The Old Timers Club

[AKvetch]

Fred, your reference to dough sadly reminded me of a recent obituary:

THE PILLSBURY DOUGHBOY-DEAD AT 71

Veteran Pillsbury spokesman announced, 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.

Dozen 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. She described 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 350 for about 20 minutes