The "Environmental Crisis" in the Oceans (Plastic Pollution) (Episode: "Barting Over", 2004)

• What happened: The episode humorously addresses the concept of pollution and the environmental disaster that could result from a plastic waste crisis.
• Reality: In the 2010s, plastic pollution in the oceans became a major environmental issue. Activists, scientists, and governments started pushing for solutions to combat the growing crisis, including banning plastic straws, reducing single-use plastics, and organizing clean-up efforts.