Michael Bay Is Turning One Of The Internet’s Weirdest Current Obsessions Into Possibly ‘The Next Transformers’

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Michael Bay Is Turning One Of The Internet's Weirdest Current Obsessions Into Possibly 'The Next Transformers'

As a long-time gamer and avid consumer of internet culture, I find myself utterly baffled yet oddly intrigued by the recent news that Michael Bay and Adam Goodman are planning to turn the popular web series “Skibidi Toilet” into a franchise. I remember when this quirky creation, featuring singing human-headed toilets at war with CCTV camera-headed humans, first emerged on YouTube earlier this year and quickly gained a massive following, especially among younger generations.

At TopMob, we frequently discuss movies and TV shows that have gained significant attention online as meme material. Notable examples are the passionate fanbase for “The Acolyte’s” Yord Fandar labeled as #YordHorde, the internet going wild with memes upon hearing about “Shrek 5,” and Paddy Constantine from “House of the Dragon” actively participating in multiple memes related to Season 2. However, today we delve into an exceptionally popular meme that is currently captivating the internet, with many speculating it could be Michael Bay’s next major franchise, akin to “Transformers“: Skibidi Toilet.

Yes, it’s surprising news indeed: Michael Bay and Adam Goodman are discussing plans to develop a “Skibidi Toilet” franchise for films and TV. According to Variety, this project stemmed from the web series created by Alexey Gerasimov for his YouTube channel DaFuq!?Boom! The duo, who previously worked together at Paramount Pictures, view this as a potential opportunity rather than a definitive goal. Goodman seems enthusiastic about collaborating with Bay to bring “Skibidi Toilet” to both the big and small screens via their Invisible Narratives independent studio. Gerasimov’s creation was characterized by Goodman as an intriguing prospect.

He’s building something that could be the next ‘Transformers’ or could be a Marvel universe.

If you haven’t encountered the new web series, Skibidi Toilet, introduced in early 2023, the show centers around an unusual battle between singing humanoid toilets and humans with CCTV cameras, speakers, and TV screens as heads. The Cameramen and Speakermen have banded together as the Titans to prevent the Toilets from eliminating mankind. Skibidi Toilet, which doesn’t include any distinct dialogue, is filled with gaming references. For instance, the leader of the Toilets, named G-Toilet, takes inspiration from Half-Life’s G-Man in terms of name and appearance. Here’s a glimpse into this absurdity:

The web series “Skibidi Toilet” has gained significant popularity, leading to an abundance of related memes on the internet. This surge in popularity, particularly among Generation Alpha, has even resulted in official merchandise being made available for purchase starting this fall. Invisible Narratives is involved in the licensing deal with Bonkers Toys. Michael Bay and Adam Goodman are excited to bring this property to both film and television. Goodman envisions a unique style for the project, combining live-action and animation, reminiscent of the “John Wick” films and “District 9.”

If a collaborator shares our conviction that this project has great potential to flourish and that the storytelling can reach new heights, then producing films and television shows could be a logical next step for us.

As a gamer, I find it strange to think about the “Skibidi Toilet” series being compared to big-budget movies like Transformers. It’s understandable that Michael Bay and Goodman would want to cash in on the web series’ success since Bay directed the first five live-action Transformers films. However, I can’t predict if anything will come out of it or not.

As a long-time fan of quirky and intriguing films and TV shows, I’m thrilled to share my excitement with you all about the latest developments regarding “Skibidi Toilet.” I remember the first time I heard about this unique production, and I never thought I would be writing about its film and television plans.

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2024-07-24 23:38