Veteran Pillsbury spokesman Pop N. Fresh died Wednesday of a severe yeast infection. He was 71.
He was buried Friday in one of the biggest funerals in years. Dozens of celebrities turned out including Mrs. Butterworth, the California Raisins, Hungry Jack, Betty Crocker, and the Hostess Twinkies.
The graveside was piled high with flours, as longtime friend Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy, describing Fresh as a man who "never knew he was kneaded".
Fresh rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a smart cookie, and wasted much of his dough on half-baked schemes.
Still, even as a crusty old man, he was a roll model to millions. Fresh is survived by his second wife. They had two children, and one in the oven.
The funeral was at 3:50 for 20 minutes.
***Ben found this and passed it along to me this morning. I thought that it was too fantastic, and just had to re-post it here on my blog. I don't know who wrote it, but whomever you are, you are to be commended. You would make Mark Morton (who I consider to be a food pun master) very proud.
Friday, October 17, 2008
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I saved this from the late 80's....and sent it to Ben a couple years ago. Never throw out things that make you laugh!
Rick
He made many friends with musicians, and to name a few:
Bread, Cake, Humble Pie, Vanilla Fudge,The Cranberries, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Cracker, and Meat Loaf.
Those who could not attend were Uncle Ben, Molly Mcbutter, Maxwell House,Strawberry Shortcake, and Kevin Bacon. :) Ha Ha
It was nice to discover your blog, I love food and a good laugh!
If your wondering how I found your page, it was your love of the Chicago Blues that lead me to your Kitchen.
Before I go, I have a old and corney joke.
How did Dairy Queen get pregnant?
Burger King forgot to wrap up his Whopper!
It was nice to read some of your entries, and I hope your sunRise is joyful and reFreshing!
Peace&Love
Wes
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