Guest guest Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 > It is with saddest heart that I pass on the following news. > Please join me in remembering a great icon of the > entertainment community. > > The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection, > and complications from repeated pokes in the belly. > He was 71. > > Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play Dough, two children, > John Dough and Jane Dough, who has a bun in the oven. > He is also survived by his elderlyfather, Pop Tart. > > Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased 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. > > Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy, and lovingly described > 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 still, as a crusty old man, > was considered a roll model for millions. > The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes > > -- > > > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.5 - Release 3/29/2005 > > > > > > -- > > > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.4 - Release 3/27/05 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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