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Ask Yahoo "What state do the Simpsons live in?"
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5th of January 2006
If you haven't started dropping in to Ask Yahoo! often, you should. A great thing about it is that all questions are available via RSS so you can look questions and answers in your personal RSS reader (I use Sage and Google Homepage).
One question that popped up yesterday was pretty interesting:
What state do the Simpsons live in?
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653 comments so far
Eric Mink -
19th March 2006
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I have seen the epsode were she says that also.So therefor that meens that there is a state sringfield is in they wouldnt lie to us.
I have seen the epsode were she says that also.So therefor that meens that there is a state sringfield is in they wouldnt lie to us.
Anonymous -
25th March 2006
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remember that episode where they are trying to recover their lemon tree. They had to cross from Springfield into Shelbyville. Well i looked on a map and it appears that a Shelbyville borders Springfield in the state of Missouri. go to www.mapquest.com and see for yourself. i think this is a solid conclusion.
remember that episode where they are trying to recover their lemon tree. They had to cross from Springfield into Shelbyville. Well i looked on a map and it appears that a Shelbyville borders Springfield in the state of Missouri. go to www.mapquest.com and see for yourself. i think this is a solid conclusion.
Anonymous -
5th January 2007
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It'll be a cold day in hell before Grandpa recognizes Missoura!
It'll be a cold day in hell before Grandpa recognizes Missoura!
Anonymous -
29th October 2008
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again, there is an episode that says springfield is 1000 miles from Branson. Can't be Missouri.
again, there is an episode that says springfield is 1000 miles from Branson. Can't be Missouri.
Anonymous -
3rd April 2006
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Another way to think about it is which city then would be "capital city"
Another way to think about it is which city then would be "capital city"
Billy -
27th November 2006
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Springfield is the Capital of IL, a Capital airport resides there as well, there ya have it.
Springfield is the Capital of IL, a Capital airport resides there as well, there ya have it.
Anonymous -
6th July 2008
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the city is obviously not big enough to be the one in illinois. and plus there is a springfield in about half the states. i was told that it is based off a little town in nevada and that what i think.
the city is obviously not big enough to be the one in illinois. and plus there is a springfield in about half the states. i was told that it is based off a little town in nevada and that what i think.
Anonymous -
15th April 2006
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There is a Simpson's episode that goes "Behind the Laughs"; towards the end, the narrator says the Simpson's live in the state of Kentucky
There is a Simpson's episode that goes "Behind the Laughs"; towards the end, the narrator says the Simpson's live in the state of Kentucky
Joe T -
28th April 2006
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its "Behind the Laughter".. and if I'm not misaken, they say "This northern Kentucky family" not that they live in Northern Kentucky. They implied that they were FROM.. key word being FROM.. Northern Kentucky. They didnt say that they currently lived in Northern Kentucky..... I have every episode and have watched every one of them several times over.. Im a fountain of useless information. ;)..
its "Behind the Laughter".. and if I'm not misaken, they say "This northern Kentucky family" not that they live in Northern Kentucky. They implied that they were FROM.. key word being FROM.. Northern Kentucky. They didnt say that they currently lived in Northern Kentucky..... I have every episode and have watched every one of them several times over.. Im a fountain of useless information. ;)..
Anonymous -
21st May 2006
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it's impossible to own every single episode. only seasons 1-7 have been released
it's impossible to own every single episode. only seasons 1-7 have been released
Joe T -
21st May 2006
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Impossible? Ever hear of Torrentspy, Bittorrent, Torrentbox, or RobotoLabs? Nothing is impossible w/ the aid of technology. I DO have every episode. Don't doubt my posts. Also I forgot... Mr. Burns is a grad from Yale which is also in CT... remember the epiosde "Burns Baby Burns"... Well... Rodney Dangerfield was the voice of Burns Son.. He was concieved in Peabody Museum, in New Haven CT. Mr Burns is also leaving a trainstation in the same episode and at the bottom of the screen it says "New Haven, CT"... supporting my theory that the writers have a connection to Connecticut.
