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Behind-the-Scenes Glimpses at Hollywood That Show the Reality of How Movies Are Made

Film professionals make their jobs look pretty simple, and that’s exactly why they’re the unsung rockstars of 2020. What really separates the wheat from the chaff, though, is going that extra mile to make movie magic happen.

Sometimes, that means using pretty unorthodox methods to get exactly what they want.

Here are 11 fascinating behind-the-scenes photos that show exactly what it takes to make a real Hollywood movie.

1. Take five

The actors in Guardians of the Galaxy passed break time by playing some games of ping pong. Nothing like healthy competition to keep everyone on their toes.

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2. That’s a lot of gear

The Avengers: Endgame team sure had to deal with a lot of CGI tech to wrap up the blockbuster franchise.

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3. Customary stunt double appreciation post

Gal Gadot shows her gratitude for stunt woman Christiaan Bettridge for performing some of the craziest scenes in Wonder Woman 1984.

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4. Terrifying

Yeah, so that’s what Dumbo actually looks like… As if that isn’t the most casually horrifying revelation ever…

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5. That’s dedication

Here’s how Danielle Radcliffe recorded that crazy underwater line in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire during the Triwizard Tournament.

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6. The power of the blue screen

This shot from Detective Pikachu is a clear reminder of just how dedicated to the scene that actors have to be.

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7. A relaxing read

English actor Nicholas Hoult found a special way to kick back while filming Mad Max: Fury Road.

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8. Wow

This is an actual photo from the set of The Call of the Wild. It’s seriously a miracle that these actors don’t end up breaking during every scene.

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9. Kudos to the makeup team

The actors of Sherlock took turns trying out this uncanny mold of Benedict Cumberbatch’s face.

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10. The ultimate set prop

Looks like the pink umbrella was the most popular kid in school here.

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11. That’s one way to cool off

Academy Award-winning makeup artists Bill Corso gave Ryan Reynolds a little extra shine on the set of Deadpool.

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Some of those photos were truly revealing. The level of dedication these professionals have to their craft is truly amazing. It’s also incredible how the most unglamorous methods can end up producing a spectacular, awe-inspiring effect.

What’s your favorite behind-the-scenes secret from Hollywood sets? Share with us in the comments below!

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“The Leftorium” and Other Businesses From “The Simpsons” We Wish Actually Existed

When Ned Flanders opened his store The Leftorium in season three of The Simpsons, it totally bombed.

The episode is literally called “When Flanders Failed.”

But I think Flanders’s idea to open a store for left-handed individuals is actually really cool. Sure, it only serves a certain demographic of the population, but that’s better than letting that demographic go without items made to fit their needs.

But let’s not stop there. In addition to the Leftorium, here are 9 Other Simpsons businesses I wish actually existed.

1. One of the most progressive bars in Springfield

Personally, I prefer their sister club, Eve & Eve.

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2. We’re going to Disney Park!

Err, sorry, I mean…Diz-Nee.

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3. It just makes sense

I hope there’s an air conditioner store out there that really uses this name.

4. I want to go to there

And buy all the LOTR plushies!

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5. Yum!

If this store existed in real life, there would be a line out the DOOR.

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6. Me neither!

Can we talk about Yogurt Nook?

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7. I wouldn’t go in there…

One party I’m glad not to be invited to.

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8. THE Leftorium

Flander’s quit his job to open this store. It was his dream.

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9. Are you hair, God?

It’s me, Margret Simpson.

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10. Well, I hope so

Otherwise we have a real problem.

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Ok, so maybe “Donner’s Party Supplies” goes a bit too far for real life, but it’s just so darn morbid and clever.

What’s in a name? Well, quite a bit if you’re running a business. So, if you’re running a hair salon, or a law firm, or even a specialty store for left-handed individuals, I’d consider rebranding. Because these business names are gold.

Which business would you like to see tuned into a real life operation? Let us know in the comments.

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“Much Ado About Muffins” and Other Funny Signs From “The Simpsons”

You’ve heard it before…the devil is in the details.

You know you’re experiencing a solid piece of art/entertainment when you start to notice the clever, little details.

In this case, we’re talking about all the various signs and businesses that the creators of The Simpsons dreamt into existence.

Some of these names are extremely obvious puns while others may have flown right over your head as a kid. Either way, we hope you enjoy these 9 signs from the Simpsons you might have missed.

1. You can give it your best shot

But there’s no guarantee you’ll save any money.

