Edited sentence: As in the example above, some contemporary writers have inferred a relationship between Peppermint Patty and Marcy.However, Peppermint Patty and Marcy are never specifically portrayed as lesbians in the comic strip.In an episode of Family Guy, when Peter Griffin is looking for a new date after he thinks Lois cheats on him, he stops by at Peppermint Patty's house, when she opens the door, she's an adult.In fact, Peppermint Patty's only explicitly depicted romantic interests are directed at "Chuck.Isn't that right, Marcy.Marcy:(stepping out) "Yes Sir.Patty:"Yeah, well...I wouldnt be anything without my other half.Peter:"Wow, Patty.... the years have been good to you.They then engage in the following conversation, which implies that she may be a lesbian: