The "Fitness Tracker (Fitbit, Apple Watch)" (Episode: "Bart Gets an F", 1990)

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 "Fitness Tracker (Fitbit, Apple Watch)" (Episode: "Bart Gets an F", 1990)

• What happened: Homer jokes about monitoring his health with a high-tech device, which was a precursor to the idea of fitness trackers.
• Reality: By the 2010s, wearable devices like the Fitbit, Apple Watch, and other health-tracking gadgets became mainstream. These devices track users' physical activity, heart rate, and even sleep patterns, becoming essential tools for health-conscious individuals.