It has almost become a (creepy) habit with the Simpsons: they predict the future. Do you need proof? So here are 11 pretty mind-blowing moments.
Update: This article “11 (Very Creepy) Moments The Simpsons Predicted The Future” was originally published in December 2017. It was updated in January 2022. Since then, The Simpsons have predicted many more beautiful things, the proof here, or even there or even right here.
The takeover of Fox by Disney
In 1998 (24 years ago!) in the episode "When Homer made his cinema", we could see a giant Fox billboard... with written just below "A Walt Disney Studio subsidiary". In December 2017, the takeover of Fox by Disney was confirmed. Did you say weird?
The Presidency of Donald Trump
This is the most famous prediction of the Simpsons but it must be said that they had done well. In 2000, the episode “Bart To The Future” immersed us in an America in 2030 with… Donald Trump for President. And yes, the economy was on the decline. And yes, the episode depicted a real disaster. Shortly after the election, screenwriter Dan Greaney admitted that this episode was a real "warning signal for Americans". He probably wasn't listened to...
Lady Gaga's show at the Super Bowl
In 2012, in the episode "Lisa Goes Gaga", we witness a rather futuristic concert by the pop star... A show that looks strangely at her Super Bowl performance in 2017, where she landed suspended, in a metal outfit.
The Apple Watch
In 1995, in the episode "Lisa's Wedding", her fiancé owns a watch that is eerily reminiscent of the Apple Watch, released a long time later, in 2015. It also works with the Samsung Galaxy Gear watch if you are a team Android.
Call via Facetime
Still in the episode “Lisa’s Wedding“, released in 1995, we discover the phone of the future at the Simpsons… with an option to see each other! In 2010, Face Time was born.
The Horsemeat Scandal
In 1993, in the episode "A Dearest Enemy", horsemeat is a secret ingredient in some kitchens. It was in 2013 that the Spanghero scandal broke.
That damn autocorrect
You must have sent a message at least once... with certain words transformed by the autocorrect. In 1994 in the episode "Le Hockey qui tue", this problem happens precisely to a character who writes "Beat up Martin"... sentence transformed into "Eat Up Martha".
Farmville
In 1998, in the episode “A funny ride“, the kids of Springfield have fun with a simulator… which takes you on a farm! In 2009, the FarmVille application/game was born.
Guitar Hero
In 2002, the Rolling Stones gave Homer a Guitar Hero sweatshirt… The game of the same name was not developed until 2005.
The Rolling Stones tour
The episode about Lisa's wedding was definitely right. In 1995, while the Rolling Stones were on hiatus, a poster in the young woman's room suggests that they would return for a tour in 2010. They did return for a tour, but in 2012. We're not going to quibble .
The Ipod predicted by The Simpsons
In 1996, a very modern intercom strangely resembles the very first Ipod… released in 2001. Admit it, the resemblance is disturbing. If you're ever too young, it looked like this ⬇️