LOS ANGELES — In an effort to make sure quality work does not continue, HBO executives have killed off a promising new animated series and, for good measure, the animator that came up with the idea in the first place.
“Anything creative or interesting has no right to continue on our network, or for that matter in this corporeal plane,” says HBO Executive Anthony Frunze. “It’s not personal at all. It’s just against HBO’s culture to put out quality, innovative animation. In fact, I didn’t even watch it. I just heard people saying a lot of nice things, and I have never heard people describe me that way so I blacked out. The next thing I knew I was standing over the body of a talented, lifeless animator.”
The animator’s body was found by an individual who wished to be identified as Tyler Kim, who claimed to have worked on the show. The corpse was clutching a very unique character concept for what would have been introduced in the show’s second season.
“I really loved working on this project. I remember when we were working on the climax of the show it made me cry and laugh out loud and that’s when I knew that our lives were in danger,” said Kim. “I’m currently on the run, but I know it’s only a matter of time. I’m just glad I didn’t get a producer credit on this. It puts me lower on the kill list.”
Expert employee killer and former Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was shocked at the news.
“I understand killing for profit or personal gain, that’s just human, but to destroy art is unfathomable and monstrous,” said Calhoun. “Art helps us heal from our spiritual wounds and loss. Like the death of the only ethical employees at Boeing. That hit me hard, when I made that happen, and this TV show really helped me get through it.”
At press time, Anthony Frunze was observed cocking a gun and entering a pitch meeting.
