The day “The Simpsons” predicted the nightly “curfew”

The day “The Simpsons” predicted the “curfew”

In view of the increase in coronavirus cases, the national government will apply a traffic restriction from Friday, January 8. The nighttime “curfew” would be in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., although this time slot may vary by province. Following the news, Twitter users once again The simpsons ensuring that Matt Groening’s creation anticipates current events.

With 32 seasons on the air and more than 700 episodes, the famous yellow family has caused a sensation in recent years with its many predictions and this time was no exception. Although at first his scenes seemed absurd, time has shown that animation is not far from reality.

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On this occasion, after learning that the restriction could be extended throughout the month of January, users of the bird’s social network recalled chapter 11 of season 10 where the children are unfairly accused of having destroyed the bird. school and Chief Gorgory announces that it is established. curfew in the city.

In Argentina, the aim of the restriction is to avoid underground parties and crowding people into bars, as the government is concerned about the behavior of young people who attend meetings without masks or social distancing. Social media quickly filled with memes referring to the measure and The simpsons climbed in the ranking of Twitter trends.

The Simpsons successes

Throughout its history, the popular series has anticipated such historic events as the attack on the Twin Towers in 2001, the 2008 US election (Barack Obama faced John McCain and won), President Donald Trump and even the coronavirus.

Without going any further, this Wednesday there were moments of extreme tension in the United States, when supporters of Donald Trump stormed the Capitol while lawmakers were in session to certify the triumph of Joe Biden, the president elected in 2020. The day he was there marked by tragedy was associated with another chapter of the yellow family and it is that 2021 does not bode well at all.

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In the 31st edition of its traditional chapter of Halloween night, Matt Groening predicted the end of the world on January 20, 2021, the day Biden was sworn in as President of the United States.