Long before Apple launched its smartwatch, The Simpsons showed a character talking to their wrist in a 1995 episode. Today, it’s a reality we all use.
The Simpsons
In one episode, characters walked around with masks in public. Years later, the COVID-19 pandemic made masks a global necessity.
Futurama
In 2000, an episode casually showed Donald Trump as U.S. President. Sixteen years later, it turned into history.
The Simpsons
A controversial 2013 Family Guy scene hinted at a marathon explosion. Soon after, the Boston Marathon tragedy shocked the world.
The Family Guy
The gang once solved mysteries using VR-like headsets. Today, VR has become mainstream in gaming, learning, and even therapy.
Scooby-Doo
In 1998, a scene showed 20th Century Fox as “A Division of Walt Disney Co.” Fast forward to 2019—it actually happened.
The Simpsons
Were these just lucky guesses, or do animators have a strange eye on the future? Whatever the case, cartoons keep surprising us with uncanny predictions.