Why 'Simpsons' Fans Think Show Predicted OceanGate Titanic Sub Tragedy 17 Years Ago

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«predict» the OceanGate Titanic submersible tragedy?The animated series has been surprisingly prophetic when it comes to past historical events, from the global pandemic and «invasion» of murder hornets to the election of President Donald Trump and Lady Gaga's high-flying Super Bowl performance.

It appears the show may have also «predicted» the disappearance of the OceanGate submersible, which lost contact Sunday while descending to the site of the Titanic wreckage with five on board.Amid news of the OceanGate tragedy, a 2006 episode of, titled «Homer's Paternity Coot,» resurfaced on social media, presenting striking similarities to current events.

In the episode, Homer Simpson embarks on a deep-sea expedition to search for long-lost treasure with his biological father in tiny submersibles.

After searching for a while, they come across an abandoned ship site that's filled with treasure.But soon, things get hairy for the duo as oxygen levels start to be depleted after Homer accidentally gets his submersible partially stuck on a coral reef after losing his father.