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Simpsons fans convinced 2004 episode titled 'Marge vs Singles, Seniors, Childless Couples and Teens, and Gays,'predicted closure of Toys R Us

Fans of The Simpsons are claiming the show predicted the end of ‘Toys R Us’.

A video has emerged of one episode of the popular show titled 'Marge vs Singles, Seniors, Childless Couples and Teens, and Gays,' in which the town of Springfield can be seen removing a letter from the sign of the toy shop.

It isn’t the first time the show has predicted current events. The Simpsons also predicted Donald Trump’s presidency, Siegfried and Roy’s tiger attack and the Ebola crisis.

All 100 stores are closing in the UK (PA)
All 100 stores are closing in the UK (PA)

In the episode first screened in 2004, adults decide to get rid of child-friendly things in the town. Moe the bartender can be seen moving the R off the front of the store.

Simpsons fans have taken to Twitter to share their amazement at the prediction.