Just wrong

The Character of Cheryl (Cherry) Blossom was introduced to Riverdale to spice things up, I guess. This is the cover story, but it seems obvious that she was added to introduce SEX to Riverdale.
Cherry Blossom is a walking double-entendre. She exudes sexual-tension. That's why the character, and gags like this work. But... look at the face of Archie's mother:

That is the face of a horny middle-aged mother. Chery Blossom has such powers that she has hypnotized Mrs. Andrews. Mrs. Andrews sees the sex that Cherry exudes and wants her son to get laid. That is the basis of the gag.
But if we really think about it, this is not a new thing. Where have we seen a sexy Cherry Before?

That's right Larry Welz' famous underground spoof. It was a takeoff on the piety of Riverdale that was filled with hardcore sex.
By adding the character of Cherry Blossom it's like Archie comics has somehow broken the fourth wall. A fourth wall that leads into a strip club. I for one am happy!