The Simpsons Didn't Predict Coronavirus
The viral video of The Simpsons series refers to a fictional flu called "Osaka flu" (Getty Images)
The Claim
The American sitcom series The Simpsons predicted the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus in one of its episodes which aired in 1993.
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Posts on social media platforms with images and videos claim that the American sitcom The Simpsons predicted the Coronavirus outbreak in one of its episodes.
It is worth mentioning that The Simpsons series is known to have predicted world events years before they happened, including Donald Trump’s presidential election.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar found that the viral video of The Simpsons series refers to a fictional flu, called the "Osaka flu," which according to the episode originated in a Japanese factory in the city of Osaka. The images showing the name of Coronavirus are fabricated.
Misbar’s Classification
Misleading
