The Jetsons cartoon is most famously referenced in that it was in a futuristic setting and had flying cars.  Now, the company Terrafugia has brought a Jetsons type world closer to reality:

When it comes to flying cars, humanity has gotten pretty good at waiting patiently. If we’re being realistic, it’s probably going to take several decades to get them into circulation, and many of us won’t even be alive to see it (sorry). Not only do we have to perfect the technology – and then figure out how make it economical enough so bored millionaires aren’t the only ones with access – we’ve also got a bunch of legal considerations to take into account, and those follow every new invention at a veritable snail’s pace.

You gotta see their promo video of this thing flying on page 2

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