>It is with the saddest heart that I have
>to pass on the following.
>
>Please join me in remembering a great 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 slightly 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 still, as a crusty old man, he was considered
>a roll model for millions. Toward the end
>it was thought he'd raise once again,
>but he was no tart.
>
>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.
>
>Please keep his entire Pillsbury family in your thoughts
>this holiday season.


This is another Gold Medal winner.