The holidays are here and with that comes all the cooking.
Poor “Doughboy”!
It is with a sad heart that I pass on the following. Please join me in remembering a truly great icon.
The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes in the tummy. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin.
Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, Betty Crocker, The California Raisins, The Hostess Twinkies and Captain Crunch. The graveside was piled with flours, as longtime friend Aunt Jemima, delivered the eulogy. She described Doughboy as a man who was kneaded by many.
Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very “smart cookie”, and wasted much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Others found him to be a little flaky at times. Still, even as a crusty old man, he was considered a roll model for millions. Toward the end, it was hoped that he would rise again, but alas, he was not tart.
Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play Dough, two children, John Dough and Jane Dough. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.
Cremation was not considered as he always feared the “broil” setting.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for twenty minutes.
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