D’oh! 20 Instances When The Simpsons Accurately Predicted The Future

Homer’s Plan

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Homer is an opportunist. In the episode “In Lard of the Dance,” Homer enlists the help of his son, Bart, in order to steal grease from Springfield Elementary. Homer knows that he can resell the grease and make money. 13 years later, in 2011, St. Louis police were notified that thieves had stolen $2,000 worth of grease from a restaurant. People don’t always make the best decisions.