Did The Simpsons Predict Recent Bad Bunny Controversy?

The Simpsons, one of the longest-running and most beloved animated series of all time, is known for its sharp wit, social commentary, and its ability to predict the future. In a recent music video produced by the show’s producers, the series seemingly predicted an incident involving the popular Puerto Rican singer and rapper Bad Bunny throwing Homer’s phone away.

When the singer was in the Dominican Republic, a fan came up to him in an attempt to take a picture, but Bad Bunny grabbed her phone and threw it away. This isn’t the first-time that The Simpsons may have predicted a Bad Bunny incident.

In the episode, titled “Marge the Lumberjill,” which aired in 2020, Bart Simpson can be seen throwing a phone on stage during a school talent show. The phone lands on the stage in an eerily similar manner to the way Bad Bunny’s phone landed on stage during a concert in 2020.

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was performing at the Estadio Nacional in San José, Costa Rica when the incident occurred. The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, with many people drawing comparisons to the scene in “Marge the Lumberjill.”

The incident has sparked a debate about whether The Simpsons is truly capable of predicting the future, or if it is simply a coincidence. Some people believe that the writers and animators behind the show have a knack for anticipating the zeitgeist and weaving it into the show’s story lines. Others argue that the sheer number of episodes and the length of the show’s run make it likely that similar incidents would occur in real life.

Regardless of whether The Simpsons truly predicted the incident involving Bad Bunny, it is clear that the show continues to be a cultural touchstone and a source of inspiration for many people. Its ability to make audiences laugh, think, and sometimes even predict the future has made it one of the most enduring and beloved series of all time.

While it is not certain if the creators of The Simpsons had any intention of predicting this event, what is clear is the fact that the show has had a cultural impact that has lasted for decades and it continues to entertain and captivate audiences around the world.

It’s also worth mentioning that, it’s not the first time that the Simpsons made a prediction that came true, in one episode of the show from 2000, predicted the presence of a “smartwatch” which is a common technology today, In another episode from 1993, showed a store called “Blocko” which is similar to the popular toy store “Lego”, the show has also predicted events such as the rise of streaming platforms, the election of Donald Trump and even the discovery of the Higgs-Boson particle.

In conclusion, while it might be a coincidence, it’s certainly exciting to think about the predictive powers of The Simpsons and it’s safe to say that the show will continue to entertain and surprise us in many ways.

What else will The Simpsons predict? We’ll have to wait until the show returns on FOX on February 19th to find out.

Synopsis:

The longest-running primetime scripted show in television history, THE SIMPSONS exploded into popular culture in 1989 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. HOMER (Dan Castellaneta), MARGE (Julie Kavner), BART (Nancy Cartwright), LISA (Yeardley Smith) and MAGGIE are instantly identifiable television icons. Rounding out this cast of characters are many beloved Springfield residents, including tavern proprietor MOE SZYSLAK (Hank Azaria) and nuclear power plant owner MR. BURNS (Harry Shearer). The Emmy Award-, Annie Award- and Peabody Award-winning animated comedy will begin its 34th season this year. In the premiere, Homer is desperate to prove he’s not dumb and sets out to solve the case of the tortoise missing from the zoo. Season 34 also will feature a double dose of “Treehouse of Horror” episodes, marking the first time in the show’s history there have been two “Treehouse”-branded episodes in a single Halloween. One of this fall’s two “Treehouse of Horror” episodes will be a full-length parody of “It,” with Krusty the Clown playing Pennywise, the evil clown character. Guest voice appearances this season include Simu Liu, Anna Faris, John Roberts as BOB’S BURGERS’ Linda Belcher, and Melissa McCarthy, who will play Homer’s rival for Grampa’s love.

THE SIMPSONS is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Television. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean and Matt Selman are the executive producers. The Gracie Films Worldwide Brand Division develops and produces the licensed content for the series.