The Simpsons, the animated oracle of our times, has done it once more. This time, the show’s crystal ball seems to have zeroed in on Kamala Harris’s bid for the U.S. presidency.
In a twist that would make even Nostradamus jealous, fans of the long-running series are buzzing about a 2000 episode titled “Bart to the Future.” In this episode, Lisa Simpson becomes the first female president of the United States, inheriting a financial mess from none other than President Trump. Sound familiar?
Fast forward to 2024, and Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping up to the plate, following President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out of the race. The internet is ablaze with comparisons between Harris and Lisa Simpson, especially since Lisa’s presidential outfit—a blue suit and pearls—eerily mirrors Harris’s inauguration ensemble from 202112.
“It’s like they have a time machine,” quipped one Twitter user. “First Trump, now Harris. What’s next, a real-life Bender from Futurama running for office?”
Al Jean, a longtime writer and showrunner for The Simpsons, took to social media to share his thoughts“I’m proud to be part of a show that keeps people guessing,” he tweeted, alongside a side-by-side photo of Lisa and Harris1.
But before we all start believing that Matt Groening and his team have a direct line to the future, let’s remember that The Simpsons has a knack for satirizing real-life events. Bill Oakley, another former showrunner, once said, “We’re just good at observing the present, and history has a funny way of repeating itself.”
.@TheSimpsons “prediction” I’m proud to be a part of. pic.twitter.com/ZvkqotRpsn
— Al Jean (@AlJean) July 21, 2024
Still, it’s hard to ignore the uncanny similarities. As Harris gears up for what promises to be a historic campaign, one can’t help but wonder if The Simpsons will continue to be the Nostradamus of pop culture.
“If they predict the lottery numbers next, I’m buying a ticket,” joked another fan.
So, whether you’re a believer in the show’s prophetic powers or just a fan of good satire, one thing’s for sure: The Simpsons has once again proven that life can be stranger than fiction. And who knows? Maybe in a few years, we’ll all be saying, “D’oh! They did it again!”
