The "Smartwatch" Revolution (Episode: "Lisa's Wedding", 1995)

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 "Smartwatch" Revolution (Episode: "Lisa's Wedding", 1995)

• What happened: In this episode, Lisa’s fiancé uses a wristwatch-like device to communicate, which seems to be a futuristic idea at the time.
• Reality: Smartwatches, including the Apple Watch, became incredibly popular in the 2010s, offering features like fitness tracking, notifications, and even making phone calls from the wrist.