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It's Never, Ever, Ever OK To Wish Someone A Happy "St Patty's Day"

It's Patrick or Paddy. NEVER Patty.

This is Patty from The Simpsons.

This is a beef patty.

This is infamous American heiress Patty Hearst.

Here's Peppermint Patty from Peanuts.

This is Glenn Close's character, Patty Hewes, in Damages.

Remember Patti Mayonnaise from Doug?

This is singer, artist, and writer Patti Smith.

Oscar winner Patricia Arquette's Twitter handle is @PattyArquette.

I do want to thank all the badass men out there supporting us women for #EqualPay. #HeForShe !

This is actress Patty Duke.

This is singer Patti LaBelle.

And singer and actress Patti LuPone.

This, however, is Saint Patrick.

That's P-A-T-R-I-C-K. Or Paddy.

It is never, under any circumstances, "Patty" when it comes to St Patrick's Day.

Wishing an Irish person a happy "St Patty's Day" may incite a riot. So, for your own safety, please desist.

That is all. Happy St Patrick's Day!