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2. Ok, so a bit on the nose

But, we all know what they’re referencing.

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3. Flint?

Filch?

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4. This one really got me

Too real. Tooooo real.

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5. Looks like fun

Shall we?

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6. This actually seems problematic at best

But d*mn, now I’m hungry.

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7. Humans are chums.

Not CHUM.

8. That’s the other guy’s name!

If you want, I can go in and buy you folks some clothes? Tis the season.

 

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9. Do they have any banana nut?

The last taste of sweets is sweetest last.

That last one is my absolute favorite. How could you NOT want a Shakespearean muffin?

Also, Marge and Homer look so fancy and joyful here! This is not a look we get to see often, and it’s lovely.

I honestly don’t remember any of these from the episodes I watched as a kid, so it’s delightful to scroll through them as an adult and experience them as my parents probably did.

Which business name is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

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For Fans of “Friends”, This Advent Calendar Is a Must-Have Filled With Keepsakes

There are shows we like, ones that win awards, ones that come and go, and ones that we miss for a minute but not for long.

Then there are shows that become a part of the public consciousness, that embed themselves in society in a way that means they’re never coming loose, no matter how much time has passed.

Older examples include I Love Lucy, Newhart, and Cheers, with more recent standouts like Seinfeld and, of course, Friends.

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If you’re a superfan of Friends or know someone who is, this advent calendar couldn’t be a more perfect present.

There are 25 pockets to open as you count down the days to Christmas, and at the end of it, you’ll end up with 40 keepsakes and trinkets like themed ornaments and recipe cards inspired by the show, to keep for as long as you have the calendar.

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There’s even a special Holiday Armadillo surprise, and you’re going to love it.

The calendar will set you back $29.99, but you might want to give it a preorder if you’re really wanting it for this year.

Right now, it’s even on sale on Amazon for $18 bucks – not bad!

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I mean, look at how cool this is!

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If this isn’t enough, and you want to shower someone with an all-Friends holiday, check out this Friends: The Official Cookbook, too.

With the Friends reunion show delayed indefinitely, this is pretty much the best way to celebrate (and mourn) that I’ve seen.

I’m definitely going to have to nab a couple of these for friends I know would love it.

What a deal, am I right?

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People Share the Bad Encounters They’ve Had With Celebrities

I worked on movies and TV sets for quite a few years, but I gotta say that most of the celebrities I had personal interactions with seemed pretty cool and somewhat normal. But, as you know, people who are rich and powerful can often be…difficult…and some of them are just straight-up *ssholes.

I guess we can’t really blame some celebrities for being frustrated in public (or even online). You have people coming at you all the time from different directions wanting something, anything, from you.

So I can see how certain famous people get irritated and lash out. I’m not saying it’s appropriate or acceptable, but I guess until you’re in that position, you just really don’t know how you’d act or react to people. I plan on finding out very soon when I get famous from either my dancing or my modeling.

But back to the folks who are ALREADY famous…

Are you ready to hear about some regular, everyday folks who had unpleasant experiences with celebrities?

Let’s see what these folks on TikTok had to say. I can’t wait to see what happened!

1. Kendall Jenner.

@rachelistyping

#stitch with @bloatflygirl #celebritybeef #foryou #fyp #kendalljenner #kyliejenner #storytime

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

2. Leonardo DiCaprio.

@catalinaacat

#stitch with @bloatflygirl celeb beef by proxy? #fyp #fypシ #storytime #celebritybeef #WellDone #WeWinTogether #ShowUpShowOff

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

3. Bill Murray.

@sean_gatz

#stitch with @bloatflygirl #fyp #billmurray #celebritybeef #funny #storytime #funnystory #truestory

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

4. Tyra Banks.

@trishlikefish88

#stitch with @bloatflygirl #greenscreen #celebritybeef #tyrabanks

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

5. Jake T. Austin.

@ipreferally

#stitch with @bloatflygirl #celebritybeef #jaketaustin #selenagomez #wizardsofwaverlyplace #halloween #storytime #z100

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

6. Peyton Manning.

@tifftok78

#stitch with @bloatflygirl #celebritybeef Big baller, $0.00 tip. #peytonmanning I got stiffed, not in the fun way.

