Ben Kew 13 Oct 2020. In season 11, "The Simpsons" predicted a Donald Trump presidency in the 2000 episode "Bart to the Future." Simpsons fans were quick to point out how the actor had a cameo in the series previously, where he was seen advertising a "new Grand Canyon" and claiming the US government had lost its credibility. The Simpsons’ annual “Treehouse of Horror” episodes do their best to scare us every year… and what could be scarier than the upcoming election? S32, Ep5. Let’s explore the fabricated scenario. !PLEASE MAKE SURE THE SIMPSONS DOESN'T PREDICT THIS FUTURE AS WELL! Stuck on his "stumper" of a decision, Homer puts his reading glasses on in an attempt to decide who to choose. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The 31st annual Simpsons Halloween special includes a frightening look at the 2020 election, parodies of Pixar and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and a ninth birthday Lisa just can't get over. For other inquiries, Contact Us. {{#media.focal_point}}. 3. Many suggested the Simpsons had ‘done it again’ as one wrote: “Bro the Simpsons really do predict everything.”. 6. Homer falls asleep and misses election day, dreaming of what Springfield on Inauguration Day 2021 might look like. 6. ", The segment concluded with the point that "We haven't even said the worst one.". Have something to tell us about this article? Audiences then see Springfield swallowed by dystopian imagery with Homer on the roof wearing full body armour. The Simpsons has joked about a variety of political issues over the years, with Donald Trump becoming a recurring target after he was elected president. TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! Most of these episodes are based on things that happened in the 60s, 70s or 80s that we knew about.”. 8. The Simpsons' 31st Halloween special, Treehouse of Horror XXXI, shows a 2021 doomsday. 6.3 (1,016) 0. However, it turns out that it was all a dream and Homer didn’t vote. Lisa Simpson voice actress Yardley Smith also offered her take: “If you’ve been on for three decades, probably you’re going to hit it once in a while. Lisa then appears donning a facemask and asks her father how he can possibly remain undecided in wake of the last four years. The Simpsons has given fans its prediction of tonight's US election.. Season: OR . Did 'The Simpsons' predict 2020 elections? In the Simpsons episode, Mr Burns endorses Mitt Romney in the 2012 election against Barack Obama. {{#media.media_details}} News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Of course, with over three decades on the air, it’s hardly surprising that real-life events have somewhat mirrored previous episodes of the beloved show. The Simpsons: 2020 election episode Of course, the 2020 US presidential election earned global attention and The Simpsons certainly didn’t hesitate to weigh in on the situation. This episode might be seen as representative of The Simpsons’s jaundiced view of American politics. On January 27, 1992 during his re-election campaign, President George H. W. Bush ignited a feud between the Simpsons and the Bushes by referencing the Simpsons in a speech at the National Religious Broadcaster's convention in Washington: "The next value I speak of must be forever cast in stone. It included: "Looks lousy in a tennis outfit," "Called third world countries ****holes," and "Said Jewish people who vote Democrat are disloyal. Rate. 30 Sep. 2012 Moonshine River. While fans often take these prediction arguments and run, the talents behind the show have their own thoughts. The show predicted Trump's rise to power in an episode aired back in 2000. Fans shocked by alignment of blue and red states in 2012 episode. His daughter Lisa, wearing a face mask, then butts in, saying: "You're hesitating over president? All votes have not come in yet, so the Simpsons’ prediction could be fully accurate once everything is sorted and finalized. View our online Press Pack. Directed by Mark Kirkland. Rate. 5.6 (314) 0. Rate. Stuck on his "stumper" of a decision, Homer puts his reading glasses on in an attempt to decide who to choose. Earlier this year, Hanks and his wife Rita tested positive for coronavirus and were hospitalized. The year (on the show) was 2030, and the Simpson … Rate. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Rate. In the show Lisa refers to “inheriting quite a budget crunch from President Trump.”. Burns walked over to a map of the US showing red and blue states and how they voted for the election, which fans noticed was almost the same as … Trump PARDONS Lil Wayne, Kodak Black and Bannon with 140 more in last-minute blitz, Covid vaccine free-for-all as rogue councils offer jab to staff before over-70s, Christine McGuinness displays curves in plunging bra & lacy thong, Motorists could be hit with £70 fines for 20 minor driving errors under new plans, Robbie Williams quarantining in the Caribbean after testing positive for Covid, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. It’s mainly just coincidence because the episodes are so old that history repeats itself. