The "Rise of Cryptocurrency" (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 "Rise of Cryptocurrency" (Episode: "The Fool Monty", 2010)

• What happened: In this episode, there’s a joke about a new form of currency that seems to mirror the rise of cryptocurrency. This is played as a futuristic idea.
• Reality: By the 2010s and 2020s, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum rose to global prominence, challenging traditional financial systems and becoming a major investment vehicle.