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Linda
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A bit of Humor

Post by Linda »

Obit for the dough boy



It is with the saddest heart that I pass on the following. Please
join
me in remembering a great icon.

The Pillsbury Dough boy died yesterday of a yeast infection and
complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was only 71. Dough
boy was buried in a lightly greased coffin.

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.

The grave site was piled high with flours, as long-time friend Aunt
Jemima delivered the eulogy, describing Dough boy as a man who never
knew
how
much he was kneaded. Dough boy 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 that he would rise again, but alas, he was no tart.

Dough boy 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.

The funeral was held at 3:50 for about twenty minutes.


Is it ok to add a little off the wall humor here?
Linda
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Partisan
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Post by Partisan »

Absolutely not :D . Shouldn't this come with a government warning?

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Lowly Pawn
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Post by Lowly Pawn »

I loved the doughboy! He lived to make people happy!

Thanks for the obituary!
eeey
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Post by eeey »

Linda,

Have you read the story where the Pillsbury Dough Boy is wanted for attempted murder? :D Supposedly a true story. Use the Google search engine to find the report. It's on several sites.


eeey
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Post by George Gordon »

I enjoyed the humour. Especially after such a dreary weekend.
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Post by Candice »

I thought the name of his father, Pop Tart, was so funny. Many thanks for the bright spot of my day.
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Post by Godzilla »

The Doughboy was a childhood playmate. He will be missed.

AAAARAUGH
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Post by smile »

I know it`s a long time in responding to this but this is showing age in the UK as we haven`t had the Pillsbury ad on tv since the 60`s...but it does make me smile!!
Life is love so treasure every day.........
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Partisan
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Post by Partisan »

And there was me thinking i was his only fan. :lol: . I do hope he is not dead, the world would be a poorer place.

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Post by lizzytysh »

Yes, I've been listening to his infamous quotes, as well. I'm certain the late-night shows and stand-up comics are getting their mileage out of this gem.
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Post by Paula »

I was sad to hear of his death did Garry Baldy turn up I believe he was a lifelong friend :D
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Post by John the Shorts »

Paula

That was Nice but does Marie know?

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Post by Paula »

No I think Marie is a bit of a hob nob and only hangs around with Garry because he has ginger nuts everyone thinks shes crackers
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