The "Rise of TikTok Challenges and Viral Trends" (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 TikTok Challenges and Viral Trends" (Episode: "The Fool Monty", 2010)

• What happened: The episode features a moment where characters engage in exaggerated versions of viral trends and challenges, poking fun at internet culture.
• Reality: In the 2010s, TikTok became the central hub for viral trends, challenges, and memes. Challenges like the "Ice Bucket Challenge" or "In My Feelings" challenge gained millions of followers, and social media platforms continued to see rapid, viral content emerge.