# Disastrous Game Shows The Tommy Wi-Show Attempts to Revive the Director's Infamous Reputation By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-09-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tommy-wi-show References: [io9](http://io9.com/5842244/tommy-wiseau-of-the-room-tantalizes-us-with-cryptic-clues-about-his-extraterrestrial-video-game-show) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/thetommywishow) The Tommy Wi-Show is unquestionably the strangest, least expected idea I've ever heard -- even stranger, I can't help but feel curious. With little confirmed about his background, independent wealth or vaguely European accent, the endlessly mysterious Tommy Wiseau released The Room, a 2003 drama film. For better or worse, the movie gained cult status as the 'worst film of all time,' and it's tough to disagree with the critics. Rising above the insults and lambasts, the Tommy Wi-Show is the infamous director's latest attempt at realizing stardom. The [talk show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressives-dr-rick) takes place somewhere on an asteroid colony, with Wiseau [reviewing video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-gaming) in between interviews with [aliens and celebrities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life-2). If you've seen The Room, I'm sure you're as perplexed as I am. But suffice it to say that this idea is so beyond comprehension that it warrants further investigation. Check out the two-minute trailer -- your guess is as good as mine! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cult Status:** Opportunity for businesses to leverage cult followings and create unique experiences or products. - **Mysterious Personalities:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in media and entertainment industries by exploring unconventional and enigmatic individuals. - **Unconventional Talk Shows:** Opportunity to challenge traditional talk show formats and create new entertainment experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Media and Entertainment:** Opportunity for media companies to create content that appeals to niche audiences and fosters cult followings. - **Video Game Industry:** Opportunity for game developers to create unconventional and unique gaming experiences. - **Aerospace Industry:** Opportunity to explore the potential of space-themed entertainment and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [First-Person Television-Inspired Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-for-broadcast.md) - [Twisted Storytelling Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storiado.md) - [Audio-Focused Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-audio-game.md) - [QSR Game Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qsr-game-show.md) - [Fantasy Improv Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeon-tryouts.md) - [Screen-Time Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipology.md) - [Celebrity Cooking Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-the-truff.md) - [Guided Challenge Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-controller.md) - [Creative Experiment Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worldsworstwebsitelol.md)