D’oh! The Simpsons: Nostradamus in Yellow Skin?
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Hello there my fellow Simpsons fans! Ever wondered how Springfield’s zany, the yellow-skinned family seems to have a sixth sense for predicting the future? You’re not alone. In this post, we’ll dive into the mystery of The Simpsons’ prophetic powers and how they continue to amaze and baffle us. So grab a frosty Duff beer, and let’s time-travel through the world of America’s favourite animated family.
First, let’s address the elephant in the room – are The Simpsons really psychic? Well, not quite. The show’s creators and writers are a group of incredibly talented and witty individuals, always ready to poke fun at society and pop culture. What we’re witnessing is a mixture of satire, coincidence, and perhaps some luck.
But enough with the chit-chat – let’s explore some of the jaw-dropping predictions The Simpsons have made over the years!
The Trump Presidency (Season 11, Episode 17) In the 2000 episode “Bart to the Future,” Lisa becomes the first female president of the United States, succeeding President Trump. Fast-forward to 2016, and lo and behold, Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States! This prediction left fans and critics alike scratching their heads in amazement. How could a show from 16 years prior have foreseen this outcome? As it turns out, the writers were poking fun at the idea of an unlikely candidate becoming president, and it just so happened to become a reality.
Smartwatches (Season 6, Episode 19) Before Apple Watches and Fitbits were even a glimmer in Silicon Valley’s eye, The Simpsons had already envisioned a world where we’d wear computers on our wrists. In the 1995 episode “Lisa’s Wedding,” Lisa’s fiancé, Hugh, uses a futuristic wristwatch to make a phone call. Fast-forward a couple of decades, and wrist-worn gadgets are now all the rage!
Disney Buys 20th Century Fox (Season 10, Episode 5) In 1998’s “When You Dish Upon a Star,” the show featured a sign that read “20th Century Fox, a Division of Walt Disney Co.” Almost 20 years later, in 2017, Disney announced its acquisition of 20th Century Fox for a whopping $52.4 billion! The Simpsons’ writers must have been chuckling to themselves when this deal went down.
Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Performance (Season 23, Episode 22) In the 2012 episode “Lisa Goes Gaga,” pop superstar Lady Gaga descends into Springfield’s concert venue on wires, singing and dancing for the town. Fast forward to 2017, and Lady Gaga’s actual Super Bowl halftime show featured a similar entrance, complete with dazzling aerial stunts. Did the Mother Monster take inspiration from her animated doppelgänger, or was it just another eerie coincidence?
The Higgs Boson Particle (Season 10, Episode 2) Back in 1998, The Simpsons featured an equation on a blackboard in “The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace.” This equation, which Homer scrawled while attempting to become an inventor, is strikingly similar to the actual formula for the Higgs boson particle. It wasn’t until 2012 that physicists confirmed the existence of this elusive particle. Did our lovable oaf of a father figure stumble upon one of the greatest scientific discoveries of our time? Who knows!
Now, let’s take a peek at some unfulfilled predictions that might have us quaking in our boots:
World War III (Season 17, Episode 5) In “Marge’s Son Poisoning,” the Simpson family visits a military antique store, where a sign states, “World War III: Coming Soon!” Let’s hope this particular prediction remains firmly in the realm of fiction. We’ll take our Simpsons shenanigans without any global conflicts, thank you very much!
Human-Milking Machines (Season 31, Episode 4) In the 2019 episode “Treehouse of Horror XXX,” we see a futuristic scene where humans are milked by machines for their “Homo Milk.” It’s an unsettling vision, and we’re crossing our fingers that this one doesn’t become a reality. After all, no one wants to end up in a dairy farm dystopia!
The Extinction of Bees (Season 20, Episode 17) In “The Burns and the Bees,” Mr. Burns causes a colony collapse disorder, leading to the extinction of bees. While it’s not quite as terrifying as some other predictions, the extinction of bees would have a disastrous impact on our ecosystems and food supply. Bees play a crucial role in pollination, and without them, many plants wouldn’t reproduce. So let’s all do our part to save the bees and avoid this gloomy prediction from coming true!
Robots Taking Over Jobs (Season 24, Episode 2) In “Treehouse of Horror XXIII,” we see a world where robots replace human workers in various industries. While automation and artificial intelligence are increasingly prevalent, the idea of robots entirely taking over jobs is still a contentious issue. Here’s hoping we can strike a balance between technological advancement and job security for us flesh-and-blood folks!
The End of the World (Season 11, Episode 17) In the very same episode that predicted Trump’s presidency, “Bart to the Future,” we also see a glimpse of the world coming to an end. As Lisa tries to fix the country’s problems during her term as President, the world around her is collapsing, with fires and chaos erupting. While it’s a dramatic and exaggerated portrayal, it serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of political and environmental mismanagement.
So there you have it, fellow Simpsons enthusiasts! While we can’t attribute their eerie predictions to genuine psychic powers, the show’s brilliant writers and satirical take on society certainly have a knack for hitting the nail on the head. In the end, The Simpsons’
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