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Default Pillsbury Doughboy Dies

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Frank103 wrote:
> This rumor has been floating around the internet for years but some of you
> may not have heard the tragic news. Please keep in mind it's only a rumor.
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> Pillsbury Doughboy Dies from Servere Yeast Infection
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> Veteran Pillsbury spokesman, 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 one of the largest funeral ceremonies in recent
> years. Dozens of celebrities turned out, including Mrs.Butterworth, the
> California Raisins, Hungry Jack, Betty Crocker, The Hostess Twinkees,
> Captain Crunch.
>
> The graveside was piled high with flours as longtime friend, Aunt Jemima,
> delivered the eulogy. She described the Doughboy as a man who never knew how
> much he was kneaded.
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> Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his life lately 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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