Impossible? Ever hear of Torrentspy, Bittorrent, Torrentbox, or RobotoLabs? Nothing is impossible w/ the aid of technology. I DO have every episode. Don't doubt my posts. Also I forgot... Mr. Burns is a grad from Yale which is also in CT... remember the epiosde "Burns Baby Burns"... Well... Rodney Dangerfield was the voice of Burns Son.. He was concieved in Peabody Museum, in New Haven CT. Mr Burns is also leaving a trainstation in the same episode and at the bottom of the screen it says "New Haven, CT"... supporting my theory that the writers have a connection to Connecticut.
Anonymous -
2nd April 2008
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lol...then you don't own ALL, you own SOME and STOLE the rest! don't deny it...
lol...then you don't own ALL, you own SOME and STOLE the rest! don't deny it...
cassandra -
9th July 2007
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you are very funny. I esp like the fountain of useless info line. I have to agree with you. After reading many useless blogs on -line I am convinced it's oregon or ct.
you are very funny. I esp like the fountain of useless info line. I have to agree with you. After reading many useless blogs on -line I am convinced it's oregon or ct.
Dominic from Minnesota -
28th January 2007
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i have been dying to no where the simpsons truly live, but it almost seems impossible since there are so many clues which later turn out to be false. but Kentucky? why would Matt groening's siumpsons be in kentucky?
i have been dying to no where the simpsons truly live, but it almost seems impossible since there are so many clues which later turn out to be false. but Kentucky? why would Matt groening's siumpsons be in kentucky?
Adam -
15th April 2006
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yes, but in that epside were the narrator says the simspson are from kentucky, they play sitcom tv actors, outside the world of the regular simpsons we know from the show, except from that spoof episode, and thus this episode shouldn't be taken as a fact.
yes, but in that epside were the narrator says the simspson are from kentucky, they play sitcom tv actors, outside the world of the regular simpsons we know from the show, except from that spoof episode, and thus this episode shouldn't be taken as a fact.
mac dre -
18th April 2006
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bitches, they live in oregon. duh!
bitches, they live in oregon. duh!
Anonymous -
27th April 2006
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I wouldn't be so confident, none of the clues seem to point in that direction.
I wouldn't be so confident, none of the clues seem to point in that direction.
anmous -
21st July 2006
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hello morons they live in illinois two reason 1. there is a springfield in illinois and there is a sheblyville in IL
2. and in the episode when skinner asked where your wedding ring hommer said i therw it in lake micagin
hello morons they live in illinois two reason 1. there is a springfield in illinois and there is a sheblyville in IL
2. and in the episode when skinner asked where your wedding ring hommer said i therw it in lake micagin
Anonymous -
15th February 2007
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There was an episode where Homer is teaching Apu(i think apu) about springfield or something(I'm no simpsons expert so correct me if im wrong) and he has a map and points to springfield illinois and says something like "This is where we live." Lisa says that Homer was wrong and right as Bart's(or someone's) head moves in front of the camera, you hear Lisa say something like "That's Springfield." So they don't live in Illinois.
I'm not sure if this was how it went so feel free to correct me.
There was an episode where Homer is teaching Apu(i think apu) about springfield or something(I'm no simpsons expert so correct me if im wrong) and he has a map and points to springfield illinois and says something like "This is where we live." Lisa says that Homer was wrong and right as Bart's(or someone's) head moves in front of the camera, you hear Lisa say something like "That's Springfield." So they don't live in Illinois.
I'm not sure if this was how it went so feel free to correct me.
Anonymous -
26th February 2007
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they cant live in illnois cuz in one episode they went to capital city- springfield in the capital of illinois but they cdont live in capital city
they cant live in illnois cuz in one episode they went to capital city- springfield in the capital of illinois but they cdont live in capital city
Anonymous -
11th March 2007
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Illinois.
