Mar 27, 2005 13:12
It is with the saddest heart that I must pass on the following news:
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>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
>was a crusty old man and was considered a roll model for millions.
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>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 dad, Pop Tart.
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>The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.