Outrage Over Air New Zealand's 'Cougar' Advertisement

By OBERT MADONDO

Admittedly, the Air New Zealand ad below is sexist. It portrays older single women as man-hungry "cougars" who troll bars for fresh "meat".

It has sparked outrage among rape prevention groups in New Zealand.

But the ad is also funny and, most importantly, spotlights a growing phenomenon - sexually aggressive women 35 and over increasingly pursuing men 10 years younger. The era of the cougar is upon us and it's a good thing.

Besides, we're already warming up to, even celebrating, the cougar, aren't we? The TV comedy "Cougar Town", starring Courtney Cox, comes to mind.

Watch the ad and reach your own conclusion.