October 7th 2024.
The long-awaited 36th season of The Simpsons has finally premiered on Fox, and fans couldn't be more excited. However, there's one thing that the show's boss, Matt Selman, is tired of seeing - fake predictions being passed off as real.
Over the years, this beloved cartoon has managed to accurately predict some major events in history, from Donald Trump's presidency to Lady Gaga's iconic Super Bowl performance. But according to Selman and writer Al Jean, these were just educated guesses and not some kind of supernatural ability.
In a recent interview with People Magazine, Selman explained that with a show like The Simpsons, it's only natural to make predictions based on studying past events and human behavior. And with so many episodes and storylines, it's inevitable that some of them will overlap with reality.
But as the show's popularity grew, so did the frenzy surrounding its predictions. Fans on social media would dissect each scene and question whether the writers had a crystal ball hidden somewhere. This is something that Selman is not a fan of, especially when people start creating fake images and claiming that the show predicted things that it didn't.
"It was nicer when our predictions were just about real horrible events, not people pretending we predicted them," Selman shared. "It's disheartening that some people want our 'magic' to be true so badly that they resort to making things up."
However, Selman did give fans a glimpse into what they can expect from the current season, but he's not one to spoil the fun by revealing too much beforehand. He joked that if they did, people might mistake it for a prediction and start spreading rumors that the show is ending.
Speaking of rumors, last week's season premiere caused quite a stir when it announced itself as the "series finale." Fans were left reeling, wondering if their favorite show was really coming to an end. But as it turned out, it was just a prank by former Simpsons writer and host, Conan O'Brien.
"I knew I was the right man for the job because I've hosted the last episode of three of my own shows and counting," O'Brien joked during the episode. "Well, it's true. Fox has decided to end The Simpsons."
Thankfully, this was just a playful jab at the show's longevity, as it shows no signs of slowing down. And fans can continue to tune in every Sunday to watch the latest adventures of Homer and his family.
So, if you're ever worried about the fate of The Simpsons, rest assured that it's not going anywhere anytime soon. And as for those predictions, well, they're just a testament to the show's clever writing and ability to tap into the human experience.
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