- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:50 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Simpsons 2025 Predictions: For more than three decades, The Simpsons has been making people laugh with its fun characters and crazy stories. But over time, fans have noticed something unusual: the show seems to predict the future. And not just once or twice but over and over again. Let’s take a look at some real-life events that the iconic show saw coming way before anyone else did.
Trump As President — A Joke That Became Reality:
In the year 2000, The Simpsons showed Lisa Simpson becoming president after “President Trump.” At that time, it was just a joke. But in 2016, Donald Trump really did win the U.S. presidency. When he announced his 2024 campaign, fans again pointed to the show’s strange accuracy.
A Virus And… Murder Hornets?
In a 1993 episode, a strange flu called the “Osaka Flu” spreads in Springfield, brought in through imported goods. People panic and accidentally release a swarm of killer bees. Fast forward to 2020, COVID-19 hit the world, and soon after, news of giant "murder hornets" in the U.S. made headlines.
Disney Buys Fox — A Blink-And-Miss Joke Comes True:
In a 1998 episode, a sign outside a studio reads: “20th Century Fox – A Division of Walt Disney Co.” Years later, in 2019, Disney actually bought Fox in a huge billion-dollar deal. A small joke ended up being a big real-world event.
Lady Gaga’s Flying Super Bowl Act:
In 2012, an episode featured Lady Gaga flying over a stadium crowd while attached to cables. In 2017, she made a similar grand entrance during the real Super Bowl halftime show. Fans couldn’t believe how close the cartoon came to real life.
Submarine Tragedy Predicted?
A 2006 episode showed Homer getting stuck in a submarine while exploring a shipwreck. It felt oddly similar to the 2023 OceanGate Titan sub tragedy, where a submersible imploded while visiting the Titanic wreck, killing all five on board. A Simpsons writer later revealed he had gone on the same dive before and faced communication issues too.
Magician Attacked By His Own Tiger:
A 1993 episode showed a tiger attacking a magician during a show, inspired by the famous Siegfried & Roy. Ten years later, in 2003, Roy Horn was seriously injured in real life during a live performance with his white tiger in Las Vegas. The eerie similarity still shocks many.
A Nobel Prize Prediction That Hit The Mark:
In 2010, The Simpsons showed Milhouse predicting that Finnish economist Bengt Holmström would win a Nobel Prize. Six years later, Holmström actually did win it, for real.
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Fan Mail From A Beatle:
In 1991, Marge sent Ringo Starr a painting and received a reply years later. In 2024, something similar happened in real life — Paul McCartney responded to a fan’s video message made 60 years earlier. He even invited her to his photo exhibit.
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How Does This Keep Happening?
Whether it’s luck, clever writing, or just good guessing, The Simpsons has a strange track record of predicting the future. Fans now keep a close watch, wondering what the show could get right next?