We’re still thawing out after a President Trump-induced shock-attack but, apparently, ALL the signs were there that this election result was meant to be.
Want to know how we know? The Simpsons predicted the business mogul’s victory 16 years ago!
Seasoned fans of the cartoon-comedy responded to Trump’s election by reminding everyone that, in an episode which aired back in 2000, Lisa stepped into the role of POTUS – after Trump had brought the country to its knees.
In a clip which has been doing the rounds today, President Simpson is seen enquiring as to ‘how bad’ a state Trump left the country in.
Secretary Van Houten (it’s Milhouse, yo!) simply responds: “We’re broke.”
The clip has been doing the rounds online, with many highlighting the irony of the current situation the US has found itself in.
Meanwhile, one of the show’s writers, Dan Greaney, addressed the spooky coincidence head-on.
I swear to god simpsons is full on illuminati.. they predict everything #trumpwins #elections2016 #trump #america pic.twitter.com/GOlpQb2T3d
— Taylor o'farrell (@Taylorofarrell2) November 9, 2016
So I guess Lisa Simpson is the next POTUS after Trump? https://t.co/brvrYrg62e
— wigjolno (@rksion) November 9, 2016
Another prediction of the Simpsons! #HesNotMyPresident #Trump pic.twitter.com/UrP1P5lzcl
— Հii (@Ziifd) November 9, 2016
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Greaney admitted: “It was a warning to America. And that just seemed like the logical last stop before hitting bottom.”
“It was pitched because it was consistent with the vision of America going insane,” he added.
Wow, we actually have chills.
