The Pilsbury Doughboy's Passing
Veteran Pillsbury spokes-model Pop N. Fresh died yesterday of a severe yeast
infection. He was 71. Fresh 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, Chef
Boyardee, and the Hostess Twinkies.
The grave site was piled high with flours as longtime friend Aunt Jemima
delivered the eulogy, describing Fresh as a man who never knew how much he
was kneaded. Fresh 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.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
