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It is with a sad heart that we pass on the following:

The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection. 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.   Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy. She 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 still, as a crusty old man, was considered a roll model for millions.   His wife, Jane Dough, a son, John Dough, and his father, Pop Tart, survive doughboy. Moreover, it is rumored Jane has one in the oven.   The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.   The gravesite was soon piled high with flours.

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Dull men are very saddened. He was a role model for us. We like to stir water into flour, knead dough, and watch bread bake.  

We hope and pray that he will rise from the dead

[Thanks to Rick Johnson from West Virginia for this]