For decades, The Simpsons has gained a reputation for its uncanny ability to “predict” major global events.
From political upheavals to economic crises, fans of the show often look back at its episodes with a mix of awe and apprehension.
As discussions heat up around its potential predictions for 2025, the outlook appears far from optimistic.
Could The Simpsons have predicted a global apocalypse?
One of the most talked-about episodes, *Thank God It’s Doomsday*, explores the idea of an impending apocalypse.
In this storyline, Homer becomes convinced that the Rapture is near after watching a movie about it.
His warnings are initially dismissed until he realizes he miscalculated the date.
Moments later, Homer experiences a vision of heaven where he bargains with God to save his family, ultimately waking up to find it was all a dream.
While the episode takes a humorous approach, fans believe the themes of apocalypse and time travel could hint at significant events in 2025.
These theories have sparked speculation online, with some suggesting parallels between the episode’s storyline and real-world fears of catastrophic events.
World War 3: A chilling possibility
Amid rising global tensions in 2024, The Simpsons references to a potential World War 3 have resurfaced.
In one early short from 1987, Homer mistakenly believes war has broken out, prompting the family to seek shelter in their backyard.
Another reference comes from the episode Lisa’s Wedding. In a future timeline, Lisa’s British fiancé mentions World War 3 in passing.
The casual acknowledgment of the conflict has led fans to wonder if the show was foreshadowing an actual global war.
Social media users have debated whether this prediction will come true, especially given the current geopolitical climate.
A Zombie apocalypse: Fiction or foresight?
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In the 2009 Treehouse of Horror XX episode, Springfield is hit by a virus that turns its residents into zombies.
Bart, immune to the infection, becomes the key to saving humanity.
The storyline takes bizarre turns, including residents attempting to eat Bart to gain immunity and Bart “vaccinating” the population by contaminating their food.
While the premise is clearly exaggerated, parallels have been drawn to real-world experiences, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some fans argue that the show’s exploration of pandemics and survivalist themes could be a veiled warning for future outbreaks.
Why these predictions captives fans
The enduring fascination with The Simpsons predictions lies in their peculiar accuracy.
From Donald Trump’s presidency to global economic challenges, the show has often mirrored reality in ways that seem beyond coincidence. This track record fuels speculation about what else the writers may have “foreseen.”
However, it’s essential to approach these predictions with a critical eye.
While the show provides intriguing commentary on societal fears, many of its “predictions” are retrospective connections rather than deliberate forecasts.