"The iPad" (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 iPad" (Episode: "The Fool Monty", 2010)

• What happened: In this episode, there's a scene where the characters discuss the "iPad," even before Apple had released the actual device.
• Reality: The iPad was unveiled by Apple in 2010, and it became a major product line, revolutionizing the tablet market.