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The Simpsons Predicts the Future: From Donald Trump to Kamala Harris

The Simpsons has a long history of predicting major world events, from the election of Donald Trump to the Super Bowl results. But one of the most eerie predictions came in the form of an episode that aired over 20 years ago, which seemed to foretell the presidential run of Kamala Harris.

The episode, titled “Bart to the Future,” aired in 2000 and showed Lisa Simpson as the President of the United States, while Bart was a White House freeloader. The plot offered viewers a glimpse into the future, and many on social media couldn’t help but compare the scenes to the images of Harris being sworn in as Vice President in a very similar outfit.

The Simpsons predicts the future

Writer and showrunner Mike Scully recently opened up about the prediction, recalling that the pantsuit may have been a nod to Hillary Clinton at the time, or simply a random choice. He also insisted that Lisa’s pearls were a signature part of her character.

The episode’s prediction of Donald Trump’s presidency was also a topic of discussion, with Scully sharing that the writers were bouncing around “crazy names” who would be “the stupidest person that America could elect.” And somebody said Donald Trump.

The Simpsons’ knack for predicting major world events has become a running joke among fans, with many taking to social media to share their surprise over the similarities between the decades-old episode and real-life events.

The Simpsons predicts the future

But what is the weirdest Simpsons prediction? From the election of Trump to the Super Bowl results, the show has a history of foreshadowing major events.

The show’s writers have often unknowingly predicted celebrity deaths, political milestones, pop culture scandals, and sporting wins in the episodes. Most recently, Channel 4 had to pull an episode from its schedule at the last minute after the gun attack on Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania.

An episode from 1996 follows Lisa as she finds out that Springfield’s founder was a murderous pirate who tried to assassinate George Washington. One scene shows the assassination attempt as a law enforcement officer takes aim at the podium of a rally, seemingly mirroring what happened to Trump.

The Simpsons predicts the future

The Simpsons’ ability to predict the future has become a staple of the show, with many fans eagerly awaiting the next episode to see what other major events the show will predict.

But what do you think is the weirdest Simpsons prediction? Let us know in the comments below.