The "Streaming Music (Spotify, Pandora)" (Episode: "Bart Gets Famous", 1994)

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 "Streaming Music (Spotify, Pandora)" (Episode: "Bart Gets Famous", 1994)

• What happened: The show features a quick nod to people becoming famous for creating viral music videos, which hints at the rise of digital platforms for music streaming.
• Reality: In the 2000s and 2010s, streaming services like Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Music revolutionized the music industry. Music streaming became the primary method for people to listen to music, replacing CDs, vinyl, and digital downloads.