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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Why Peppermint Patty Is the Best Peanuts Character

Peppermint PattyDo you have a favorite Peanuts character, friends? That’s an age-old question, I know, and there are so many possible choices for a favorite. There’s Charlie Brown, with his lovable innocence. There’s Lucy, with her bossy attitude, which I can admit to identifying with. But when all is said and done, there’s one character that towers above the rest. She’s the one, the only one — Peppermint Patty.

First of all, yes, I’m aware that this seems like an incredibly random post on a completely random Tuesday in February. But I’ve been saving this idea since November — over Thanksgiving weekend, to be exact. You see, I was SO sad to see everyone dragging Peppermint Patty on Twitter. It was the night that A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving was on TV. Maybe you’ve seen it; in fact, you’ve probably seen it! It’s the classic where Peppermint Patty invites herself to Charlie Brown’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. I mean, OK, so maybe it wasn’t exactly nice to invite yourself, but people on Twitter were coming for her like there was no tomorrow!

And that’s when I realized just how much I love that shirt-and-sandals lady! She’s fierce and strong and outspoken and powerful. Plus, she’s not afraid to be herself, even when her friend Marcie is constantly calling her “sir.” Like, that doesn’t even seem to faze her in the slightest and, well, I AM HERE FOR THAT. I’m here for her bucking conventions and saying “this is who I am.”

Isn’t that a beautiful thing?

Peppermint PattyPlus, she had such a huge crush on Charlie Brown and he was oblivious!! He totally friend-zoned her!!! Honestly, I’ve never identified more with a cartoon character in my entire life and I can’t emphasize that enough, people!!!! Friend. Zoned.

Seeing Peppermint Patty trending also reminded me of that time those internet trolls compared me to her, so I’d just like to end this post with one more important question: Who wears green better?? And, we both have that Big Hair Energy that is just wild and phenomenal — in cartoons and in real life, of course!!

Peppermint PattyI’d love to hear all about your favorite Peanuts character and why you love them! Their adventures never get old, do they? I particularly love the one where they all go to Europe as exchange students and have all sorts of wild adventures!! xoxo

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  1. Chris says

    Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 8:55 am

    I aspire to become a Linus. He’s laid-back, analytical, and is fiercely loyal to his friend, Charlie Brown which is often in defiance to the rest of the Peanut characters who typically cast poor Chuck off like a spoiled vegetable. Unfortunately, I see more of Lucy in my personality. Cynical, bossy, etc. I guess recognizing the “bad” is the first step to self-betterment.

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  2. Danette Butcher says

    Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    One could do worse than to be compared to Peppermint Patty. ❤️

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  3. Irene says

    Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 12:01 am

    And why not peppermint patty? 🙂 I adore all peanuts’ characters, everyone play their role giving a strong connotation, everyone is a part of all of us… I suppose there could be a little Charlie Brown, a little Lucy, a little Snoopy and a little of all of them inside ourselves. If I have to choose one, I think that would be Sally, for her childish but disarmingly wiseness. Hugs from Italy!

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  4. Jewel says

    Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    I’m with you, Melissa! Peppermint Patty is my favorite Peanuts character as well. I could always relate to her, being a “tomboy” as a kid, finding school totally confusing or boring, and always going barefoot or wearing sandals. I even had a little tag-along Marcy-clone buddy in elementary school.
    The whole Peanuts gang was a big deal where I grew up, in Santa Rosa, California.
    Love reading your blog. You’re both entertaining and inspiring. Keep up the good work!

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  5. Molly says

    Monday, November 16, 2020 at 11:35 pm

    Hi Melissa!! It’s November and I just read your post for the first time. I love peppermint patty and you need to own it! People used to call me PP because I have a raspy voice but at least you look like her!! She’s adorable, your adorable and you rock that green tshirt. You go girl!!!! Such a great post. I’m going to follow you 😎

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  6. ange callaway says

    Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 3:49 am

    Well said. I absolutely adore Patty! My daughter says that I dress like Peppermint Patty on crack. lol

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