Kamala Harris’ Inauguration Suit Mirrors Lisa Simpson’s Look from The Simpsons’ 2000 Episode
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Did The Simpsons Predict Kamala Harris as President? Fans Go Wild Over Viral Meme Linking Harris’s Purple Suit to Lisa’s 2000 Look! #KamalaHarris2024 tredning on twitter.
Social media erupted with excitement and amusement as users pointed out yet another instance where “The Simpsons” seemed to predict a real-world event. This time, the long-running Fox cartoon is credited with foreseeing Vice President Kamala Harris’s attire and her political ascension, as depicted in a 2000 episode where Lisa Simpson becomes President of the United States.
The meme, which went viral on Sunday, gained traction as President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Harris for the Democratic nomination. The timing of this meme’s resurgence was uncanny, coming just a month before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The 17th episode of the 11th season of The Simpsons shows Lisa Simpson as the first female president of the United States, dressed similarly to Kamala Harris at Joe Biden's inauguration.
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) July 21, 2024
This episode, which aired in 2000, strongly suggests that real estate mogul Donald Trump… pic.twitter.com/zvFZ5RVLl8
During Biden’s inauguration on January 20, 2021, Harris wore a striking purple ensemble designed by Christopher John Rogers, complemented by shoes from Sergio Hudson and a necklace by Wilfredo Rosado. The outfit bore a notable resemblance to the purple suit worn by Lisa Simpson in the episode titled “Bart to the Future,” which first aired in March 2000. In this episode, Lisa becomes President while her brother Bart freeloads in the White House.
Claudia Jordan, an actress and former star of “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” contributed to the viral sensation by posting a side-by-side comparison of Harris and Simpson on social media, writing, “Not for nothing but the Simpsons already predicted this….”
This episode of “The Simpsons” has gained a reputation for its eerie predictions, including Donald Trump’s presidency. It resurfaced in 2021 when Harris took office as the first female Vice President, with many noting the visual similarities between her inauguration outfit and Lisa Simpson’s presidential attire. Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson since the show’s debut in 1989, even tweeted, “I really wanna believe Kamala Harris chose her wardrobe yesterday as a subtle nod to Lisa Simpson.”
The Simpsons never get it wrong. #KamalaHarris2024 pic.twitter.com/RMhNkuUgQF
— Sal (@Sal_Thoughts777) July 21, 2024
Twitter users were quick to jump on the bandwagon, with comments like, “The Simpsons are back at it again!” and “Simpsons predictions always accurate.” One user humorously suggested that the writers of “The Simpsons” must be time travelers, while another joked, “Can the Simpsons writers predict me being rich and successful?”
The uncanny resemblance between Harris’s real-life events and the cartoon episode has led many to marvel at the predictive power of “The Simpsons.” Al Jean, a writer for the show, downplayed the phenomenon, attributing it to statistical odds rather than clairvoyance. “If you write 700 episodes and you don’t predict anything, then you’re pretty bad. If you throw enough darts, you’re going to get some bullseyes,” Jean explained.
So to all the republicans that say the Simpson’s make predictions…. #KamalaHarris2024
pic.twitter.com/3AriDn0XF2— Jessica Anderson For VA HouseofDelegates (@JessAnderson4VA) July 22, 2024Advertisement
As Vice President Harris embarks on her presidential campaign with Biden’s endorsement, the comparison to Lisa Simpson adds a layer of pop culture intrigue to her political journey. Harris expressed her gratitude for Biden’s support, stating, “On behalf of the American people, I thank Joe Biden for his extraordinary leadership as President of the United States and for his decades of service to our country. I am honored to have the President’s endorsement, and my intention is to earn and win this nomination.”
The meme of Kamala Harris in her purple suit alongside Lisa Simpson not only entertained but also sparked conversations about the bizarre and prophetic nature of “The Simpsons.” Whether it’s pure coincidence or something more, this latest prediction has certainly captured the imagination of fans and critics alike, reminding everyone of the show’s uncanny knack for mirroring reality in the most unexpected ways.
The Simpsons predicted Kamala Harris to be the first woman president on march 19th, 2000 pic.twitter.com/hezB2u8TY5
— Richard LaFleur (@RichardLaFleurX) July 21, 2024
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