Sad passing
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It is with the saddest heart I pass on the following:
Please join me in remembering a great icon - the veteran Pillsbury
spokesman. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection
and complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased and floured coffin.
Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs.
Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the
Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch.
The gravesite was piled high with flours. As long-time friend, Aunt
Jemima delivered the eulogy, describing Doughboy as a man who never knew
how much he was kneaded, Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but
his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very
"smart" cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes.
Despite being a little flaky at times, he even still, as a crusty old man, was
considered a roll model for millions. Toward the end it was thought he would
rise again, but alas, he was no tart.
Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play Dough; two children, John Dough
and Jane Dough; plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by
his elderly father, Pop Tart.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about twenty minutes. >>