Sheesh, yeah, these two characters really show what backwards era this humor is from. We sometimes criticize media today but it's hard to believe how much older media portrays creepy predator behavior as endearing.
Heck, I think even back then I'd be annoyed about all the focus on these two future sex criminals as opposed to focusing on Mao and how she feels about things. Gender bend has come a long way too it seems like.
At the very least it was heartening to look in this chapter's comments and seeing my feelings echoed for the most part.