The "Popularity of Streaming Video Games" (Twitch) (Episode: "Homer the Whopper", 2009)

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 "Popularity of Streaming Video Games" (Twitch) (Episode: "Homer the Whopper", 2009)

• What happened: In this episode, Homer and other characters play video games and compete in a large-scale competition, reflecting the early beginnings of competitive streaming.
• Reality: Streaming video games became a global phenomenon in the 2010s, with platforms like Twitch allowing users to broadcast their gameplay to millions of viewers. Esports grew significantly, and major gaming competitions began drawing huge audiences both in-person and online.