Channel Nine To Be Boned By… ‘Boned’?

We’re beginning to think it might be worthwhile getting the tech dudes to create some sort of “trouble at mill” generator for Channel Nine stories, since they’re coming thick and fast these days.

The latest woe-betide-those-at-the-happy-network tale concerns an “anonymous” novel, Boned (comedy platinum!), the thinly-veiled contents of which could potentially blow the place to smithereens.

You know, with the power of readin’ ‘n’ shit.

Nine publicists refused to comment on the text when contacted today, but insiders say executives have been nervous about its pending publication for some time.

It is due for release in June – and this is how it is being plugged by publishers Michael Joseph:

Boned by Anonymous

A wickedly entertaining novel that blows the lid off the world of network television.

After 20 years at Australia’s no. 1 TV station, Kate Corish is at the top of her game. But in the blokey world of TV, being a woman can be a distinct disadvantage. Kate’s use-by date is approaching and rumours that management intend to ‘bone’ her are flying thick and fast. Kate knows her boss is behind the campaign – so should she accept her fate, or try to play the boys at their own game?

And no, comedians, it’s not called Boned By Anonymous, it’s written by anonymous.

Ho hum, we guess we’ll get around to reading a copy, but how could any fiction come close to the entertainment that Channel Nine’s back rooms serve up on a weekly basis?