“The Simpsons” is truly a series with a vision.
The world’s most clairvoyant comic has done it again. This time, the Matt Groening-produced animated comedy is said to have predicted the rise of Vision Pro, Apple’s much-touted virtual reality headset that is currently exploding the tech sector.
“Simpson predicted the future…again.” One X user gushed This comic, which was released in the Apple Store on Friday, describes what is said to be a prediction of this technology.
For the uninitiated, these “Black Mirror”-esque devices are controlled by eye and hand gestures, allowing viewers to experience a variety of surreal VR experiences, from an Alicia Keys concert to a rhino charging towards you. You can enjoy.
Despite the hefty price tag of $3,500, Apple sold out of its initial inventory of the gadget after customers bought about 200,000 units in 10 days.
The Vision Pro may have only recently been released, but their invention was allegedly predicted by the ever-prophetic “Simpsons” in 2016.
In a visionary episode entitled “Friends and Family,” Mr. Burns hires Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie to use a live-in virtual Let them act out a real family.
He then reveals the gadget to the public and all hell breaks loose. The montage shows various Simpsons characters wearing obtrusive headsets running into lampposts and falling down manholes.
As pointed out by user Xthese images looked eerily similar to somewhat dystopian photos and videos of people wearing Vision Pros in public.
Among them: a tech enthusiast wearing eye-catching goggles on a New York City subway car; another Apple professional athlete walking the streets of San Jose, Calif., manipulating objects that only he can see; was also included.
“The Simpsons nailed how ridiculous people look wearing Apple Vision.” one X user exclaimed in confusion.
Interestingly, both users and Apple industry insiders have criticized the bulkiness of the gadget, which runs on VisionOS, billed as “the world’s first spatial operating system.”
Ahead of the Vision Pro’s launch, a senior employee at Apple’s flagship store in Manhattan said he felt the device was “a little heavy,” adding that he couldn’t afford to buy it.
This latest prophecy is the latest in a miles-long list of events that “The Simpsons” are believed to have predicted.
Other ominous predictions include the Titanic submarine disaster, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and Donald Trump’s inauguration as president.
