The Simpsons series needs no introduction at this point. Since its debut in 1989, the animated comedy show has become the longest-running animated TV show and sitcom of all time.
Still, many fans (and non-fans) often wonder if - and when - the series will come to an end.
Now, they may have an answer...
Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has said that there was “no end in sight” but did predict – something the show has become notorious for - that the show won’t end until Donald Trump dies.
Per Variety, Groening said: “I honestly thought (series) 36 was where we were going to end it. No, there’s no end in sight. We’re going to keep going. We’re going to go until somebody dies.”
He then elusively referred to Donald Trump: “When you-know-who dies, The Simpsons predicts that there will be dancing in the streets. Except President (J.D.) Vance will ban dancing.”
The show was recently renewed and has a rather uncanny track record for predicting the future.
The Simpsons famously predicted that Trump would become US President in a 2000 episode, and also later predicted he would get re-elected in a 2015 episode.
Groening's remarks arrive as fellow animated sitcom South Park has been blasted by the White House over its Season 27 opener, which mocked Trump showing him in bed with Satan and depicting him as having a micro-penis.
White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said: “Just like the creators of South Park, the Left has no authentic or original content, which is why their popularity continues to hit record lows. This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention.”
This led South Park co-creator Trey Parker to respond at Comic-Con, with his trademark deadpan style: “We’re terribly sorry.”
Judging by the episode, they weren't. Here's a clip below (warning: contains strong language and animated nudity):
The Simpsons has been renewed for four more seasons with parent company Disney, taking the show through the 2028–2029 television season, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the show.
