The "Rise of Subscription Boxes" (Episode: "Marge vs. the Monorail", 1993)

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 Subscription Boxes" (Episode: "Marge vs. the Monorail", 1993)

• What happened: The show parodies the concept of subscription-based services, where products are delivered on a recurring basis.
• Reality: In the 2010s, subscription box services such as Dollar Shave Club, Birchbox, and Blue Apron became incredibly popular, delivering everything from razors to food to beauty products right to your door on a monthly or weekly basis.