The Oracle of Animation: 10 Instances The Simpsons Forecasted the Future Spot-On!

The magical crystal ball of pop culture, The Simpsons, is an undeniably iconic animated series. Yet, beyond its comedic appeal, it seems to hold an uncanny knack for predicting future events. Intriguingly, it’s not just once or twice; there have been myriad instances where The Simpsons have been eerily prescient. We’ve picked ten instances when this phenomenal show uncannily foreshadowed future events.

1. The Trump Presidency (Season 11, Episode 17)

In a 2000 episode titled ‘Bart to the Future’, The Simpsons conjectured Donald Trump as the United States President. Fast-forward to 2016, and their prediction became reality, serving up a startling coincidence that still leaves fans in awe.