Babysan

The comic became incredibly popular with United States service members in Japan by mixing good humor with culture, language, and sex.

Although controversial for its fetishization of Asian women, Hume defended his work saying "I didn't invent Babysan, I just reported life as it was.

[2] Hume served as a petty officer in charge of maintaining good order and discipline and was also the editor of the station newspaper, The Oppaman.

[3] Babysan became a hit with the sailors of Fleet Airforce Service Squadron 120 and this popularity spread to the Navy Times and finally to the United States when servicemen began returning home.

Although naive and innocent the character of Babysan was able to teach Americans a little bit about customary practices such as taking off shoes before entering a house, the hibatchi, the kimono, food, and money.

Tight fitting clothing, blunt talk, and comfort with nudity made Babysan irresistible to servicemen of every rank and when they got jealous they accused her of "butterflying".

And unlike Cio-Cio San, Babysan was not upset when Americans left for home, as she was waving goodbye to them she was already looking towards the future, and to yet another serviceman.

[10] Babysan disarmed the sailors and soldiers with her beauty and ability to adopt new things and through her they were able to enjoy the food, the language, and the culture during their short tours in Japan.