The Simpsons have struck again! With their astonishing ability to anticipate the future, this yellow family from Homer to Lisa seems to play the role of modern-day prophets. As 2025 approaches, their predictions, once perceived as mere jokes, stir up emotions in our reality. Between fiction and truth, the phenomenon certainly piques our curiosity.
The Simpsons: between animated satire and surprising predictions
When we talk about The Simpsons, it’s hard not to think about their sharp humor and their almost eerie ability to predict the future. For over 30 years, this cult series has intrigued with its episodes that have become reality. So, what do they have in store for us in 2025? The theories abound, and some are particularly surprising.
Predictions for 2025: between futurism and dystopia
Simpsons fans could not have missed the recent predictions for 2025. Among them, the massive use of virtual reality headsets seems almost inevitable. With companies like Apple announcing products like the Vision Pro, scenes where Bart and Lisa immerse themselves in virtual worlds seem very close to our daily lives.
Another striking scenario: the rise of robots. One episode in particular shows Mr. Burns replacing his employees with machines, a vision that reflects the rapid evolution of automation in companies. More worryingly, some fans point out a threat of a world war against China mentioned in an episode, or even a zombie invasion which, although improbable, fuels debates. But should we really worry about this or take it lightly?
Past predictions that became reality
It’s not the first time that The Simpsons impress with their foresight. The election of Donald Trump, a joke from 2000, became a reality 16 years later. More recently, the tragic incident of the Titan submarine recalled an episode where an experimental submarine suffered a similar fate. And the acquisition of Fox by Disney, seen as absurd in 1998, did indeed take place in 2017.
In 2010, an episode even predicted that a certain Bengt Holmström would win a Nobel Prize in Economics. This happened 6 years later. Can we still talk about coincidences after so many examples?
When The Simpsons didn’t get it right
Despite everything, do our beloved residents of Springfield never get it wrong? Well, their crystal ball sometimes stumbles. For example, they had predicted Portugal’s victory at the 2018 World Cup. It was ultimately France that triumphed that year. And Daenerys Targaryen’s dragons destroying the world? Not exactly what the end of Game of Thrones delivered.
These mistakes remind us that fiction, even well thought out, remains an imaginary projection. Does this prevent us from finding a hint of truth in it? Not really. The magic still works.
When fiction and reality intertwine
The creators of The Simpsons have a unique talent for spotting trends and weaving scenarios between absurdity and realism. Should we see their 2025 predictions as warnings or mere coincidences? Hard to say. But one thing is certain, watching an episode of this cult series will never be the same again.
