The mystery man they’re talking about is Roderick Kingsley.
Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #116
Published: c. April, 1986?
Cover Date: July, 1986
“102 Uses for a Dead Cat”
Writer: Peter David
Artist: Rich Buckler
Inker: Bob McLeod
Letterer: Joe Rosen
Colorist: Bob Sharen
It looks like MJ is wearing Roddy’s ASCOT on her head here.
And according to George, Peter doesn’t have anything to worry about here.