Bloomingdale's Apologizes Over Holiday Catalog Ad
Bloomingdale's has apologized for an ad in its holiday catalog that many have found to be offensive.
The text of the ad reads, "Spike your best friend's eggnog when they're not looking," and is positioned on a page between a man and a woman. The woman is looking away from the man as he glares at her.
Pictures of the ad were circulated on social media and users immediately criticized Bloomingdale's for promoting date rape.
When did promoting #DateRape become part of spreading festive cheer!?Seriously @Bloomingdales!! What bad taste! https://t.co/Nya1sXGUMn
— Nikki (@gllnkk) November 11, 2015
Apparently @Bloomingdales thinks sexually assaulting your best friend is a great Christmas gift: https://t.co/orxQg7jzEi #StopRapeCulture
— See Act Stop (@seeactstop) November 11, 2015
Bloomingdale's has since taken to Twitter to apologize for the wording of the ad, writing: "We heard your feedback about our catalog copy, which was inappropriate and in poor taste. Bloomingdale's sincerely apologizes."
We heard your feedback about our catalog copy, which was inappropriate and in poor taste. Bloomingdale's sincerely apologizes.
— Bloomingdale's (@Bloomingdales) November 10, 2015
There are two Bloomingdale's outlets in North Texas. One in Dallas, the other in Grand Prairie.