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Can “The Simpsons” really predict the future?

According to internet listicles, the animated sitcom The Simpsons has predicted the future anywhere from 17 to 55 times.
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The Simpsons Predicted PBS Funding Cuts 23 Years Ago

The Simpsons is famous for predicting the future in prophetic fashion, and the show's been at it again regarding the future ...

The Simpsons Almost Didn’t Predict Trump Would Be President (And Their Original Pick Was Unbelievable)

With long-time showrunner Al Jean set to depart The Simpsons next month, he recently took part in an interview with MIT Technology Review to discuss the series’ past predictions. In an eye-popping ...

David Bowie and The Simpsons named among top icons and shows that predicted the future

DAVID Bowie and Kate Bush have been named among the top cultural icons who most accurately predicted how we live today, ...

Is The Simpsons 'Torenza' Prediction Real or Fake? Here's What Netizens Say

In October 2025, social media exploded with claims that The Simpsons had once again predicted the future. A viral TikTok ...
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Ross from Friends among cultural icons who predicted the future

He has been named alongside Orwell, Bowie and The Simpsons in the ‘Visionary Hall of Fame’Ross from Friends has ...

David Bowie among top 10 icons to have predicted the future

George Orwell, Kate Bush, and David Bowie have been named among the top cultural icons who most accurately predicted how we ...