The "Popularity of Yoga and Meditation" (Episode: "The Secret War of Lisa Simpson", 1998)

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 Yoga and Meditation" (Episode: "The Secret War of Lisa Simpson", 1998)

• What happened: Lisa Simpson is shown practicing yoga as part of a wellness trend.
• Reality: In the 2000s and 2010s, yoga and meditation became mainstream, with millions of people turning to these practices for physical health, mental well-being, and stress relief. The wellness industry boomed, and yoga became a central part of modern fitness routines.