Sarcastic Ads That Were Tossed out by MTV

“If you want to sue something, sue boredom.” – Le Cube Studio

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Previously working with other companies such as Cartoon Network, Le Cube Studios was called upon by MTV for its artistic talent. Dubbed the “Pop Icon Series,” Le Cube Studios developed seven animations that poke fun of some of the biggest names within the entertainment industry such as Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Kanye West and more. Unfortunately, MTV’s U.S. legal team decided to pull the plug on the ad series due to it being a bit too provocative for the air. Despite the project being scrapped, the finished products are currently viewable for your enjoyment — check out the clip above and let us know which one is your favorite.

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