The "Rise of Augmented Reality" (AR) (Episode: "The Simpsons Movie", 2007)

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 "Rise of Augmented Reality" (AR) (Episode: "The Simpsons Movie", 2007)

• What happened: In the movie, characters interact with digital environments in ways that are reminiscent of augmented reality (AR) applications.
• Reality: Augmented reality, where virtual elements are overlaid onto the real world, began to take off with apps like Pokémon GO in 2016, and is continuing to evolve with advancements in tech like Apple’s ARKit and Microsoft’s HoloLens.