Beth
09-22-2000, 08:06 PM
My husband got this very unofficial "announcement" and I thought someone here might have had a hard week and need a laugh too. It's a little "over-baked", but fun:
"It is with the saddest heart that I have to pass on the following news about
a great American icon. Veteran Pillsbury spokesperson, the Pillsbury
Doughboy, died yesterday of a severe yeast infection and complications from
repeated pokes to the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities
turned out, including Mrs. Butterworth, the California Raisins, Hungry Jack,
Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, Captain Crunch, and many others. The
graveside was piled high with flours as longtime 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. Despite being a little flaky at times,
even as a crusty old man, he was considered 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."
"It is with the saddest heart that I have to pass on the following news about
a great American icon. Veteran Pillsbury spokesperson, the Pillsbury
Doughboy, died yesterday of a severe yeast infection and complications from
repeated pokes to the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities
turned out, including Mrs. Butterworth, the California Raisins, Hungry Jack,
Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, Captain Crunch, and many others. The
graveside was piled high with flours as longtime 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. Despite being a little flaky at times,
even as a crusty old man, he was considered 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."