The "Rise of Food Delivery Apps" (Uber Eats, DoorDash) (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 Food Delivery Apps" (Uber Eats, DoorDash) (Episode: "The Fool Monty", 2010)

• What happened: Homer orders fast food directly to his home, showcasing the rise of food delivery services.
• Reality: In the 2010s, food delivery services like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and GrubHub became increasingly popular, making it easier than ever to have food from a wide range of restaurants delivered right to your doorstep.