"The Simpsons' Glasgow Willy Wonka Prediction: Fact or Fiction?"
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Fans of "The Simpsons" are claiming that the show predicted the disastrous "Willy Wonka's Chocolate Experience" event in Scotland 31 years ago. Photos from the event, which failed to live up to expectations, went viral, leading to comparisons with a 1993 episode of "The Simpsons" featuring a similar plot. Actor Paul Connell, who played Wonka at the event, described it as "an absolute mess," while the event organizers have issued an apology. This is not the first time "The Simpsons" has been credited with predicting real-life events.
- 'The Simpsons' predicted disastrous 'Willy Wonka Experience' 31 years ago, fans say: 'Holy s--t' New York Post
- At Willy Wonka Event in Glasgow, Police Called and Families Outraged The New York Times
- The Willy Wonka Event's Lead Actor Speaks Out: 'It Was Just Gibberish' WIRED
- Willy Wonka Immersive Event Leaves Kids in Tears: “It Looks Like a Meth Lab” Hollywood Reporter
- Did The Simpsons predict the Glasgow Willy Wonka scandal? Daily Mail
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