The Simpsons Prediction of Harris Fails

In the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, social media users have noted that predictions made by 'The Simpsons' about Kamala Harris becoming president have failed for the first time. The show's 2000 episode 'Bart to the Future' featured Lisa Simpson as president wearing a purple suit with pearls, similar to Harris's inauguration outfit, leading fans to speculate about a potential future for her. Despite the strong endorsement from President Biden prior to the election, Harris lost to Trump, who secured 270 electoral votes, marking his return to the White House. The failure of 'The Simpsons' prediction has sparked mixed reactions, with some fans humorously suggesting it may have been intended for Hillary Clinton instead. Meanwhile, political forecaster Allan Lichtman, who predicted a Harris win based on his successful model, also missed the mark with this election, raising questions about the reliability of his predictions. This election cycle has thus highlighted the unpredictability of political outcomes, defying both pop culture and forecasting models.