The "Electric Toothbrush" Trend (Episode: "Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song", 1997)

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 Toothbrush" Trend (Episode: "Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song", 1997)

• What happened: In this episode, Lisa uses an electric toothbrush that vibrates and is depicted as an advanced form of dental hygiene.
• Reality: Electric toothbrushes became common household items in the late 1990s and early 2000s, revolutionizing oral care and becoming a staple in many people’s bathroom routines.