The Simpsons’ American cartoon show has been running for over 27 years. This show that we grew up with, has been accurately predicting future events. Although most of us thought that it was mere fiction, experts have come to realize that the producers of the show ”knew” what the future will hold.
Trump Will Be President
Probably the most unexpected of all. On a an episode aired about 19 years ago, the show presented a new president of the United States. Donald Trump, solely a business man at the time, was elected president of the country. While many people regarded it as a joke (given the fact that the show is a cartoon) nobody really had imagined it will come to life in the not-too-far future.
Ebola Outbreak
On their episode 3 of season 9, Marge suggests a read to a sick bart. The book was fictionally named ”Curious George and the Ebola Virus.” However, in the 90s, Ebola wasn’t exactly a widespread disease. It didn’t become a news headline until 2014, which means 17 years after it appeared on the show. Coincidence?
US wins Curling Olympics Against Sweden
The Simpsons also predicted sports events’ results. During the 2018 winter olympics clash between Sweden and the US, Sweden was the favorite tow in. However, and as the show depicted in an episode in 2010, the US won the gold medal, beating Sweden in men’s curling olympics.
GOT’s Finale Plot Twist
One of the best TV shows is undoubtedly Game of Thrones. Known for their unexpected endings, it was extremely hard for anyone to predict how the show will end. Yet, if we go few years back, exactly to the first episode of season 9 of The Simpsons, we can see it. The episode even predicted the Three-Eyed Raven and the Night King. Impressive!
NSA Spying
Although back in the 90s this wasn’t a generally known fact, the producers of the comic show used homer to imply NSA spying on the general public. At the time, nobody took it seriously, however, Edward Snowden confirmed that it’s an exiting fact. In 2013, documents were released proving the NSA is actually spying ”illegally” on American citizens.
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