”The Simpsons” has been on air for decades and has always had a knack for social commentary. On occasion, the writers have been known to predict real-life events before they happen.

Lady Gaga Jumped off of a building

After wearing a dress made of meat to an awards show, it was only a matter of time before she added something wild like jumping off of a building to her list of accomplishments.

Sigfreid and Roy Tiger Attack

When someone makes a living out of playing with predators, it's only a matter of time before they're mauled.

Three-eyed fish

In a season 2 episode, the infamous 3-eyed fish is a product of nuclear waste from Springfield's power plant. Years later in 2011, a group of fishermen caught a three-eyed wolf fish near a nuclear plant in Argentina.

Horse Meat

This really isn't a surprise to anyone who's read "The Jungle." In 2013, United Kingdom health officials found traces of horse meat in several beef products.

The United States curling team's victory over Sweden

About 8 years after it happened in “The Simpsons,” the United States curling team won gold in a sweeping victory against Sweden at the 2018 PyeongChang Games.

Disney Buys 20th Century Fox

Disney owns everything. At this point, it's more surprising to find studios and networks that aren't owned by the Mouse House.

Baby cry translator

In an early episode, Homer's half-brother gets rich after inventing a device that translates babies' crying. Years later, the Cry Translator app was created to do the exact same thing.