23-7-2024 (SPRINGFIELD) In a remarkable display of clairvoyance, the beloved animated sitcom “The Simpsons” has once again captured the imagination of fans worldwide with an eerily accurate prediction from over two decades ago. This time, the show’s flash-forward episode “Bart to the Future,” which aired in 2000, seemingly foretold key details surrounding Kamala Harris’s inauguration as Vice President of the United States, including her iconic purple suit and pearl ensemble.
The uncanny parallel was brought to light by none other than Al Jean, a veteran screenwriter for “The Simpsons,” who took to social media on Sunday to share side-by-side images of Lisa Simpson and Kamala Harris donning strikingly similar outfits. Jean proudly declared, “@TheSimpsons ‘prediction’ I’m proud to be a part of,” further fueling the long-standing reputation of the show as an inadvertent oracle of future events.
Perhaps the most chilling aspect of this prediction lies in the episode’s storyline, which depicts Lisa Simpson succeeding Donald Trump as the President of the United States. In an eerie twist of fate, Harris would indeed be running against the former president if she secures the Democratic nomination for the 2024 election. The episode, set in the year 2030, portrays Lisa describing herself as “America’s first straight female president,” inheriting “quite a budget crunch from President Trump.”
Dan Greaney, the writer behind the prophetic episode, revealed in a 2016 interview that the plotline was conceived as a “warning to America,” further adding to the mystique surrounding the show’s prescient storytelling.
Social media has been abuzz with reactions to this latest “Simpsons” prediction, with users expressing a range of emotions from amusement to bewilderment. One user aptly captured the sentiment, stating, “The Simpsons as Prophetic has become one of the most enduring mysteries of our times.” Others described the parallel as “unnerving” and “freaky,” reflecting the show’s uncanny ability to foreshadow real-life events with alarming accuracy.
This is not the first time “The Simpsons” has left fans scratching their heads in disbelief. In the past, the show has accurately predicted events such as Tom Hanks’ role as a government spokesperson during the COVID-19 pandemic, elements of Lady Gaga’s 2017 Super Bowl halftime show, and even the outcome of a pivotal “Game of Thrones” episode years before it aired.
Beyond pop culture predictions, “The Simpsons” has also foreseen technological advancements, including video calling and virtual reality glasses, as well as unforeseen disasters like pandemics and failed submersible expeditions.
