And Babylon 5. Have just been watching old episodes -- and they were writing about things that have been happening in the Trump era-- in 1993! I know he studied Nazi Germany's history before he wrote the series -- which may have a lot to do with this. And it is science fiction -- and science fiction extrapolates from today to show us tomorrow.
But your insights of the prescient nature of well-written comedy reinforce why the GOP is now doubly intent on destroying all non-FOX comedy. Because no one truly knows whether or not JD Vance gets excited when meeting well-upholstered couches...
Ha! Thanks for making that connection for us :)
Other shows that predicted the future:
Designated Survivor
Succession
Shameless
And Babylon 5. Have just been watching old episodes -- and they were writing about things that have been happening in the Trump era-- in 1993! I know he studied Nazi Germany's history before he wrote the series -- which may have a lot to do with this. And it is science fiction -- and science fiction extrapolates from today to show us tomorrow.
Hilarious! Thank you, Meredith.
But your insights of the prescient nature of well-written comedy reinforce why the GOP is now doubly intent on destroying all non-FOX comedy. Because no one truly knows whether or not JD Vance gets excited when meeting well-upholstered couches...