Did The Simpsons predict Kobe Bryant's crash? Simpsons coronavirus episode goes viral

Satirical American sitcom, The Simpsons, has widely been hailed for its bizarre predictions. From predicting that Donald Trump would be elected as the President of the United States to predicting Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime show, The Simpsons has made numerous predictions over the years, with several of them turning to be frighteningly true. According to theorists, the latest additions to The Simpsons predictions are the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 'Simpsons predict Kobe Bryant helicopter crash episode' has since gone viral on social media with a host of users asking, 'Did Simpsons predict Kobe Bryant death?'

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Simpsons predict Kobe Bryant helicopter crash episode: Simpsons predictions

The episode under scrutiny is "Marge in Chains" from season four of the show which aired back in 1993 (May 6, 1993) - almost 27 years before Bryant's death. The episode features a scene where a helicopter can be seen flying over the town with the words "going around and around" repeated multiple times. According to conspiracy theorists, the phrase in tandem with the helicopter scene is a reference to Kobe Bryant's helicopter circling in the foggy weather before ultimately crashing. The crash - which killed Kobe along with his daughter Gianna and seven others - occurred on January 26, 2020, at the hills near Calabasas, California. 

If this is not one of the more convincing Simpsons predictions, Kobe Bryant's death was also predicted on another animated sitcom, "Legends of Chamberlain Heights." The episode 'End of Days' aired in November 2016 and highlights a chain of events eerily similar to Kobe Bryant's death. The scene shows Kobe's helicopter crashing with the Lakers legend stuck in the burning chopper, which later explodes, killing the basketball legend. 

Simpsons predict Kobe Bryant helicopter crash episode: Simpsons coronavirus episode

Coming back to The Simpsons, the earlier discussed Marge in Chains episode revolved around the plot of an "Osaka Flu" which wreaked havoc in the fictional town of Springfield. The flu which originated from Japan spread like wildfire in the town after residents order juicers from the country. Over 300 cases of Osaka Flu were shown in the episode which was considered a major scare for the people of Springfield. Theorists have branded the episode as the 'Simpsons coronavirus episode' after pointing out the similarities with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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(Image Credits: The Simpsons Season 4 Episode 21, NBA Official Website)