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

7. Anna Kendrick.

@theresalanglois

#stitch with @bloatflygirl #celebritybeef #annakendrick #rude #why #millennial #mom #over30 #hilarious #women #idkwhy #pitchperfect ??‍♀️

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

8. Ariana Grande.

@sarahrochele

#stitch with @bloatflygirl i actually hated her for years until I got over it and now I’m a fan lmao #celebrity #celebritybeef #beef #fyp

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

9. Lebron James.

@qharris8

#stitch with @bloatflygirl my celebrity beef? Lebron James…. #Lebron #lebronjames #celebritybeef #nba #lakers #losangeleslakers #qharris8

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

10. Debby Ryan.

@brittanyvictoriaj

#stitch with @bloatflygirl #celebrity #celebritybeef #fyp #foryoupage #celebritytiktok

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

11. Jonathan Cheban.

@kweenizzyy

#stitch with @bloatflygirl my fave story #kardashian #foodgod #celebritybeef

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

12. Niall Horan.

@winecowgirl

I love my random celeb beef #onedirection#niallhoran#louistomlinson#harrystyles#liampayne#zaynmalik#WellDone#celebritybeef#WeWinTogether#fyp

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

So… how about those encounters, eh? Are you shocked? Dismayed?

We want to hear from you. Have you ever had a bad encounter with a celeb? Or a good one? Or just an average one that left you underwhelmed?

Tell us your stories in the comments.

Thanks!

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Did You Ever Wonder How Much Collateral Damage There Was on “Mythbusters?”

There’s a good chance that Mythbusters was a regular part of your world in the 2000s – especially if you were any kind of nerd. They were like, as cool as people who were really into science would ever really be.

They blew stuff up, shot stuff, dropped stuff, and otherwise made giant messes all in the name of proving what things we believed just because were actually true or possible.

Did you ever stop to wonder, though, how much stuff got blown up and dropped and shot in the near vicinity?

If you didn’t, let me tell you – you’re going to love that you’re about to find out.

You know things are crazy when they have to start an episode with an apology…

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Because a cannonball went through someone’s house.

Yeah.

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Then there was the time they wanted to see if they could actually blow someone’s socks off.

Which, yanno… sounds REALLY dangerous.

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And they got banned from like, an entire city (and then some).

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So what we’re learning today, my friends, is that science is cool, that you should apologize when your experiments go awry, and if you’re going to test any kind of explosives, you should probably have some kind of expert on hand.

But mostly, that science is cool.

Don’t you forget that, y’all, but definitely go back and watching some old episodes of Mythbusters. Now you can make up all of the sordid behind-the-scenes details and know for sure you’re not that far off!

What do you think about this? Should Mythbusters have attempted these or just left well enough alone?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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Classic TV Theme Songs That’ll Trigger Any Millennial’s Childhood Nostalgia

Once in a while, my brain will randomly remember the opening song for Sonic Adventure 2 – and then I can’t get it out of my head for a full week. Moments from childhood have a way with sticking around like that.

Here are 14 classic TV theme songs that are sure to bring back any Millennial’s most buried childhood memories.

1. Sister, Sister

Tia and Tamera truly are the GOATs for this one. Seriously, they didn’t have to turn it out like this.

2. Animaniacs

This absolutely wild cartoon defined my entire personality for a good five years.

3. Doug

Those catchy whistles are the mark of a true musical genius.

4. Malcolm in the Middle

I still can’t believe Bryan Cranston was in this show.

5. Hey Arnold!

Helga was the ultimate role model. That was girl who really knew how to stand up for herself and own her power. I, too, aim to endearingly call the object of my desire “football head.”

6. Zoom

I felt like I reached another plane of existence every time I watched Zoom

7. As Told By Ginger

This show got me through the roughest parts of my adolescence.

8. Rocko’s Modern Life

Rocko was an absolute fashion icon. Seriously, look at those sick prints.

9. Nick News

Fun fact – Linda Ellerbee used to visit and talk at my middle school!

10. Cow and Chicken

This show was weird beyond belief, but that’s exactly what made it true art.

11. Captain Planet

We could really use this team to fight climate change.

12. Gullah Gullah Island

This cleared my skin and cured my depression.

13. Clueless, the TV show

Ever realize that the lead actress in the TV show and the lead actress in the movie are two completely different people? Yeah, me neither.

14. Baywatch

I’m haunted by the late-night reruns of this one.

At the end of the day, a little bit of nostalgia is good for the soul. Moreover, it helps provide some distraction from the absolute mess that’s going on right now. Some escapism sure does a lot for the psyche. For example, why should I worry about my water bill when I can just reruns of As Told By Ginger? Now, that’s another level of problem solving!

