Celebrity Funeral
From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Thu Oct 31 20:10:31 2002
Veteran Pillsbury spokesman announced yesterday:
The Pillsbury Doughboy, died yesterday of a severe yeast infection and
complications from repeated pokes to the belly. He was 71. Mr. 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 and the Hostess Twinkies.
The graveside was piled high with flours as long time friend, Aunt Jemima,
delivered the eulogy, describing 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
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. They have two children and one in the oven.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
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