Guest guest Posted November 18, 1999 Report Share Posted November 18, 1999 > It is my sad duty to report that the Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of > a severe yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes to the > belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a slightly greased coffin. > Dozens of celebrities turned out, including Mrs. Butterworth, the > California Raisins, Hungry Jack, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, > Captain Crunch and many others. > > The graveside was piled high with flours as longtime 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 > many turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much > of his dough on half-baked schemes. Still, even as a crusty old man, hew > was a roll model for millions. > > Doughboy is survived by his second wife, Play Dough. They have two > children and one in the oven. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 > minutes. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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