The "Binge-Watching TV" Culture (Episode: "Homer the Heretic", 1992)

The Simpsons has earned quite the reputation for seemingly predicting the future. It’s actually a bit of a meme at this point, with fans pointing out how many things in the real world appear to have been "predicted" by the show, sometimes years in advance. While some of these predictions are purely coincidental or the result of broad satire, others do seem oddly prescient.

The "Binge-Watching TV" Culture (Episode: "Homer the Heretic", 1992)

• What happened: Homer is shown relaxing on a Sunday watching television without interruptions, reflecting a future where viewers have more control over what and when they watch.
• Reality: The concept of binge-watching, where people consume multiple episodes of TV shows in one sitting, became mainstream with the advent of streaming platforms like Netflix. Entire seasons of shows are released at once, allowing for marathon viewing sessions.