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Casio’s new watch collab with Stranger Things goes retro
Mumbai: Casio Computer Co. Ltd. has announced the release of the A120WEST, a collaboration model inspired by the Netflix megahit, Stranger Things.
Stranger Things is a Netflix mystery adventure series set in 1980s small-town America. In 1983, a young boy vanishes into thin air from a sleepy American midwest town. As friends, family, and local police search for answers, they are drawn into an extraordinary mystery involving top secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one very strange little girl.
A love letter to the 80s classics that captivated a generation.
The new watch design was inspired by Stranger Things, a show with plenty of references to 1980s culture. Based on the A120, a watch inspired by digital watches Casio released in the 1980s, the design pays homage to the ‘Upside Down’, an alternate dimension that exists in parallel to the human world.
The watch face depicts the world of the Stranger Things characters, with pop, colorful front buttons reminiscent of the 1980s with a Demogorgon appearing at the center, as he appears in the human world. When the LED light button is pressed, the show name is revealed printed upside down, implying the presence of another world on the other side. The back of the case and translucent band are designed with eerie tentacles stretching out from the underworld, evoking the connection between the two worlds.
The special packaging is illustrated with images of the show’s cast of young characters.
Seasons 1-4 of Stranger Things are now streaming globally on Netflix.
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KFC turns tea time into dunk time with Khushi and Orry
Dunked range campaign mixes gossip, friendship and extra sauce.
MUMBAI: When the tea is hot and the chicken is hotter, you know it is going to be a night in. KFC has unveiled a new campaign for its all-new Dunked range, enlisting Bollywood’s favourite BFF duo Khushi Kapoor and Orry for a reel that serves sass with a side of sauce.
The video plays out like a familiar Gen Z script. A party is ditched after Orry’s swollen face becomes the evening’s plot twist. Instead of flashing lights and crowded dance floors, the duo opts for a cosy night in. Khushi proposes a New Year resolution to simply stay home more often. Orry counters with a more ambitious goal shedding his “gossip aunty” reputation, a claim that earns him a sceptical look.
Naturally, restraint does not last long. Before Khushi can finish her sentence, Orry launches into animated storytelling mode. Celebrity break-ups, DM drama, influencers on diets, the tea flows freely, and so does the dunking. Between bites and banter, KFC’s Dunked range becomes the unofficial third wheel, anchoring the conversation in indulgence.
The campaign cleverly mirrors product and persona. Just as the Dunked range promises bold flavours and generous sauce, the reel leans into exaggerated expressions, playful tension and friendship dynamics that feel instantly shareable. The storytelling is fast, cheeky and built for scroll culture.
By tapping into pop-culture references and the easy chemistry between the two personalities, KFC positions its Dunked range as the perfect partner for laid-back evenings where gossip is plentiful, resolutions are flexible and the sauce is unapologetically extra.
The campaign is now live across KFC’s digital platforms, targeting younger audiences who see food not just as a meal, but as a mood.
Because sometimes, the best parties are the ones you skip, especially when the tea is this juicy.
