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| 10 Simpsons Predictions About Donald Trump |
The Simpsons: The Longest-Running Animated Series in the World
Since The Simpsons debut more than three decades ago, it has not only delighted us with witty humor and satire of the American lifestyle but has also earned fame through its predictive nature. While political crises and social trends arise, the entertainment has amazed audiences with events it has 'predicted.'
Modern civilization is obsessed with many people, and in this case, only one stands out, covered in controversy: Donald Trump. A man whose presidency can be described as chaotic and controversial, it is understandable that The Simpsons has a lot to say regarding him.
Tighten your seatbelts as we discuss 10 Simpsons predictions about Donald Trump.
10. Donald Trump's Presidency
Starting off the countdown is Trump's presidency. This prediction sparked interest in the show's predictive abilities.
In a 2000 episode titled "BART to the Future," Bart sees a glimpse of the future where Lisa Simpson is the President—trying to fix the economy after President Trump leaves office. During a Cabinet meeting, Lisa mentions President Trump, and years later, Trump indeed became president. This left many people puzzled. How could they predict his presidency 16 years in advance?
9. Economic Collapse
In the same episode, "BART to the Future," Lisa becomes Trump's successor. This won't happen in real life as Lisa is a fictional character. However, the episode shows Lisa dealing with a struggling economy after Trump's presidency. This is eerily similar to the economic challenges faced under Joe Biden's leadership, especially after the pandemic's impact on the global economy. It's amazing that the writers not only predicted Trump's presidency but also the subsequent economic issues.
8. The Election Results
In 2012, it seemed like The Simpsons knew exactly how the 2020 election would turn out. In a Fox special titled "Mr. Burns endorses Romney," a map of red and blue states is shown. Surprisingly, this map closely resembles the 2020 election map for Biden and Trump, except for Arizona, which the show inaccurately depicted as a red state. How did they nearly predict the exact election outcome eight years in advance?
7. Trump's Death
An animated image of President Trump in a coffin has circulated online, especially after he and his wife tested positive for COVID-19 in 2020. Many speculated that The Simpsons predicted his death. A viral TikTok video linked this image to the claim that something significant would happen on August 27. However, this prediction was false, as the image was never part of an episode. Despite it being fake, some people still wonder if The Simpsons might eventually depict this scenario.
6. The Civil War
Following the events of January 6 at Capitol Hill, the hashtag #CivilWar trended on Twitter. People feared that a civil war might erupt once Biden took office. The Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror" special aired on November 1, 2020, shows Homer voting for either Putin or Trump. The episode then jumps to January 20, 2021, showing an apocalyptic scene with Homer in homemade armor. While this prediction hasn't come true, it has certainly fueled fears about the future.
5. Statue Stealing
Two episodes seem to foreshadow the image of a rioter carrying a podium at Capitol Hill. In "The Telltale Head," Bart steals the head of a statue. In another episode, "The Mansion Family," Homer tries to drag a large statue out of a venue, mistaking it for an award. While these scenes don't exactly predict the Capitol incident, the similarities are uncanny.
4. Ivanka 2028
In a Halloween episode from season 28, Homer wears an "Ivanka 2028" pin while trick-or-treating with his family. It's only 2024, so we don't know if she'll run in 2028. But given The Simpsons track record, who knows?
3. The Rioter
On January 6, 2021, Trump supporters stormed Capitol Hill. A photo of Groundskeeper Willie dressed similarly to a rioter named Jake Anzali went viral. Both wore fur hats with horns and had similar face paint and tattoos. This prediction, however, was debunked as the image was photoshopped. Despite this, The Simpsons might still have predicted the riots.
2. The Riots
In the episode "Beyond Blunderdome," released in 1999, Mel Gibson's character wreaks havoc on the Senate floor—a scene reminiscent of the Capitol riot. While the episode ends with the building blowing up, thankfully, this didn't happen. It's unsettling how close it came to reality.
1. The Storming of Capitol Hill
In the 1996 episode, "The Day the Violence Died," a parody of the "I'm Just a Bill" segment from Schoolhouse Rock, characters storm the Capitol steps with weapons. This eerie resemblance to the January 6 events is chilling.
Final Thoughts
It has become evident that the authors of The Simpsons can oddly read the American spirit and its politics. Apart from making them look silly, there was no way to overlook such predictions since they have evoked a lot of discussions on the question of prescience within the domain of entertainment.
These instances are considered by some a lucky coincidence. Others consider these proof of the fact that The Simpsons is socially relevant and politically active.
As we look to the future in quick-changing and already chaotic political times, two things are clear: The Simpsons will still be there, and so will the surprises.
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