THE SIMPSONS fans have claimed that the animated series "predicted" coronavirus self-isolation in a 1999 episode. The long-running cartoon has a reputation for foreshadowing world events, including Donald Trump being elected president. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Now some believe that news anchor Kent Brockman in season 10 episode 11 episode, Wild Barts Can't Be Broken, prophesied British newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy's fate over 20 years ago.
In the episode, Kent reports the news from his own living room, telling the residents of Springfield: "This is Kent Brockman reporting from my own home in accordance with the new curfew for anyone under 70." Earlier this week, 49-year-old Krishnan presented the.