November 2nd 2024.
The writers of The Simpsons have made another striking prediction, just days before America's presidential election. Fans of the animated series have been buzzing about an episode that seems to foreshadow the outcome of the highly anticipated race. As it currently stands, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and the Republican party's nominee, Donald Trump, are neck-and-neck in the polls.
On November 5, millions of Americans will head to the polls to cast their ballots and choose the next leader of the country. While the election results are typically announced the morning after, it can sometimes take a few days for the winner to be revealed. But when Harris was announced as the Democratic leader, fans couldn't help but notice an eerie similarity between her and a beloved character from the show.
In the episode "Bart to The Future" which aired in 2000, viewers are given a glimpse into the future where Lisa Simpson, donning a powerful purple suit, is the President of the United States. Meanwhile, Bart is a freeloader living in the White House. Social media was abuzz with comparisons between Lisa and Harris, especially when the Vice President was sworn in wearing a strikingly similar outfit.
De'Ron, a social media user, shared images from the episode with the caption "I have no fear" indicating their confidence in Harris's victory. Many others agreed and expressed their support with comments like "same" and fingers crossed emojis.
But this isn't the first time The Simpsons has seemingly predicted major events in history. The show has previously foreshadowed the World Cup final, the Titanic tragedy, and even Donald Trump's presidency. In a recent interview, showrunner Mike Scully revealed that the writers were brainstorming the "stupidest person that America could elect" when someone suggested Donald Trump.
As the election draws closer, The Simpsons continues to amaze with its predictions. The show has even unknowingly foreshadowed celebrity deaths, political milestones, and pop culture scandals. Some fans have even joked that the writers must be time travelers.
But according to Al Jean, another writer and showrunner for the series, it all comes down to luck and the sheer number of episodes produced since the show's premiere in 1990. He explained that if you write enough episodes, you're bound to get some predictions right.
As for the current Vice President, Joe Biden has endorsed Harris, and she has expressed her gratitude for his support. She has also received endorsements from other celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez, and the Foo Fighters.
The Simpsons is no stranger to coincidences and has often unknowingly predicted major events. In one episode, Lisa discovers that Springfield's founder was a murderous pirate who attempted to assassinate George Washington. The scene eerily mirrors the attack on Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania, leading Channel 4 to pull the episode from its schedule.
Despite the conspiracies surrounding the show, the writers credit their predictions to luck and educated guesses. With over 700 episodes and counting, it's not surprising that some of their predictions have come true. The Simpsons is available to stream on Disney Plus.
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