Springfield is the "Capital of IL", it is a small town. However the "Big City" is Chicago, aka The REAL Capital. It is three hours away. IL has nuclear power. Close access to Wisconsin and camping. We even have "Slacked Jawed Yokels". We have a Shelbyville. We also have Wayne's World and the Bears...sorry your jealous...no need to hate...just accept the facts.
Illinois.
Springfield is the "Capital of IL", it is a small town. However the "Big City" is Chicago, aka The REAL Capital. It is three hours away. IL has nuclear power. Close access to Wisconsin and camping. We even have "Slacked Jawed Yokels". We have a Shelbyville. We also have Wayne's World and the Bears...sorry your jealous...no need to hate...just accept the facts.
jon -
1st June 2007
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we are the fucking morons there is a springfeild in every state tard
we are the fucking morons there is a springfeild in every state tard
i own mac dre's soul -
14th March 2007
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lol, bitches? sorry it isnt oregon smart guy.
lol, bitches? sorry it isnt oregon smart guy.
Anonymous -
27th April 2006
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My guess judging by what I've read people say on here, plus some clues from episodes I have seen on my own, that they either live in Missouri or Conneticut (sp?). I'm from Canada and don't know the states that well. But, I do know that whatever state it is that they live in, they do have the death penalty...apparently if you follow the clues you can figure it out. I remember in what episode when Marge was giving her address to Vincent Price for the missing feet on the egg game, she was saying "Springfield...O-Hiya Maude", so I thought maybe Ohio, but I am guessing judging from what was said about Shelbyville and Springfield that Missouri is a good guess, but my thought is still Conneticut...I don't know which states have the death penalty.
My guess judging by what I've read people say on here, plus some clues from episodes I have seen on my own, that they either live in Missouri or Conneticut (sp?). I'm from Canada and don't know the states that well. But, I do know that whatever state it is that they live in, they do have the death penalty...apparently if you follow the clues you can figure it out. I remember in what episode when Marge was giving her address to Vincent Price for the missing feet on the egg game, she was saying "Springfield...O-Hiya Maude", so I thought maybe Ohio, but I am guessing judging from what was said about Shelbyville and Springfield that Missouri is a good guess, but my thought is still Conneticut...I don't know which states have the death penalty.
mt -
8th November 2006
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ok i checked the states that allow the death pentalty and there are 34 states so i thought id never get it ...UNTIL i started reading the citie's they performed it n each state and springfield illonois has been performing the death pentalty since 1818 and it is the only srpingfield listed......maybee this leads nowhere but im pretty happy with what i found
ok i checked the states that allow the death pentalty and there are 34 states so i thought id never get it ...UNTIL i started reading the citie's they performed it n each state and springfield illonois has been performing the death pentalty since 1818 and it is the only srpingfield listed......maybee this leads nowhere but im pretty happy with what i found
Anonymous -
2nd May 2006
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they have to live somewhere up in the north east. Barney in one episode drove homer's car to nyc in one night
they have to live somewhere up in the north east. Barney in one episode drove homer's car to nyc in one night
Anonymous -
20th July 2006
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i believe that most clues lead to ohio(which is close enough to nyc)
i believe that most clues lead to ohio(which is close enough to nyc)
Anonymous -
21st October 2006
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in the episode where springfield riots and Homer becomes a security guard (then the chief of police) he does a commercial with a phone number at the bottom, which is an area code in missouri.
in the episode where springfield riots and Homer becomes a security guard (then the chief of police) he does a commercial with a phone number at the bottom, which is an area code in missouri.
Peter Bengtsson -
21st October 2006
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that's a pretty good clue. Is the number looking real or just a missouri number by chance.
that's a pretty good clue. Is the number looking real or just a missouri number by chance.
gage rue -
16th May 2006
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David Silverman-former director of the simpsons series- said they lived in the fictional state of North Takoma.In the episode where homer gets his license suspended for driving barney home while drunk from the brewry, freze frame the scene where the judge looks at his license and for a split second, you see he lives in Springfeild NT.But I say they livED because there have been many hints and references for a LONG,LONG time.
