The "Rise of Veganism and Plant-Based Foods" (Episode: "Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song", 1997)

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 Veganism and Plant-Based Foods" (Episode: "Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song", 1997)

• What happened: The episode features a scene where a character opts for plant-based meals as part of a health trend.
• Reality: Veganism and plant-based diets exploded in popularity in the 2010s, with more people turning to meatless options for health, environmental, and ethical reasons. Plant-based food brands like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have gained massive mainstream traction.