After the outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship, a discussion titled "The Simpsons knew about this too" started on social media.
Medianews.az reports, citing Medicina.az, that the hantavirus epidemic on the MV Hondius ship has infected many people so far and has caused the deaths of three individuals. Some passengers have been quarantined, and the USA and European countries have started implementing special health measures.
On social media, it is shown that in an episode of The Simpsons, Bart Simpson spreads false news about a deadly virus to prevent passengers from leaving the ship, which causes widespread panic.
Internet users have begun to draw connections between the details in the series and the real event. Similarities in numbers such as "23 infected people," "23 pairs of chromosomes," "23 seasons," and "episode 19" have reignited conspiracy theories.
Videos shared on social media place scenes from The Simpsons series side by side with footage from the MV Hondius epidemic. These videos were viewed millions of times in a short period, and some users described this as a "terrible coincidence."
However, experts say that The Simpsons creating scenarios similar to current events over the years reflects popular culture and public fears.