The Simpsons has become infamous for its uncanny ability to seemingly predict the future, with one of its most memorable and humorous predictions being Donald Trump becoming president. Longtime producer David Mirkin recently shared his thoughts on this during an interview with The Post at Vulture Festival.
Mirkin said, “Yes, predicting Donald Trump would be president is still one of the funniest predictions we ever made.” The storyline appeared in the 2000 episode “Bart to the Future,” where a future Lisa Simpson references inheriting “quite a budget crunch from President Trump.”
When asked about the show’s knack for accurate predictions, Mirkin jokingly attributed it to time travelers visiting the writers’ room. “You know, this is kind of a secret I don’t tell everybody,” he quipped. “Various times in the writers room, time travelers appear, tell us things, just to put in the show and mess with people’s minds, and it works perfectly!”
This playful explanation underscores the series’ knack for crafting bizarre yet oddly prescient scenarios. Over the years, The Simpsons has “predicted” everything from technological advancements to major global events, fueling fans’ fascination with its foresight.
In related Simpsons news, fans recently learned why a beloved voice actor decided to step back from the series, showcasing how the show continues to evolve even after over three decades on air.
