The "Rise of E-Sports" (Episode: "Bart Gets an F", 1990)

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 E-Sports" (Episode: "Bart Gets an F", 1990)

• What happened: In this early episode, The Simpsons introduces the concept of competitive video gaming, where players are involved in large-scale tournaments.
• Reality: By the 2010s, e-sports exploded into a global industry, with professional video game competitions being broadcasted on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Prize money for top players has reached millions of dollars, and e-sports have become a recognized competitive sport worldwide.