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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Simpsons creator predicts Trump's death reaction, Musk's Mars crash and Fox News satire at Comic-Con 2025
For more than three decades, The Simpsons has amused audiences with its uncanny knack for predicting future events. From politics to pop culture, the beloved animated sitcom has become known for turning satirical jokes into eerily accurate forecasts. At the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con, creator Matt Groening offered fresh predictions about Donald Trump's death, Elon Musk's Mars mission, and the show's own longevity, adding a humorous twist to real-world anxieties and ongoing debates. These remarks show why The Simpsons continues to remain culturally relevant and spark online conversations whenever it 'predicts the future.' Whether these predictions come true or remain clever jokes, they highlight why the series remains a cultural phenomenon: it dares to imagine our future while keeping audiences laughing at the present. The Simpsons predicts Trump's death reaction and Musk's Mars mission Matt Groening addressed how Americans might react to the death of Donald Trump, joking that people would 'dance in the streets'—until a future fictional president named 'Vance' bans dancing altogether. This prediction blends political satire with social commentary, reflecting how polarising figures like Trump inspire extreme public reactions as reported by The Independent. By framing it as a Simpsons prediction, Groening humourously underscored both the joy and controversy that such news could bring, staying true to the show's tradition of tackling politics through humor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Project Management 2.0 with IITD IITD PM Apply Now Undo Groening's forecast for Elon Musk was equally bold. He imagined Musk becoming the first man to land on Mars, only to crash-land and remain stranded. Despite this outcome, Musk would still proudly broadcast messages back to Earth, hearing the cheering of fans from millions of miles away. This joke nods to Musk's reputation as a visionary risk-taker and highlights society's fascination with ambitious entrepreneurs. It also captures the modern paradox of celebrating success even when it comes with failure—a theme The Simpsons often explores through satire. The Simpsons creator jokes about Fox News and MAGA politics The conversation also took aim at Fox News and America's media-driven political divide. Groening humourously suggested that kids could 'liberate their Republican parents from the MAGA cult' by deleting Fox News from their TV channel list as reported. He even imagined America returning the Statue of Liberty to France, symbolically rethinking the meaning of 'liberty' in modern society. This reflects The Simpsons' long-running focus on political and media satire, showing how humor can address complex ideological battles and their influence on everyday life. On the topic of the show's future, Groening quipped, 'We're going to keep going until somebody dies.' This playful remark highlights the series' incredible longevity, now entering its 37th season. Despite a recent 'future episode' showing Marge Simpson's death, Groening and executive producer Matt Selman clarified that The Simpsons doesn't have a fixed timeline or canon, allowing it to experiment with alternate futures while keeping the core cast intact. This adaptability is a key reason why the show has remained fresh and popular for decades. Also Read | India's NPCI announces new UPI rules from August 1: Balance check limits, auto-pay timings revised, fraud prevention strengthened
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Raichur district on high alert as Krishna River swells
Raichur/Yadgir: As the inflow from the Almatti reservoir in Bagalkot persists, 25 crest gates of the Basavasagar reservoir in Narayanpur, located in Yadgir district, have been opened since Wednesday night, discharging 1.4 lakh cusecs of water into the Krishna River. This has resulted in flooding, and the villages along the riverbanks in Raichur are facing a flood threat. Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigama Limited (KBJNL) officials said that Basavasagar reservoir is receiving an inflow of 1.2 lakh cusecs, attributed to persistent rainfall in the Krishna basin. As a safety measure, water is being discharged into the Krishna River. Additionally, 1,200 cusecs and 4,000 cusecs of water is being channelled through the right and left bank canals, respectively, for agricultural purposes. "Continuous increase in inflow of Almatti and Basavasagar reservoirs is being observed and people living along the river banks should be cautious," KBJNL warned. The Basavasagar dam, with its maximum height of 492.2 metres and storage capacity of 33.313 TMC feet, currently holds 28.9 tmcft at 491.2 metres on Thursday. Hunasagi taluk tahsildar M Basavaraj visited the reservoir to assess the situation. Addressing the flood situation, he confirmed that the Yadgir district administration has implemented necessary preparations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Project Management 2.0 with IITD IITD PM Apply Now Undo He noted that flooding in riverside villages becomes likely only when water release exceeds 2 lakh cusecs. Staff of departments concerned are visiting riverside communities to issue alerts in both Yadgir and Raichur districts. Authorities have prohibited fishermen and herders from approaching riverbanks and are maintaining strict surveillance. Due to the rising water levels in the Krishna River, the Sheelahalli bridge in the Lingasugur taluk of Raichur district is nearing submersion, which could lead to disruptions in road traffic in the adjacent areas. There is also a looming threat of flooding for the villages along the riverbanks of Lingasugur, Devdurg, and Raichur taluks.