What are some of your favorite TV theme songs from back in the day?

Share with us in the comments below!

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Wholesome ‘Great British Bake Off’ Tweets That’ll Brighten up Your Day

Few things are better than watching a dozen bakers bring their creations to life under a tent in the British countryside.

The Great British Bake Off presents the perfect escape from our devastating reality.

Here are 13 wholesome tweets from the amazing show across the pond that’ll just brighten up your day.

1. Happy Halloween?

That’s one way to get a little spooky for the fall season.

2. That’s better than expected!

This Freddie Mercury didn’t turn out so bad.

3. Really – he looks great

He’s putting Rami Malek to shame.

4. This

When I saw that during the first episode, I screeched. What a way to start your season.

5. The purest thing ever

I mean, come on. Look at this.

6. It’s the only bad thing about show

Everyone is so pleasant and supportive. It’s torture to see them leave.

7. Awkward

Well, now there’s a giant target on her back.

8. Turn and face the strange…

Ch-ch-changes…

9. Great collab!

A rare photo where these two music titans look like they’re actually getting along

10. Just pure insanity

Cakes that look like people, political satire, the near-destruction of one of music’s greatest icons – what more could you want out of a season premiere?

11. This can’t be real

Does this cake look more like Tom DeLonge or Steve Buscemi? Or does Steve Buscemi actually look like Tom Delonge…

12. Hello there

The angel from my nightmare. Yeah, this is pretty nightmarish.

13. Truly shocking

I very much cannot process the shape of his head.

Well, that took an interesting turn. Who knew that the folks behind The Great British Bake Off could be so sadistic? I’d give points for creativity, though.

What are some of your favorite moments from The Great British Bake Off? Share with us in the comments below!

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What’s the Best TV Show That Was Canceled After One Season? Here’s What People Said.

For me, it would have to be Freaks and Geeks.

If you haven’t seen it, it’s a show about teenagers in the early 1980s in suburban Detroit. It really was a great show and it launched the careers of so many people, including James Franco, Seth Rogen, Linda Cardellini, and others.

And, sadly, it was canceled after only one season…

So let’s hear about some more!

AskReddit users shared their favorite shows that were canceled after only one season.

1. Flopped in the U.S.

“Forever

It’s a crime tv show about an immortal medical examiner

Incredibly good show, but i think it flopped in the US and therefore never got a second season.”

2. Heard of this one?

“Awake.

Such a cool concept of 2 timelines, where in one his wife died, the other his son. Used both “realities” to solve crimes.

Just felt like they could have done so much more with another season or two.”

3. Almost Human.

“I liked Almost Human.

Who doesn’t like robot cops?

I enjoyed this show so much and then blammo, it’s gone.

Karl Urban was great in it.”

4. Here are a few to check out.

“Jericho (It was canceled after season one, but super-fans pushed for another season and got a few more episodes)

Limitless.

Terra Nova.”

5. Yes!

“Freaks and Geeks.

I saw it on Netflix for the first time and was absolutely dumbfounded that it just ended.

Definitely one of the best shows I’ve ever watched. I couldn’t believe and still can’t believe they didn’t continue it.”

6. A classic in the making.

“Terriers.

It only had 13 episodes, which coincidentally is also the number of people who watched it.

But it really was a classic in the making.”

7. A ’90s hit.

“My So-Called Life.

This show had me wearing my hair tucked behind one ear for all of 6th grade because I thought it looked so cool and sophisticated.”

8. Undergrads.

“Undergrads.

Early 2000s sitcom about freshmen in college.

Luckily a kickstarter was funded for a follow-up movie!”

9. Comedy classic.

“Police Squad!

Of course it came back years later in movie form as The Naked Gun.

But it counts!”

10. This was a good one.

“Eerie, Indiana.

They had so much potential for more stories in that universe.”

11. Sounds cool.

“Harper’s Island.

Not sure if this only aired in Canada or USA too.

It was like a season-long horror movie with characters getting picked off 1 per episode.

I was a kid when it aired and loved the suspense each week.”

12. Bruce Campbell!

“The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

I loved that whole show! I watched them as they aired when I was a kid and was so heartbroken they canceled it.

My parents still bring up my reaction from time to time. I basically threw a fit.”

13. Never heard of it.

“Bunheads.

