'The Simpsons' Fans Find Another Eerie Prediction Due to Coronavirus Pandemic's Social Distancing Efforts
Once again, it seems as though The Simpsons has helped 'predict' life in the era of coronavirus. [...]
I hate to say it, I really do, but The Simpsons has... I can’t actually. pic.twitter.com/mVw6PZnRVL
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) March 21, 2020
The Simpsons where they impose curfew is on and nearly our reality.
— will chase (@willgchase) March 15, 2020
Granted, the reason for the two curfews is vastly different, but the image of newscasters broadcasting from inside their homes speaks to how widespread the pandemic has become.
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Oh of course people are pointing to the Simpsons for having predicted the coronavirus crisis
— skylark jones (@PercyWellington) March 27, 2020
Looking forward to this turning into the curfew episode of The Simpsons.
— Enough Of That Now (@AndyGilder) March 14, 2020
Along with Hanks' cameo in the feature film, others have also pointed to the 1993 episode "Marge in Chains," which involved a virus coming over in packages ordered from China, eventually infecting most of the town.
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The Simpsons
Parallels with the Coronavirus
told they must obey curfew rules
Tom Hanks would be struck &
Self Isolate#QAnon pic.twitter.com/WKuuJPJu2A
— Askcoding (@Askcoding) March 27, 2020
Not everyone appreciates the comparison, including former Simpsons writer Bill Oakley, who told The Hollywood Reporter that "I don't like it being used for nefarious purposes."
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I am reminded of the Simpsons episode were Springfield passed a curfew banning all but the elderly from being outdoors...
— JZ (@JZ_UK86) March 4, 2020
What the fuck is up with the Simpsons, did they predict the whole future?! Every time I am on instagram I see a new prediction that’s true!!! #whattheactualfuck
— Artemis (@ArtemisAnala) March 23, 2020
"The idea that anyone misappropriates it to make coronavirus seem like an Asian plot is terrible. In terms of trying to place blame on Asia — I think that is gross," Oakley, who co-wrote the episode with Josh Weinstein, went on to say.
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The Simpsons yet again predicting the future #coronavirus #covid19 pic.twitter.com/gvNtfXAKWW
— Domenico Zappalà (@DomZappala) March 27, 2020
Anybody watch the Simpsons to see when this Corona virus over ?
— Holmes (@Yo_Dunk) March 26, 2020
I’m going to watch every season of the Simpsons just to get ahead of what’s next after the #coronavirus
— HUNCHO (@Estnewyorkbully) March 27, 2020
Given the... surprising reliability that The Simpsons has in predicting the future, others weighed in proclaiming they'd be looking toward the animated series for all their answers about what's to come.
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ThE SiMpSoNs PrEdIcTeD BoRiS gEtTiNg cOronAvIrUs pic.twitter.com/7ZsRvhKbAe
— Rachael Chinery (@rachael_chinery) March 27, 2020
Looks like we’re in this for the long haul. It’s 8pm, and NJ is under state-wide curfew.
If we’re doing this... we’re doing it while watching the Simpsons.#QuarantineLife #coronapocolypse #CoronavirusOutbreak #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/tmQJppvrK0
— FFcouchcoach ⚖️ (@FFcouchcoach) March 17, 2020
The Simpsons airs Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET on Fox, and can be streamed anytime on Disney+.
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