The "Electric Bike Boom" (Episode: "The Fool Monty", 2010)

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 "Electric Bike Boom" (Episode: "The Fool Monty", 2010)

• What happened: The show parodies transportation trends, and an electric bike is seen in the background of an episode.
• Reality: In the late 2010s and early 2020s, electric bikes became more popular, providing an eco-friendly alternative to cars while still offering convenience and speed, especially in urban environments.