i think sometimes people read way too much into these episodes! Of course SB & Patrick arent gay (their cartoons for petes sake) But i think people who dont understand what SB is all about tries to read too much into them.
Another example that got the SB is gay thing started is the Valentines Day episode! i think thats what got people really started. So what if SB buys a valentine for Patrick--big deal! Friends buy Valentines for other friends all the time.