thing or two from Taylor Swift on the re-release of her 2012 album. From Sims to Starbucks, we're seeing RED and we're seeing it everywhere. 
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America's Secret Playlist
 
 
  America's Secret Playlist
 
 
  Americans are known for their eternal optimism, but a new study into their secret listening habits has revealed something rather unexpected. 
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Top tips for a Greener Christmas
 
 
  Top Tips for a Greener Christmas
 
 
  Looking for ways to spread Christmas cheer without polluting the planet? WWF has got you covered. 
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  #EcoChristmas  
 
 
 
 
The Heftiest of Price Tags
 
 
  The Heftiest of Price Tags
 
 
  They say money can't buy happiness. But you know what money can buy? The ultimate destruction of Planet Earth and every organism on it. 
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