The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly

Thank goodness Typepad allows "multiple category headings." I wasn't sure whether to put this under "brands and branding" or "a little foolishness."

I received this email from loyal blog reader "Dutch." I know I've read this one before, and perhaps you have too, but I've learned through experience that it is best to humor Dutch and laugh along.

It is with the saddest heart that I must pass on the following news.

Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community.

The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy 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.

Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly 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 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 was still a crusty old man and was considered a roll model for millions. Doughboy 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 dad, Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes. Amen.

Comments

[Erik Peterson]

Hello,
I would just like to take this time to say that I was the one that created the Dough Boy article in 6th grade, 2001. I lost the original when I passed it around my school and it turned up later in the local paper, and now all over the internet.
So yes, you may have had it sent by a friend or by "One of my friend's, youngest brother's wife's stepsister's husband” as another article said but this is my work. It’s still the same thing that I wrote, paraphrased but all the basics are here from the yeast infection to Mrs. Buttersworth.
Thank you,
Creator of Death of a Dough Boy

[Zach]

Hi,
I was sad to hear this. I allways thought Pillsbury was a nice person and could make me laugh when I heard that laugh on the TV... I was really upset to hear about this. Pillsbury was my idol... He shall allways be remembered.

[Jess]

Hilarious blog entry! Great stuff. LOL