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The Simpsons does it again: Kamala Harris' presidential run predicted

The iconic show's prophecy streak continues as parallels are made from a 2000s episode featuring Lisa Simpson as America's first female president, leaving fans astounded.

by  Miri Weissman
Published on  07-23-2024 07:30
Last modified: 07-23-2024 14:29
The Simpsons does it again: Kamala Harris' presidential run predictedAP/FOX

Characters from the animated series, "The Simpsons," from left, Maggie, Marge, Lisa, Homer and Bart, are shown | Photo: AP/FOX

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The iconic TV show "The Simpsons" has once again astounded viewers with its seemingly prophetic abilities. This time, the show's prediction involves Vice President Kamala Harris and her bid for the US presidency, drawing parallels to a 2000s episode featuring Lisa Simpson as America's first female president.

The legendary animated series has made headlines again with another fulfilled prophecy. In a 2000 episode titled "Bart to the Future," Lisa Simpson becomes the first female President of the United States, wearing a purple suit with a pearl necklace and earrings, which were strikingly similar to the outfit Kamala Harris wore during her 2021 swearing-in ceremony.

The Simpsons are never wrong. pic.twitter.com/6dCs2eIoY6

— Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) July 21, 2024

The show's fans quickly noticed the uncanny resemblance between the fictional character and the real-life political figure. The similarity has sparked discussions across social media platforms. "The Simpsons have become one of the most enduring mysteries of our time!" one fan tweeted.

What about the Lisa Simpson becoming President? This really raised some eyebrows.

It even hit the mainstream news it was so uncanny. pic.twitter.com/oygurUkXpb

— Keith K (@My_TeslaModelS) October 26, 2023

One of the show's writers addressed the coincidence on social media, stating, "We're just trying to write funny episodes, but sometimes the randomness is quite amazing." The writer added, "We predicted Trump would be president back in 2000, and that was the most absurd joke we could think of at the time."

The show has previously predicted events such as the Capitol riots, the finale of "Game of Thrones," and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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