The showrunner of The Simpsons, Matt Selman, is condemning a fake image circulating online that falsely suggests the show predicted an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The image, which shows Trump in a casket with the caption, “First time I’ve seen a ‘Simpsons’ prediction fail,” has been widely shared following the recent attack on Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks.
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Selman expressed his outrage exclusively to TMZ, calling the meme a “sick move” and stressing that the image is entirely fabricated. He emphasized that such content is completely out of line with the show’s brand of humor, which has never included such horrifying themes.
The image in question never appeared in any episode of The Simpsons. The show has a long history of seemingly predicting real-life events, but Selman insists that this particular prediction is pure misinformation. He is baffled that so many people believed the fake meme, and he is determined to defend the integrity of the show.
“Anyone who thinks The Simpsons would include such horrifying content on a family TV show doesn’t really watch the show or have any understanding of The Simpsons at all,” Selman stated. He reiterated that the show would never “play like that” and that debunking the meme isn’t enough; it’s also crucial to protect the show’s reputation.
This incident is not the first time The Simpsons has been wrongly tied to high-profile news stories. Recently, Selman also debunked a claim that the show predicted Diddy’s downfall, expressing frustration at how the once fun and harmless game of The Simpsons real-world predictions has turned dark.
As the internet continues to spread false information, Selman urges viewers to be more critical and discerning about the content they come across. The legendary show’s humor remains intact, and The Simpsons will continue to entertain without resorting to such distasteful and false narratives.
