In 1995, Lisa’s “future” fiancé could verbally communicate with his watch.
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Season 6, Episode 19, “Lisa’s Wedding”
In 1996, TV evangelists worshipped “the all-mighty dollar.”
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Season 7, Episode 12, “Team Homer”
In 1994, horse meat was a secret ingredient.
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Season 5, Episode 19, “Sweet Seymour Skinner’s Baadasssss Song”
In 1998, Professor Fink made hamburger earmuffs.
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Season 10, Episode 2, “The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace”
In 1994, an Apple product wasn’t always sure what its owner was trying to say.
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Season 6, Episode 8, “Lisa on Ice”
In 1991, Ringo took decades to respond to his fans.
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“They took the time to write me, and I don’t care if it takes me another twenty years. I’m going to answer every one of them.” Season 2, Episode 18, “Brush With Greatness”
In 1998, Springfield kids were stoked about a yard work simulator.
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Season 9, Episode 12, “Bart Carny”
In 1995, Lisa’s “future” college librarian was a robot.
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Season 6, Episode 19, “Lisa’s Wedding”
In 1992, Herb Powell built a baby translator.
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Season 3, Episode 24, “Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?”
In 1995, a “future” dorm room had a Rolling Stones tour poster.
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Season 6, Episode 19, “Lisa’s Wedding”
In 2002, before “Guitar Hero” existed, Mick and Keith gave Homer a “Guitar Hero” jacket.
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Season 14, Episode 2, “How I Spent My Strummer Vacation”
In 1991, Homer dreamed of the Land of Chocolate during a meeting.
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Season 3, Episode 11, “Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk”
In 1996, a high-tech intercom looked exactly like what would become the 1st generation iPod.
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Season 8, Episode 5, “Bart After Dark”
In 1993, Gunter and Ernst were attacked by one of their tigers.
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Season 5, Episode 10, “$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)”
In 1998, Homer stole used cooking grease to turn into quick cash.