"The Simpsons" has a knack for predicting the future, and it seems they've done it again. An episode from the year 2000, titled "Bart to the Future," shows Lisa Simpson as the first female president of the United States. In a striking coincidence, Lisa wears a purple suit and pearl accessories that closely resemble the outfit Vice President Kamala Harris wore during Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration.
Recently, an image comparing Lisa Simpson and Kamala Harris went viral on social media platform X. The side-by-side photos show an eerie similarity, sparking discussions about the show's uncanny predictions. Fans took to social media, with one tweeting, "The Simpsons as Prophetic has become one of the most enduring mysteries of our times!" Another added, "It's unnerving how often these predictions have been spot on."
Al Jean, a writer for "The Simpsons," addressed the coincidence on social media, posting the photo with the caption: "@TheSimpsons 'prediction' I’m proud to be a part of." In the episode, Lisa mentions inheriting a "budget crunch from President Trump," adding another layer of prophecy to the show.
"The Simpsons," created by Matt Groening, has a history of predicting future events. Their predictions include Donald Trump's presidency, the Capitol riot, the "Game of Thrones" finale, and the coronavirus pandemic. Groening remarked in a 2016 interview with The Guardian, "We predicted that [Trump] would be president back in 2000 — but he was, of course, the most ridiculous placeholder name we could imagine at the time, and that remains accurate.It’s beyond satire."
As Kamala Harris emerges as a leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, fans are once again marveling at the show's seemingly prophetic powers.