The "Digital Avatars and Virtual Worlds" (Episode: "The Burns Cage", 2016)

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 "Digital Avatars and Virtual Worlds" (Episode: "The Burns Cage", 2016)

• What happened: The episode features digital avatars and virtual worlds that people interact with, predicting the rise of virtual spaces.
• Reality: In the 2010s, virtual worlds like Second Life, gaming universes like Fortnite, and social media platforms like VRChat allowed people to create and interact with digital avatars in virtual environments. These digital spaces became increasingly important in the world of entertainment, gaming, and social interaction.