11.05.2026 14:05
After the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, a new 'Simpsons prophecy' debate has started on social media. Users claim that a 2012 episode of the series, featuring a deadly virus spreading on a cruise ship, resembles real events. Details such as '23 infected people', 'Season 23', and 'Episode 19' have fueled conspiracy theories, with shared videos garnering millions of views.
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has sparked a new "Simpsons prophecy" debate on social media. Internet users claim that the cruise ship outbreak scenario in the show's 2012 episode "A Totally Fun Thing Bart Will Never Do Again" bears similarities to real events.
VIRUS PANIC ON THE SHIP
According to foreign media reports, the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has so far infected many people, with 3 fatalities. While some passengers have been quarantined, the US and European countries have begun implementing special health measures.
"THE SIMPSONS KNEW AGAIN?" DEBATE
In the Simpsons episode trending on social media, Bart Simpson spreads fake news about a deadly virus to prevent passengers from leaving the ship, leading to widespread panic.
Internet users have begun linking details from the episode to real events. Number similarities, such as "23 infected people," "23 chromosome pairs," "Season 23," and "Episode 19," have reignited conspiracy theories.
VIDEOS VIEWED MILLIONS OF TIMES
In videos shared on social media, Simpsons scenes are juxtaposed with images from the MV Hondius outbreak. The footage has been viewed millions of times in a short period, with some users calling it a "creepy coincidence."
Experts note that the Simpsons' long history of producing scenarios similar to current events reflects popular culture and societal fears.