Published 17:44 IST, February 24th 2022
Was Russia-Ukraine war foretold by 'The Simpsons'? America & Biden won't want to see this
The Simpsons has become a point of discussion again after one of its old episodes show an eerie similarity to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine
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iconic American sitcom, Simpsons has become a point of discussion yet again after one of its older episodes exhibits an eerie similarity to ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has w escalated into a war. episode in question, named Simpson Tide, was originally aired on March 28, 1998. episode was set in backdrop of United Nations office in New York. In said episode, during one of conferences, Russia reveals that dissolution of Soviet Union never happened and that y tricked everyone into thinking so.
Simpsons episode on Russia-Ukraine conflict goes viral
As seen in clip, a spokesperson of Russia says, " Soviet Union would be pleased to offer amnesty to your wayward vessel." Responding to this, an American representative says, "Soviet Union? I thought you guys broke up?" n as if on a cue, Russian diplomat responds, "Yes, that’s what we wanted you to think" and flashes evil laughter as he switches nameplate on his desk from 'Russia' to 'Soviet Union'.
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30-second clip shows aftermath that depicts military tanks surfacing from under tableaus, troops being deployed, fenced walls being created, and Soviet Union's founding he of government Vlimir Lenin coming back to life. Lenin can be seen shattering glass cover of his casket while saying, "Must crush capitalism" and he start marching ahe in a zombie-like way.
Netizens, amid ongoing conflict, have been sharing clip widely ever since Russian President Vlimir Putin anunced military operations in areas of Eastern Ukraine. People have been linking Russia's ambition of extending its territorial control over former members of Soviet Union with its secret existence shown in episode.
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A Twitter user commented, "That show is pure predictions of what to come." Ar one wrote, "I need to watch complete series again... I mean how many times can Simpsons be right... From Donald Trump, pandemic, Russia..." A netizen chipped in, "Yeah, can be called as “Illuminati Show”." Ar one ded, "Everyone h a hunch that it will go down this path eventually."
Russia attacks Ukraine
Russian President Vlimir Putin anunced a military operation in Ukraine, triggering serious concerns over possibility of a full-scale military war between two countries. Soon after, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said country has severed diplomatic ties with Russia post its attack. Stay tuned for live updates on Russia-Ukraine crisis.
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rth Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) chief Jens Stoltenberg, while dressing a press briefing, called Russia's offensive "a long-planned invasion" and stated that "Today rth Atlantic council decided to activate its military band." He said that an attack on one will be taken as an attack on all, "this is NATO's collectively security." "We will shield all allies from Russia matter what," Stoltenberg said.
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17:44 IST, February 24th 2022