In a world where reality often seems stranger than fiction, the long-running cartoon series, The Simpsons, has once again proven that it might just be the most accurate crystal ball we have. Over the years, the show has uncannily predicted everything from 9/11 to the Trump presidency. Now, it seems they’ve done it again, this time with the recent Titan submersible tragedy.

In a 2006 episode, Homer Simpson and his long-lost father, Mason Fairbanks, embark on an underwater adventure in a small submersible. During their deep-sea exploration, they come across a shipwrecked boat. However, Homer gets stuck, and the oxygen-low light begins to flash ominously. Homer then loses consciousness, only to wake up in a hospital three days later after a coma.

Fast forward to 2023, and the world is gripped by the real-life drama of the missing Titan submarine, which was on a mission to explore the Titanic in the North Atlantic Ocean. The submersible, with five people on board, lost contact with its expedition vessel, the Polar Prince, about an hour and 45 minutes into the journey. A massive search operation is currently underway, with rescuers hearing underwater noises but unable to pinpoint their source

The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions, was about 900 miles east of Cape Cod when it disappeared. The situation is eerily similar to the Simpsons episode where Homer and Mason get separated in the depths of the ocean while searching for the lost emerald treasure of the sunken ship, the “Piso Mojado.”

While the world anxiously awaits news of the Titan, fans of The Simpsons are having a déjà vu moment. Social media is abuzz with comments like, “No way the Simpsons predicted the Titanic Submarine situation!”

As we hold our breath for the occupants of the Titan, let’s hope that life doesn’t imitate art too closely this time. Experts emphasize that the 96-hour oxygen supply is an imprecise estimate and could be extended if the passengers have taken measures to conserve breathable air. The best-case scenario would be finding the Titan on the ocean’s surface, as it is equipped with safety systems to help it rise during an emergency, even if everyone on board is unconscious.

Interestingly, the OceanGate rescue mission hits especially close to home for one former writer on The Simpsons. Mike Reiss boarded the submersible last year and explained to BBC Breakfast how small the craft is and how things can go wrong—adding that communication was lost during all three of his dives, including on expeditions to the Titanic.

So, while we wait for the next Simpsons’ prediction to unfold, remember to keep your sense of humor intact. After all, it’s not every day that a cartoon series gives Nostradamus a run for his money!