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BIZARRE: Snapper person - You Need To See This

Pooches and pollsters point to popular prime minister

The prime minister has basked in the attention of curious locals and friendly pooches in a safe Labor seat but not everyone was happy to see him.

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Autistic boy obsessed with John Lewis Christmas ad thanks retailer for gifts

Tommy Lamb fell in love with Snapper, the Venus flytrap character, in the retailer’s Christmas advert.

The Independent UK

Our expert guide on caring for a Venus flytrap, so you can nurture your very own 'Snapper' at home

Want to pick up your own unconventional festive mascot this Christmas? Here's what you'll need to know

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John Lewis Christmas advert sparks huge debate as fans divided over ‘festive’ Venus flytrap

Some fans were ‘dissatisfied’ with Snapper the Venus flytrap, while others said it provided a much needed ‘laugh’

The Independent UK

The new John Lewis Christmas ad for 2023 is creepy and strange yet my favourite by far

The John Lewis 2023 Christmas ad evokes Little Shop of Horrors for a refreshing change from the norm

Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid and Kate Garraway clash over John Lewis 2023 Christmas advert

This year’s advert, ‘Snapper, The Perfect Tree’, features an original song performed by Andrea Bocelli

Evening Standard

John Lewis Christmas advert: Mischievous Venus flytrap called Snapper is the star of retailer's festive campaign

This year's advert features an original song performed by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli

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John Lewis' Christmas advert 2023 in full is here, with a very unusual festive mascot

This year's ad shows how even the unconventional can make for a perfect Christmas

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John Lewis Christmas advert 2023 review: a Little Shop of Ho-ho-ho rings in this newly established tradition

Getting a CGI Venus Flytrap for Christmas isn't traditional, but John Lewis makes it work

Evening Standard

John Lewis Christmas ad snaps back on track with a Venus flytrap

Retailer reboots ‘child-makes-unusual-friend’ formula but drops the usual pop cover – bringing in tenor Andrea Bocelli instead

The Guardian - UK

John Lewis Christmas advert 2023 review: Snapper the Venus flytrap is too cute to resist

As the retail giant returns with another blockbuster ad, Ellie Muir can’t help but fall for the trailer’s prickly protagonist

The Independent UK

John Lewis turns to Snapper the mischievous Venus flytrap for festive ad

The upbeat campaign features an original song performed by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.

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