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Rate. Burns walked over to a map of the US showing red … Rate. Rate. Rate. Rate. ‘The Simpsons’ Goes Full Anti-Trump in Episode Listing 50 Reasons Not to Re-Elect Him 199 20th Century Fox. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. With Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith. ", The headlines continued: "Lied about the size of his inauguration," "Talked about grabbing *****," and "Refused to release tax returns. The clip is the opener to The Simpsons ’ spooky annual Treehouse of Horror episode, which sees Homer eventually realise he’s slept through polling day without filling out a ballot – the program’s last-ditch effort to convince Americans to vote today. 0. Fans of the show claim The Simpsons have made several accurate predictions over the years Credit: 20th Century Fox. Rate. The episode - screened at the weekend - showed Homer heading to the booth to cast his vote in the crucial election. The FOX animated series The Simpsons has ramped up its effort to push partisan politics, this time in the show’s 31st Treehouse of Horror Halloween special, which shows viewers 50 reasons why voters should not re-elect President Donald Trump. The Simpsons showed Homer heading to the booth to cast his vote in this year’s crucial election. 5. It has a significant impact as his vote would’ve been the decider. The map as of today looks nearly exactly the same as the map shown in The Simpsons. The clip shows an election map with an eerily similar party split to that of Biden and Trump in the 2020 race for the White House, leaving viewers freaked out that cartoon had again made an accurate political prediction. 6. Rate. Copy to Clipboard (FOX) When 'The Simpsons' predicted that Donald Trump … Rate. However, when it comes to foreshadowing and predictions, audiences often champion The Simpsons. Episodes of the show that focus on politics, politicians, elections, etc. The Simpsons slam Donald Trump in last-minute US election episode. The Simpsons predictions for 2020 election While it’s not exactly a concrete prediction, a recent The Simpsons episode – ‘Treehouse of Horror XXXI’ … ", Homer immediately recalls a front-page headline from the local Springfield Shopper which states “Faye Dunaway Gives Oscar to Wrong Movie and Is Never Seen Again.”. Burns walked over to a map of the US showing red and blue states and how they voted for the election, which fans noticed was almost the same as the current electoral map with Trump and Biden. 2. Rate. The show even featured a scene where Trump was seen waving from the stairs - almost exactly mirroring a photo of him taken in 2015 in real life. Rate. I speak of decency, the moral courage to say what is right and condemn what's wrong, and we need a nation closer to the Waltonsthan the Simpsons. Because he can't decide who to vote for, Homer asks if he can write in Judge Judy as one of the candidates for president. The Simpsons' writers have slipped in a … Trending pages. 2. It's a testament to the insanity of the past four years that The Simpsons is now considered to be some sort of predictor of the future. The series even parodied the announcement of him winning and repeatedly explored the election cycle. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 10. Animated sitcoms have long made comments on events occurring in the real world, with one of the most recent and notable examples being South Park’s ‘The Pandemic Special’. 7. Others were amazed that seemingly the show had only managed to get Arizona wrong for now, which Biden is currently leading in. With the election looming, many are keen to speculate if The Simpsons has predicted the outcome…. A number of headlines and details then scroll over the screen relating to Donald Trump, including “put children in cages,” and “paid $750 in taxes.”, Homer then casts his vote – presumably for Joe Biden – and says “who are you going to make fun of now, late-night comics?”. When he wins the election, Bart and Lisa suspect foul play and are determined to expose Bob's corruption. Homer dreams of voting, causing him to sleep through election day. He added: "This is Tom Hanks saying if you see me in person, please, please leave me be.". ⚠️ Follow our US election 2020 live blog for the latest news & updates. A number of audiences have taken to Twitter to offer their thoughts on The Simpsons’ intriguing scene. In the Simpsons episode, Mr Burns endorses Mitt Romney in the 2012 election against Barack Obama. The origin story of Comic Book Guy is revealed as he and Kumiko debate having a baby. !GOOD LUCK AMERICA! S24, Ep1. The zeitgeist savvy series has never been a stranger to referencing politics throughout its impressive 32 season run, and 2020 is no exception. 