It’s not every day that the creator of America’s most iconic cartoon takes a stand against one of the country’s biggest cable networks. But that’s exactly what happened at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend, when Matt Groening—the genius behind The Simpsons and Futurama—grabbed the microphone and gave the crowd something to talk about. And if you thought the show’s predictions were wild, just wait until you hear what Groening thinks should happen next.

“I’m telling you, grab the TV remote, go to menu, go to controls, vertical controls, look for channel list and delete Fox News,” Groening declared, half-joking, half-dead-serious, as laughter rippled through the packed hall. “It’s time for the kids to liberate their Republican parents from the cult of MAGA.”

The crowd erupted. Some cheered, some groaned, but no one could deny the moment’s electricity. Groening, whose animated family has poked fun at Fox News for decades—even while airing on the network—wasn’t pulling punches. In fact, he sounded more like a rebellious Springfield resident than a mild-mannered animator.

Just minutes after Groening’s remarks hit social media, The View’s Joy Behar chimed in live on air. “Finally, someone says it!” Behar exclaimed, waving her own remote at the camera. “I deleted Fox News years ago. Matt Groening is a national treasure!” Her co-hosts nodded in agreement, with Sunny Hostin adding, “The Simpsons have always been ahead of their time. Maybe we should all listen.”

But not everyone was laughing. Over at Fox News headquarters, Sean Hannity was reportedly fuming. “This is the problem with Hollywood elites,” Hannity thundered during his opening monologue. “They want to tell you what to think, what to watch, and how to live. Matt Groening should stick to cartoons and stop lecturing America.”

Fans were stunned by the speed—and the fury—of Hannity’s response. Social media lit up with memes of Homer Simpson smashing a TV, and hashtags like #DeleteFoxNews and #OutFoxed started trending. “When Sean Hannity is mad, you know you hit a nerve,” tweeted one Simpsons fan. Another posted: “Matt Groening just did what Bart would do—he told it like it is.”

For years, The Simpsons has skewered Fox News with razor-sharp satire. Who could forget that infamous helicopter scene from the 2010 episode “The Fool Monty,” where the chopper flies by with the slogan: “Fox News: Not Racist, But #1 With Racists.” Bill O’Reilly called it a “shameful attack,” but Groening doubled down the following week, showing another helicopter with: “Fox News. Unsuitable For Viewers Under 75.” The message was clear: The Simpsons isn’t afraid to bite the hand that feeds it.

Groening’s latest comments come at a time when Fox News is under fire for its relentless coverage of hot-button issues—like the network’s 400+ segments on trans athletes in just four months. Critics say Fox is pushing a right-wing agenda; supporters claim it’s the last bastion of “real news.” But with Groening calling for a mass deletion, the culture war just found its newest battleground: your living room.

As the dust settles, one thing is certain. Matt Groening’s cartoons have been predicting the future for decades, but this time, he’s not just drawing it—he’s demanding it. Whether you’re cheering with Joy Behar or clutching your pearls with Sean Hannity, America is talking. And, as always, The Simpsons are at the center of the conversation.

So, will you delete Fox News? Or will you tune in to see what happens next? In true Simpsons fashion, the answer might just depend on who’s holding the remote.