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The Mighty Boosh is clearly not a show about women, but nor is it clearly targeted at “lad culture” in the way one might expect from a show that uses women primarily as plot point. No skimpy outfits, no women in bed, in fact no women in any on screen sexual acts whatsoever. (Offscreen - one spider orgy and a panda).
Its relaxed, understated rejection of boundaries between genders and sexual orientations, with pure acceptance and no fuss, is refreshing and joyful.
There are also no universal standards; they vary with the character perspective. Howard’s shameful sex work is Vince’s ok employment.
However, women are undoubtedly “other”, and the pedestal treatment grows tiring. Feminist? No. Funny? Yes. Offensive... if you look hard enough, a little.
Should the RSPCA intervene..? Now that’s another question.