8. 1. 8. 8 Nov. 2020 The 7 Beer Itch. Arguably, the most glaring example came when some audiences claimed an episode predicted the death of George Floyd; the prediction claims were based on a fan-made image. THE SIMPSONS 2020 ELECTION EPISODE ANNOUNCES THE APOCALYPSE - YouTube We've now reached the peak of propaganda and illusion: truth has become falsehood and … ⚠️ Read our US election live blog for the very latest on the 2020 race to the White House. A clip from the upcoming Halloween episode of “The Simpsons” … Because he can't decide who to vote for, Homer asks if he can write in Judge Judy as one of the candidates for president. The 2012 episode shows the state split for Mitt Romney and Barack Obama Credit: Matt Groening/Fox. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Then numerous headlines scroll past in front of his eyes, chronicling some of Trump's actions from the last four years. "Dad! He arrives at the polling station but is undecided, wondering if he can vote for Judge Judy. Bart to the Future; Treehouse of Horror VIII; Treehouse of Horror VII 1. The Simpsons, Twentieth Century Fox Television et al., IMDb The Simpsons: 2020 election episode. E. Pluribus Wiggum "E. Pluribus Wiggum" is the tenth episode of Season 19. Sideshow Bob is released from prison and runs for Mayor of Springfield. Robot enforcers scatter the streets and, when confronting Moleman, he says: “That’s what I get for voting for Kanye!”. When asked by Radio 1 Newsbeat how they got it spot on, writer Al Jean said: "With the Trump one in 2000 we were looking for a funny celebrity who would be president. In the Simpsons episode, Mr Burns endorses Mitt Romney in the 2012 election against Barack Obama. Rate. Rate. By: Bella Fowler. Error: please try again. Rate. With the future of America at stake in the 2020 presidential election, thank goodness Homer Simpson will be voting. 3. ", Additionally, they predicted that Tom Hanks would catch a horrible disease after testing positive for a “deadly bug.”. Essentially, the episode aims to raise awareness of how important it is to vote, making the argument that every single vote counts. 1 Synopsis 2 Full Story 3 Behind the Laughter 3.1 Reception 3.2 Controversy 4 Production 5 Video 6 Citations Springfield becomes the site of the first presidential primary. On the other hand, it’s worth addressing that there have been numerous “predictions” which have been debunked. AS America and the world remain gripped by the nail-biting election, an old episode of the Simpsons has reemerged, suggesting the show spookily predicted the outcome. In it, Lisa, the only Simpson politically active enough to … For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, The Simpsons predicted Donald Trump's rise to presidency, The electoral map the Simpsons predicted during the Romney/Obama presidential election, People were shocked that the Simpsons made the correct prediction yet again, The Simpsons predicted Trump winning the presidency, The show also predicted Tom Hanks contracting a deadly disease, The Simpsons is one of the longest running sitcoms in TV, They also showed Homer heading to the polls to cast his ballot, The show predicted the coronavirus pandemic, The show is always trending on Twitter for their eerie predictions, Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk, The electoral map in the show is almost exactly the same with the exception of Arizona, who the Simpsons creators made Red in the show, Homer heading to the booth to cast his vote, The show apparently has 11 other predictions, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The Simpsons, Twentieth Century Fox Television et al., IMDb. 7. The Simpsons — October Surprise pic.twitter.com/wCDOrpmN80. It's election day at the start of the episode and in classic Simpsons humor, a campaign sign reads: "Biden Harris", "Trump Putin" and "Elect Someone Anyone." Year: Season 24. Wow https://t.co/ZmupTO0QF4, before we try and make bets on who's gonna win the election, let's check what the simpsons predicted. pic.twitter.com/MURvh6o3WL, Even the Simpsons are getting into the election fever. news.com.au. As highlighted by the Metro, the scene begins with Springfield residents flocking to cast their ballots. Rate. An America that rejects the incivility, the tide of incivility and th… While it’s not exactly a concrete prediction, a recent The Simpsons episode – ‘Treehouse of Horror XXXI’ – conjured up a potential outcome of the 2020 presidential election. 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