The Simpsons cartoon, known for its seemingly accurate coincidences, has sparked a storm on Pakistani social media following claims that it predicted the death of a prominent Pakistani cricketer in a car accident.
The viral post does not mention any specific player by name, but due to the cartoon’s resemblance, fans in the comments section have speculated names such as Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, and Babar Azam.
The post, which includes a fake Simpsons screenshot, reads:
“This is heartbreaking. One of Pakistan’s greatest cricketers has suddenly died in a car crash. Fans around the world are in shock… but how did this happen? Was it really an accident? Or something else? The Simpsons predicted it, but no one believed it.”
View this post on Instagram
The globally popular animated series The Simpsons has surprised audiences in the past with what appeared to be uncanny “predictions”—including Donald Trump’s presidency, the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and Disney’s acquisition of Fox. Proving to be accurate about quite a few things has led many to take such claims seriously when supposed screenshots or scenes surface online.
However, the current claim circulating on social media—that The Simpsons predicted the sudden death of a Pakistani cricketer in a car accident—is entirely false and misleading.
Across The Simpsons’ 35 seasons and more than 750 episodes, there is no scene or reference to the death of any Pakistani cricketer in a car crash.
No official clips, scripts, or records support this claim, nor have any of The Simpsons’ writers or producers made such a statement.
The fabricated screenshot was made using AI image tools or photo editing software.
The Simpsons was cited to lend the post credibility, as the series has previously shown coincidental similarities to real-world events.
However, we haven’t found any mention of such a prediction or the death of any cricketer on any reputable global news outlet, sports website, or official Simpsons platform.
False stories, especially involving The Simpsons “predictions,” are often spread to gain viral traction, likes, and clicks on social media. Such claims not only exploit fans’ emotional attachment to cricket but also spread unnecessary fear and misinformation.
