Controversial Bloomingdale’s Ad Pulled After WHAT?!

Bloomingdale’s is under fire after releasing their recent holiday ad. In the ad, a woman is smiling with her head turned away, while a serious-faced man stares at her from behind, with the caption that reads, “Spike your best friend’s eggnog when they’re not looking.”

The internet went up in flames over the post, accusing Bloomingdales for advocating date rape.

Rape culture aside, it's not ok to get anyone drunk (or high, for that matter) without their consent. #Bloomingdales pic.twitter.com/iE5kKWbfZy

— Ponta (@typicalfeminist) November 12, 2015

In case it needs saying, DO NOT SPIKE YOUR BEST FRIEND'S EGGNOG. OR ANYONE'S EGGNOG. OR ANYONE'S DRINKS. EVER. #Bloomingdales

— Jack Monroe (@DrJackMonroe) November 11, 2015

Hey @Bloomingdales It's over, i'm sorry, it's not me, it's you and your #rape ad #Bloomingdales #NotBuyingIt pic.twitter.com/GObxajQbOI

— Jennifer Storm (@JenniferRStorm) November 12, 2015

Many flooded the Twitterverse, demanding answers: Who came up with this ad? Who approved this message?