The "Taco Bell Expanding into Other Foods" (Episode: "The Springfield Connection", 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 "Taco Bell Expanding into Other Foods" (Episode: "The Springfield Connection", 1997)

• What happened: The episode features Taco Bell offering unusual food combinations and expanding beyond traditional Mexican fast food.
• Reality: In the 2000s and 2010s, Taco Bell became known for introducing innovative and sometimes bizarre food items, such as the Doritos Locos Taco and various hybrid offerings like the "Chalupa Quesadilla" and breakfast items.