Who brought the butter?
Veteran Pillsbury Spokes model, Pop-N-Fresh, died yesterday at the age of 72 of a severe yeast infection. Fresh was buried in one of the largest ceremonies in recent years. Dozens of celebrities turned out including Mrs. Butterworth, The California Raisins, Hungry Jack, Betty Crocker, and the Hostess Twinkies.
The gravesite was piled high with flours as longtime friend Aunt Jemima gave 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 time on half-baked schemes. Still even as a crusty old man, he was a roll model for millions. Fresh is survived by second wife. They have two children and one in the oven. The funeral was held at 4:25 for about 20 minutes, until golden brown.
Originally published November 14, 2002.
