The "Health Tracking Technology" (Episode: "Homer the Heretic", 1992)

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 "Health Tracking Technology" (Episode: "Homer the Heretic", 1992)

• What happened: Homer is shown using a futuristic health monitoring device that tracks his exercise and health metrics.
• Reality: By the 2010s, health tech devices like Fitbits, Apple Watches, and other fitness trackers became essential for people wanting to monitor their physical activity, sleep, heart rate, and even stress levels.