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From politics to technology, the The Simpsons owns a long track record of foreshadowing events, leaving fans and onlookers stunned years later. Some predictions have to be pure coincidence, obut at this point there is some expert analysis going on. I guess life imitates art. This list explores moments where The Simpsons seemed to see into the future, getting things spot on before they happen.
Donald Presidency
In a 2000 episode, Bart to the Future, Lisa mentions inheriting “quite a budget crunch from President Donald.” Over a decade later, Donald’s presidency made this gag feel oddly prophetic.
Smartwatches
A 1995 episode shows characters using watch-sized screens to communicate well before the Apple Watch existed, predicting wearable tech in an eerily accurate way.
Siegfried & Roy Tiger Attack
In a 1993 episode, entertainers are attacked by their tiger, mirroring the real-life 2003 incident with Siegfried & Roy. Coincidence? Perhaps, but it’s chillingly close.
Disney Buying 20th Century Fox
A 1998 episode joked about “20th Century Fox, a division of Walt Disney Co.” The actual acquisition happened in 2019, making fans question just how the writers knew.
Faulty Voting Machines
In a 2008 episode, Homer tries to vote on a malfunctioning machine, eerily foreshadowing real controversies with electronic voting and miscounts in subsequent elections.
Horse Meat Scandal
A 1994 episode shows a factory using mysterious meat in burgers—decades later, Europe’s horse meat scandal made it look like Springfield had insider knowledge.
Auto-Correct Fails
A 1994 episode shows a device autocorrecting text in absurd ways. Fast forward, and smartphones and autocorrect errors became a global reality.
Ebola Outbreak Reference
In a 1997 episode, Marge suggests Bart read a book about Ebola, decades before the virus became a global news story in 2014.
Greece’s Financial Crisis
A 2012 episode shows a “Europe collapses” headline with Greece’s flag. Just a few years later, the country’s debt crisis made the gag unexpectedly topical.
Smart Homes
In 1999, The Simpsons depicted a fully automated house controlling every aspect of life. Today, smart homes with voice assistants make this eerily accurate.
FIFA Corruption Scandal
A 2014 episode jokes about officials taking bribes in soccer. Years later, the real-world FIFA corruption scandal mirrored the cartoon’s satirical jab.
FaceTime and Video Calls
In a 1995 episode, characters chat through video screens for casual conversations—long before FaceTime, Zoom, or widespread video calling became common.
The Higgs Boson Discovery
In a 1998 episode, Homer scribbles on a chalkboard about a particle that sounds eerily like the Higgs boson. Nearly 15 years later, scientists confirmed its existence, making Springfield seem surprisingly ahead of science.
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