The Terrrible Simpsons Predictions For 2024

Summary

The video script explores The Simpsons' uncanny history of predicting future events, from technological advancements like video calls and smartwatches to significant occurrences such as the COVID-19 pandemic and political events. It delves into the show's potential prophetic nature, highlighting predictions for 2024, including AI advancements, economic challenges, and the possibility of a female president. The script challenges viewers to consider whether these predictions are mere coincidences or the result of the show's insightful foresight.

Takeaways

• 📺 The Simpsons is an animated sitcom that has been popular for over three decades and is known for its humorous and sometimes prophetic content.
• 🔮 The show has made numerous predictions that have later come true, leading some to speculate whether the writers have unusual foresight or access to future events.
• 🤳 In 1995, an episode depicted a character using a video call, which was prophetic given the later release of the BlackBerry Classic two years later.
• 👤 The show predicted the actions of Edward Snowden, who leaked NSA documents and fled to Cuba, similar to a character's actions in an episode aired in 2000.
• 🐅 The Simpsons foresaw a tragic incident with Siegfried and Roy's tiger attack, which was depicted in a 1993 episode, years before the real event occurred in 2003.
• 😷 The show predicted a pandemic similar to COVID-19 in an episode from 1993, where a disease called the 'Osaka flu' spread similarly to the real-life coronavirus.
• 🤖 The Simpsons has predicted advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, with episodes showing AI taking over jobs and even becoming lifelike enough to replace humans in various roles.
• 🚀 The show has also predicted a Mars colony, aligning with Elon Musk's ambitions to send people to Mars by 2050.
• 🚗 Flying cars, once a futuristic concept in a 2005 episode, are now being developed by companies like Samson Sky, showing the show's ability to predict technological advancements.
• 👶 A 'Baby Cry Translator' device has been developed, translating babies' cries into words, which was first humorously introduced in a 1992 Simpsons episode.
• 🍰 Virtual reality food is another seemingly far-fetched prediction from The Simpsons that is now being explored by technology companies, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.

Q & A

What is the significance of The Simpsons' predictions in the context of the video?

The video highlights The Simpsons' uncanny history of making accurate predictions about future events, which has led to speculation about the show's writers possibly having foreknowledge or simply being very lucky.

How did The Simpsons predict the rise of video calling technology?

In a 1995 episode titled 'Lisa's Wedding,' Lisa is shown chatting with her fiancé over a video call, which was a prediction that came true with the advent of video calling technology like the BlackBerry Classic, released two years later.

What is the connection between The Simpsons and the NSA leaks by Edward Snowden?

In a 2000 episode, a character named 'NSA Guy' steals secret information from the National Security Agency and flees to Cuba, which mirrors the real-life events of Edward Snowden leaking documents and seeking asylum in Russia.

How did The Simpsons depict the COVID-19 pandemic before it occurred?

In a 1993 episode called 'Marge in Chains,' The Simpsons depicted a disease outbreak called the 'Osaka flu,' which bears similarities to the COVID-19 pandemic, including a character resembling Tom Hanks contracting the illness.

What is the prediction about artificial intelligence in The Simpsons?

The Simpsons predicted the rise of AI and robots taking over jobs, with episodes showing AI in various roles, including law enforcement and personal relationships, such as an AI spouse.

What political figure has been a recurring subject of predictions in The Simpsons?

Donald Trump has been featured in multiple episodes, with predictions about him becoming the 45th President of the United States and potentially running again in 2024.

What is the potential economic impact predicted by The Simpsons following Trump's presidency?

The show predicted an economic meltdown and a financial crisis following Trump's presidency, with the country being 'officially broke' due to poor economic choices.

What is the prediction about World War III in The Simpsons?

In an episode titled 'World War II,' The Simpsons humorously suggested the possibility of a third world war, which some viewers interpret as a prophetic warning of global conflict.

How does The Simpsons envision the future of transportation with flying cars?

In a 2005 episode 'Future Drama,' The Simpsons depicted flying cars as a mode of transportation, which is now being developed by companies like Samson Sky with their Switchblade model.

What technology does The Simpsons predict for understanding baby cries?

The show predicted a 'Baby Cry Translator Machine' that translates babies' cries into understandable words for parents, which is now being developed using AI and sound recognition technology.

What is the concept of 'virtual reality food' as depicted in The Simpsons?

In an episode from season 11, The Simpsons introduced the idea of eating virtual reality fudge, which is a form of virtual dining experience that is now being explored by companies as a new technology.