10 SNL Sketches That Predicted the Future

💡SNL's sketches have often foreshadowed real-world events and cultural trends.

📺The sketch about the Obamacare website's technical troubles accurately predicted the issues it faced after its launch.

🍩The sketch featuring John Belushi endorsing 'Little Chocolate Donuts' cereal hinted at the rise of unhealthy cereal options.

🎬SNL's parody of live-action Disney remakes predicted the wave of remakes that followed in the 21st century.

🔮The sketch featuring Martha Stewart hinted at her controversial topless photo shoot years later.

How accurate are SNL sketches in predicting the future?

—SNL sketches shouldn't be taken as serious predictions, but they have often shown uncanny coincidences with future events and trends.

Did SNL predict any political events?

—Yes, SNL has made satirical sketches that hinted at political events, such as Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Have any sketches predicted cultural or societal changes?

—Yes, some sketches have hinted at future cultural and societal trends, such as the rise of unhealthy cereal options.

Why do some SNL sketches foreshadow future events?

—SNL sketches often act as social commentary and satire, reflecting the current state of society and predicting future developments.

Have any SNL sketches predicted technological advancements?

—While not specifically technological advancements, the sketch about the Obamacare website's technical troubles accurately predicted its issues after launch.

00:00The video highlights 10 SNL sketches that surprisingly predicted future events and cultural trends.

02:56One sketch accurately foreshadowed the technical troubles faced by the Obamacare website after its launch.

05:10Another sketch featuring John Belushi endorsing 'Little Chocolate Donuts' cereal hinted at the rise of unhealthy cereal options.

08:32SNL's parody of live-action Disney remakes predicted the wave of remakes that followed in the 21st century.

09:48The sketch featuring Martha Stewart hinted at her controversial topless photo shoot years later.