Top 10 Simpsons Predictions That Haven't Come True YET

“The Marge-ian Chronicles”

For decades, humans have dreamed about colonizing Mars and making a fresh start on the Red Planet. In 2016, “The Simpsons” explored this possibility in the episode “The Marge-ian Chronicles.” The family meets the company Exploration Incorporated, which plans to send people to Mars by 2026. With Lisa’s passion for science, she signed up, followed by the rest, who hoped she'd lose interest. Instead, the mission doesn’t work out. But Lisa and Marge are shown on Mars in 2051. Exploration Incorporated is a parody of the defunct company Mars One, which planned to colonize Mars. Other groups, such as SpaceX and NASA, have made many predictions and published plans to get people on the Red Planet in the near future.

“The Cartridge Family”

In 1997, “The Simpsons” showcased football in “The Cartridge Family,” leading to the citizens rioting due to boredom. However, amongst the jokes to make fans of the sport rage, there was a prediction that could, at some point, happen. The commercial promoting a match between Mexico and Portugal mentioned the winner would determine the best in the world, insinuating it was for the FIFA World Cup Final. So far, Mexico and Portugal haven't faced each other in that competition's final. Neither nation has gone further than the quarter-finals. However, they did take on each other in the third-place play-off at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. So, who knows, by the next World Cup, it could come true.

“Bart to the Future”

The English language constantly evolves. Just look at the number of words and phrases Gen Z has woven into English’s tapestry with “rizz” and “bet” in recent years. The word “goodbye” is believed to have been created around 1565 and is said to be a contraction of the phrase “god be with ye.” Well, in the 2000 episode “Bart to the Future,” where – as the title suggests – we explore Bart’s life when he’s a 40-year-old. When Nelson sends a hologram, he finishes with his catchphrase, “Smell you later.” Bart mentions that the expression had replaced “goodbye.” One day, instead of the usual remark as we leave a job interview, there’s a possibility we could go with Nelson’s or another variation instead.

“Bart vs. Australia”

In 1995, “Bart vs. Australia” answered the age-old curiosity about how water drains depending on where a country is in the Earth’s hemisphere. However, while getting this information, Bart causes an Australian child to rack up a large phone bill. This eventually leads to the Simpsons getting punished in Australia with the threat of Bart getting booted in the derrière. In Australia, there’s no such corporal punishment like this to children in a courthouse. However, never say never. One day, the Aussies could legalize this method of dealing with law-breaking kids. After all, parents are allowed to use “reasonable” force when disciplining children at home. But hopefully, this corporal punishment in court doesn’t come to pass.

“Lisa's Wedding”

Whenever “The Simpsons” does an episode that explores a possible future, it’s a smorgasbord of correct predictions. Take the 1995 episode “Lisa's Wedding.” In that, video calling and smartwatches were spotted. But there is one that hasn’t happened… yet. When Lisa met her boyfriend’s family in England, we see London’s Big Ben briefly. However, unlike the traditional analog clock it has today, it’s been replaced with a digital one that needs to be reset. In the real-world UK, there have been April Fools jokes about Big Ben going digital, causing some outrage. However, others have argued that since some children struggle with telling the time on analog clocks, it might be a good idea to modernize the iconic monument.

“The Simpsons Movie” (2007)

In 2007, the franchise dipped its toe into the film market by releasing “The Simpsons Movie.” The premise involves Springfield Lake becoming polluted from citizens using it to dispose of garbage. However, after taking steps to reduce it, Homer ruins it all by dumping his pig’s waste silo in it. This environmental disaster caused the US government to cover the town in a large dome to protect the rest of the country. So far, that hasn’t happened in real life, but it's not out of the realm of possibility. Having already witnessed smaller environmental catastrophes, some scientists predict we could see larger-scale ones in the future. No word yet if a dome could be used to contain them.

“New Kids on the Blecch”

In 2001’s “New Kids on the Blecch,” Bart’s trouble-making catches the eye of a music producer, who signs him to the band Party Posse alongside his other friends. During their rise to stardom with technology covering their lack of musical skills, the group released their first music video, “Drop Da Bomb.” During it, a group of women repeats the mysterious phrase “Yvan Eht Nioj.” Lisa, ever the bright spark, discovers it’s a subliminal message to get viewers to join the Navy. At the moment, subliminal messaging in commercials is banned in some countries and restricted in the US. But could music be used to mind-control people? Maybe! Cult leaders have used music to influence, and the US military has used it to punish prisoners.

“Itchy & Scratchy Land”

Skynet could happen. In 1994’s “Itchy & Scratchy Land,” the Simpson clan went to the Itchy and Scratchy amusement park. However, after Cletus uses the flash on the camera, one of the robot mascots begins acting out. This leads to others kick-starting a rebellion and attempting to cut down the human race. Thankfully, they were easily dispatched. However, this scenario is a possibility for the future. After all, with the rise of artificial intelligence and the lack of restrictions, there’s potential for “The Terminator” franchise to come to life, causing robots and machines to attempt to wipe us all out. Lovely(!) However, until AI can consistently perfect images of human hands, we’re safe… for now.

“Treehouse of Horror XXVII”

“The Simpsons” has been praised for seemingly calling Donald Trump’s US Presidency as well as the challenge from Kamala Harris. Yet in 2016’s “Treehouse of Horror XXVII,” the series made one that has yet to happen. With the family enjoying Halloween, Homer, dressed as a makeshift Bender from “Futurama,” jokes about making things early and showcases his sticker for Ivanka Trump 2028. Seemingly, the show creators are guessing that the President-Elect’s daughter could be the next in line for the country’s top job. Ivanka has already served in Trump’s first administration, after all. At the time of making the video, she hasn’t yet announced running for 2028, but watch this space.

“Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie”

In 1992’s “Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie,” Bart spends the episode desperately attempting to watch the film about his beloved cat and mouse. However, he never gets the chance. In the end, in the far future of 2032, when he and Homer decide to finally see it, we spot someone operating a hover car! For decades, these vehicles that float just above the ground have been a fascination of science-fiction media. To date, none have ever been built commercially. But we did come close. In the 1950s, Ford showcased their concept hover car, the Levacar Mach I, which used pressurized air instead of wheels. With a modern-day focus on vehicles that can fly, maybe this dream is more likely to happen.


Which cartoon invention do you wish would come true in the real world? The portal gun from “Rick and Morty?” The learning beds from “The Venture Bros.?” The “What If?” machine from “Futurama?” Or something else? Let us know below!