The "Rise of Social Media Influencers" (Episode: "Bart to the Future", 2000)

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 Social Media Influencers" (Episode: "Bart to the Future", 2000)

• What happened: The episode includes a future where people can become famous and wealthy from social media platforms, much like influencers today.
• Reality: By the 2010s, social media influencers emerged as a dominant force in entertainment and marketing, with individuals making money by promoting products, creating content, and building large followings on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.