Pilsbury Doughboy Dead at 71
Pillsbury's veteran spokesman, 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 one of the largest funeral
ceremonies in recent years.
Dozens of celebrities turned out, including Mrs.
Butterworth, the California Raisins, Hungry Jack,
Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, Cap'n 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 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, he was a roll model for
millions.
Doughboy is survived by his second wife, Play Dough and
two children John Doe and Jane Doe.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
I know it's old but I've heard that on the radio this morning and it gave me a good chuckle. Apparently it's one of those mass e-mails going around now. It really sounds better than it reads too.
Pilsbury Doughboy dead
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