"Matt Groening, creator of 'The Simpsons', reveals a brief phrase promising a tool for individuals to escape Trump's political movement, MAGA."
Matt Groening, the mastermind behind the long-running animated series The Simpsons, made a series of humorous predictions during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con in 2025. These predictions, while not grounded in technology or futuristic advancements, were instead focused on cultural and political shifts.
One of Groening's predictions was that Elon Musk would be the first person to land on Mars, only to crash land and be marooned there while still able to hear cheering from Earth. This prediction, much like the show's other predictions, was presented in a satirical manner, continuing The Simpsons' tradition of social commentary rather than literal forecasts.
Another prediction saw America returning the Statue of Liberty to France, a move that Groening suggested would help North America remember the true meaning of liberty. This prediction, like the one about Elon Musk, did not specify the circumstances under which this might happen.
Groening also envisioned a future where kids across America would liberate their Republican parents from the "cult of MAGA" by deleting Fox News from the TV channel list via parental controls. This prediction, too, did not specify a specific timeframe for when this cultural and political shift might occur or the methods and strategies the children might use to achieve this.
It's worth noting that The Simpsons has a history of predicting real-life events. In 1995, the show predicted smart watches would be common, and in 2013, it predicted Greece's 2015 economic downturn. In the year 2000, the show even predicted Donald Trump would be president.
Groening's third prediction at the Comic-Con panel was not related to space travel or technology, but rather a social and political change. This prediction, like the others, was presented in a humorous and bold manner, adding to the show's legacy of satirical social commentary.
[1] Variety Report on Groening's Predictions [2] The Simpsons' Prediction of Smart Watches [3] The Simpsons' Prediction of Greece's Economic Downturn [4] The Simpsons' Prediction of Donald Trump's Presidency
Timely entertainment trends might see an increase in satirical shows that tackle cultural and political issues, reflecting The Simpsons' legacy of predicting real-life events and providing social commentary. [1]
In the realm of movies-and-tv, we could witness a series exploring the effects of family politics and the power dynamics within modern households, much like the way The Simpsons has tackled such themes. [2] or [3] or [4]
