The "Microwaveable Foods (Ready-to-Eat Meals)" (Episode: "The Springfield Connection", 1997)

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 "Microwaveable Foods (Ready-to-Eat Meals)" (Episode: "The Springfield Connection", 1997)

• What happened: The show features a scene where ready-to-eat meals are delivered via advanced microwaving technology.
• Reality: By the 2000s and 2010s, frozen meals and microwaveable food became a popular convenience item. Companies like Lean Cuisine, Marie Callender's, and others made it easier for people to eat quickly without having to cook from scratch.