The world is mourning a great icon of the entertainment
community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast
infection and traumatic complications from repeated pokes in the
belly. 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, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, The Hostess Twinkies,
and Captain Crunch.
The grave site was piled high with flours.
Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as
a man who never really knew just how much he was kneaded. Doughboy
rose to the top quickly in show business, but his later life was
filled with turnovers. He was no smart cookie in business, wasting
much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little
flaky, he was a persistent and crusty old man, and was conside red a
positive roll model for all.
Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play Dough, two children, John
and Jane Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived
by his elderly father, Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 350 for
about 20 minutes.
