25 times “The Simpsons” predicted the future (opens original article in a new tab)

The article highlights 25 instances where The Simpsons episode plots and jokes eerily predicted real-world events, from technological advancements to political and social developments.

• The Simpsons predicted events like Donald Trump's presidency and a FIFA corruption scandal.
• The show accurately forecasted the use of virtual reality and video calling technology.
• An episode depicted a pandemic similar to COVID-19, though it was inspired by a past flu outbreak.