When I first heard that today was Peppermint Patty day I wasn't sure if they meant the yummy chocolate covered mint disk, or the slightly annoying friend of Charlie Brown. Then I wondered, is she named after the treat? After a little research it appears that there may be a connection. As it turns out Charles Schulz named the character after a bowl of "mint candies" he had on his desk. I'm guessing he changed the last word from "Pattie" to "Patty" because her first name is Patricia. It might have also helped with any legal issues at the time.
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