The End of the "News Anchor" (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 End of the "News Anchor" (Episode: "The Fool Monty", 2010)

• What happened: The episode features a satirical take on the decline of traditional news media, with newscasters being replaced by more casual, internet-based media personalities.
• Reality: Over the past decade, there has been a massive shift in how people consume news. Social media platforms like Twitter and YouTube have allowed independent journalists and influencers to gain massive followings, while traditional news channels have struggled to keep up.