December 5th 2024.
It's no secret that The Simpsons has an uncanny ability to predict future events. In fact, they've even outshined the famous prophet Nostradamus with their spot-on predictions. From Donald Trump's presidency to aspects of the Covid pandemic, this cartoon has been ahead of the curve on huge historical events.
And now, they've done it again. Nearly 30 years ago, in an episode titled "Who Shot Mr. Burns? Part One," Mr. Burns predicted a space mission that is set to happen in real life today. The European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission, which aims to study the sun's atmosphere and space weather, was foreseen by Mr. Burns in the episode as he created a device to block the sun for his own selfish gain.
But in reality, the ESA's mission has much nobler intentions. By gathering information about space weather, scientists hope to provide warnings for potential power outages and communication blackouts on Earth. It's a far cry from Mr. Burns' nefarious motivations.
In an interview with Metro, The Simpsons writer Al Jean described their knack for predicting the future as "educated guesses." For example, Trump's presidency and Germany winning the World Cup were simply logical conclusions based on current events. However, there was one instance that was too eerie to explain.
In the 1990s, the show featured an episode about the World Trade Center, where a handbook was shown with the two towers forming a "9/11." This was completely coincidental, and even Jean couldn't explain it. But it's not the only event that The Simpsons has predicted. They've also foresaw the World Cup final, the Titanic tragedy, and Lady Gaga's Super Bowl performance.
But despite their impressive track record, The Simpsons still surprises us with their predictions. And it's not just future events they've accurately depicted. In the "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" episode, a gunman shoots Mr. Burns after he causes a blackout in Springfield. This mirrors the widespread outrage and shooting that occurred in the alley where Mr. Burns was walking.
But in the end, it's all just a cartoon, right? Well, not according to Jean. He acknowledges that there is one scene that was "too eerie for words." In the episode, Mr. Burns creates a device to block out the sun, causing a blackout in Springfield. This leads to a gunman taking revenge on Mr. Burns. And in real life, the ESA is launching a satellite that will create a solar eclipse, but with much different intentions.
So, while The Simpsons may just be a cartoon, it's hard to deny their ability to predict the future. And with their episodes now available on Disney Plus, we can all continue to be amazed by their uncanny foresight.
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