The "Smart Fridge" (Episode: "The Simpsons Movie", 2007)

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 "Smart Fridge" (Episode: "The Simpsons Movie", 2007)

• What happened: The Simpsons Movie features a high-tech fridge with a computer screen that tracks what’s inside and helps you create grocery lists.
• Reality: "Smart refrigerators" became a real thing in the 2010s, with many now featuring touchscreens, Wi-Fi connectivity, and inventory tracking.