Posted by IsoM on January 14, 2002, at 3:27:57
In reply to sad day-Doughboy death, posted by Phil on January 13, 2002, at 12:40:01
That was terrible! So terrible, in fact, I'm sending it to all sorts of friends. Thanks for my groan for the day. :)
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> Ode To The Pillsbury Doughboy
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> It is with the saddest heart I pass on the following:
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> Please join me in remembering a great icon - the veteran Pillsbury spokesman. 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.
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> 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. As long-time friend, Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy, describing 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 even still, as a crusty old man, was considered a roll model for millions. Toward the end it was thought he would rise again, but alas, he was no tart.
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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 father, Pop Tart.
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> The funeral was held at 3:50 for about twenty minutes.
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