It was written by the same person who wrote Gilmore Girls and had the same smart, fast-paced humor.”

14. Interesting…

“Kings (2009)

A show on NBC that was a modern-day take on David and Goliath.

It starred Ian McShane as the Goliath King Saul character, Christopher Egan as the David character, Susanna Thompson as a compelling matriarch, and Sebastian Stan as a gay prince.”

15. Good Omens.

“Good Omens.

I mean, I know there was only one season because Terry died before a second book could be made, but it still doesn’t make the disappointment go away when you finish the final episode…”

16. Right up my alley.

“I’m gonna say Everything Sucks!

It was a Netflix Original that didn’t make it past the first season, but I thought it was pretty great.

It’s very similar to Freaks and Geeks (which is funny since they only got one season too) except it was set in 1990s instead of the 1980s.”

17. Selfie.

“Selfie. The one with Karen Gillan.

The premise is simple, a bubble headed social media addict realizes during a business trip that her life is a mess due to her addiction and seeks help from a guy opposite to her.

The show started being dumb, but as the episodes went by, it became entertaining.

Sadly the showrunners burned the character’s development by rushing the plot and it got cancelled before premiering the last few episodes.”

18. Missed this one.

“Pan Am it was actually a really good show from what aired.

A period drama that worked really well. I don’t even think the full season aired to be honest.”

19. Horror series.

“The River.

It wasn’t necessarily the best show but I really enjoyed it. Was a really good jump scare horror that I enjoyed and wanted to know the answers in Season 2.

Now I’ll never know and I’m sad.”

20. Whoa!

“Anyone remember Now and Again from the 90s?

John Goodman gets hit by a train and his consciousness is transplanted into Eric Close, a super-human government prototype in a program run by Dennis Haysbert.

They’re using him to fight terrorism, he’s secretly trying to reconnect with his family. It was nominated for a bunch of Emmys, but I heard it was too expensive to continue.

The only season ended in a huge cliffhanger. I’m still sad about it!”

Now it’s your turn!

In the comments, tell us what you think is the best show that was canceled after only one season.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Predictions From ‘The Simpsons’ That Actually Came True

Who needs astrology when you can rely on The Simpsons?

The 31 season-strong animated sitcom has accurately predicted the future so many times, that we might as well call Matt Groening an oracle. Still, it’s no less shocking when an old episode from the 90’s ends up manifesting irl in 2020.

Here are 12 times that The Simpsons ended up predicting the future – for like the thousandth time.

1. We all know this one

You know how Donald Trump is president? Yeah, The Simpsons saw that one coming from like a mile away.

Also… LOOK AT THAT CAMPAIGN SIGN!!! That’s almost the damn font!

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2. JCPenney’s bankruptcy

This episode predicted JCPenney going out of business 14 years ago. JCPenney filed for bankruptcy in 2020.

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3. Lady Gaga flying in the air

Gaga and Simpsons writers were on the save wavelength here. This episode and the pop legend’s Superbowl performance have strikingly similar choreography.

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4. Well, that’s depressing

The Amazon’s been disappearing for a while, but this one hits different after the 2019 wildfires.

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5. Now that’s what I call electoral fraud

The Simpsons was way ahead of the game when it came to 2016’s election hacking debacle.

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6. This mutant fish

This 1990 episode accurately shows some of the scariest effects of climate change. Three-eyed fish have since been found in a reservoir near a power plant in Argentina.

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7. Tiger attack

These two big cat trainers based on the duo Siegfried and Roy were attacked by their tigers, which is exactly what happened in 2003.

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8. Greece’s economic collapse

This joke that aired in 2013 wasn’t too far-fetched, considering Greece defaulted on its debt only two years later.

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9. The smart watch

The prototype here looks pretty crazy, but it’s become pretty standard to have phone on your wrist nowadays.

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10. Disney’s acquisitions

This episode from 1998 had a punchline that was a long time coming. Disney finally bought Fox Studios in 2019.

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11. Ebola

Only Coronavirus could make this joke more triggering.

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12. The Game of Thrones finale

Talk about a premonition. Maybe GoT fans wouldn’t have been caught off guard by Daenerys’ 360-degree turn if they’d gotten a sneak peek in this Simpsons episode.

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Is it socially acceptable to just start treating The Simpsons like the news? At this point, I feel like it’s an accurate source of information.

What’s your favorite Simpsons prediction that actually came true? Let us know in the comments below!

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