Residents of a small town in rural America were left in shock last week as news broke of a real-life Shrek living in a nearby swamp. The discovery of the green and grumpy creature had many people excited, with some even claiming that he was the missing link between humans and ogres.
Unfortunately, their celebrations were short-lived as local authorities quickly moved in to deal with the situation. According to reports, the creature was described as "out of control" and "a danger to society," and was swiftly exterminated by a team of trained professionals.
As news of the incident spread, many people across the world were left wondering if this was the end of the dream of a real-life ogre. The fairy-tale community, in particular, was hit hard by the news, with some calling for a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the creature's discovery and subsequent extermination.
"It's a tragedy," said one prominent fairy-tale author. "We were finally so close to having our very own Shrek, and now it feels like that dream is gone forever."
Others, however, were less sympathetic, and argued that the existence of a real-life ogre was simply too dangerous to allow.
"Let's be honest, if a creature like that really existed, it would be a threat to all of us," said one local resident. "Who knows what kind of chaos it could have caused?"
Regardless of where you stand on the issue, it's clear that the loss of the real-life Shrek is a blow for everyone. Perhaps one day we will find another creature like him, but for now, it seems that the dream of a real-life ogre must remain just that – a dream.
