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The Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman is setting the file straight over hypothesis the hit animated program predicted Diddy’s current troubles.
Selman says a picture circulating on-line that depicts Diddy as a Simpsons character on the run from the police is the work of AI — not the present’s animation group.
“Within the present period of digital misinformation, The Simpsons ‘predictions’ (or, extra precisely, ‘coincidences’) have turn into meaningless,” Selman advised TMZ in an article printed on Thursday, Might 23. “Any goofball can whip up an AI picture primarily based on a present occasion and say ‘The Simpsons predicted it!’ — and decent-but-easily-misled people will consider it as a result of they so very need it to be true.”
A viral picture of Diddy as a Simpsons character making an attempt to evade Springfield’s best has gained traction over the past week after safety digicam footage emerged of Diddy assaulting his former girlfriend, Cassie, in a resort hallway in 2016.
Nicholas Hunt/Getty Photos Sean “Diddy” Combs and ex-girlfriend Cassie weathered many ups and downs throughout their romance earlier than parting methods for good in 2018. Whereas Cassie (actual title Cassandra Ventura) has since married Alex Superb and turn into a mom, her relationship with Diddy hasn’t stopped making headlines. The New York Instances reported in November 2023 […]
The Simpsons has an extended historical past of foreshadowing future occasions, together with Donald Trump’s presidency and Disney’s acquisition of twentieth Century Fox.
“In case you examine historical past, it is possible for you to to ‘predict’ the long run as a result of the foolishness of humanity repeats itself,” Selman stated of the present’s monitor file. “In case you examine math, you’ll know that if the present makes actually tens of 1000’s of jokes about American society over nearly 800 episodes, it will be statistically unattainable to not create materials that overlaps with what would later occur in actual life.”
Diddy, 54, issued an apology on Sunday, Might 19, two days after CNN printed footage of his assault on Cassie in 2016.
“It’s tough to replicate on the darkest occasions in your life, generally you gotta try this,” Diddy stated. “I used to be f–ked up. I imply, I hit all-time low however I make no excuses. My conduct on that video is inexcusable. I take full accountability for my actions in that video. I’m disgusted.”
“I went and sought out skilled assist. I’ve been going to remedy, going to rehab. Needed to ask God for his mercy and beauty. I’m so sorry, however I’m dedicated to being a greater man each day. I’m not asking for forgiveness. I’m really sorry,” he added.
Cassie’s authorized group issued an announcement to Us Weekly that denounced the video as being “extra about himself than the many individuals he has damage.”
“When Cassie and a number of different girls got here ahead, he denied every thing and recommended that his victims have been searching for a payday,” Meredith Firetog, a companion at Wigdor LLP, stated. “That he was solely compelled to ‘apologize’ as soon as his repeated denials have been confirmed false exhibits his pathetic desperation, and nobody can be swayed by his disingenuous phrases.”
On Tuesday, Might 21, TMZ reported that one other girl, mannequin Crystal McKinney, has filed a lawsuit towards Diddy, accusing him of sexually assaulting her in 2003.
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