David Silverman-former director of the simpsons series- said they lived in the fictional state of North Takoma.In the episode where homer gets his license suspended for driving barney home while drunk from the brewry, freze frame the scene where the judge looks at his license and for a split second, you see he lives in Springfeild NT.But I say they livED because there have been many hints and references for a LONG,LONG time.
Jonno -
23rd November 2006
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Watch "drawn together" "a tale of two cows", I think its season 2 episode 10 - theres a cross-feed during a news show to Springfeild CT outside a destroyed Simpsons house - all done in typical simpsons style drawing. Very quickly done and quite interesting to note how they name the state - perhaps the writers etc knew? or another random throw off.....
Watch "drawn together" "a tale of two cows", I think its season 2 episode 10 - theres a cross-feed during a news show to Springfeild CT outside a destroyed Simpsons house - all done in typical simpsons style drawing. Very quickly done and quite interesting to note how they name the state - perhaps the writers etc knew? or another random throw off.....
Anonymous -
24th May 2006
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I think they live in Missouri because they seem go to branson on a bus to find grandpa in one episode. Also capital city could be reffering to Jefferson city. Plus there is a springfield and shelbyville there. Grandpa says ill be deep in the cold ground before i acknowledge missouri
I think they live in Missouri because they seem go to branson on a bus to find grandpa in one episode. Also capital city could be reffering to Jefferson city. Plus there is a springfield and shelbyville there. Grandpa says ill be deep in the cold ground before i acknowledge missouri
Crescentia -
4th March 2007
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In the Branson episode Lisa says that Branson is 1000 miles away. She is not one to be inaccurate or exaggerate.
In the Branson episode Lisa says that Branson is 1000 miles away. She is not one to be inaccurate or exaggerate.
CWR -
1st June 2006
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Homer starts Springshield Security and in the TV ad he made for it the phone number is has a 636 area code.636 area code is Missouri. Springfield Missouri is in the south west corner of Missouri and its not too far from Branson Missouri where Grandpa Simpson take Bart to find Zelda the stone cold hoochie.
Homer starts Springshield Security and in the TV ad he made for it the phone number is has a 636 area code.636 area code is Missouri. Springfield Missouri is in the south west corner of Missouri and its not too far from Branson Missouri where Grandpa Simpson take Bart to find Zelda the stone cold hoochie.
Anonymous -
8th November 2006
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i just started reading all of the info on this page becuz i myself am wondering where they live but and when i saw the info about the 636 area code i was sure you had it but when i researched it theres a problem i noticed that area code was changed from 314 to 636 on may 1999 and the show has ran way longer than 99 so basicly im confused
i just started reading all of the info on this page becuz i myself am wondering where they live but and when i saw the info about the 636 area code i was sure you had it but when i researched it theres a problem i noticed that area code was changed from 314 to 636 on may 1999 and the show has ran way longer than 99 so basicly im confused
brad -
11th February 2007
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I have a Quetion for you all, I live in the Sate of Queensland thats in Australia for any of you who didnt know that, i live near a springield but thats not the one thier in, however, there is that episode where springfeild split into 2 area codes, would that be to thow us all out? did it change back?
I have a Quetion for you all, I live in the Sate of Queensland thats in Australia for any of you who didnt know that, i live near a springield but thats not the one thier in, however, there is that episode where springfeild split into 2 area codes, would that be to thow us all out? did it change back?
Anonymous -
5th June 2006
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Does it bother anyone that we are all sitting here debating a cartoon???
Does it bother anyone that we are all sitting here debating a cartoon???
Private -
9th July 2007
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LOL. this is probably the wisest thing ANYONE has said!!! GREAT!!
LOL. this is probably the wisest thing ANYONE has said!!! GREAT!!
Anonymous -
2nd April 2008
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all the time, but it really doesn't stop me. No, i'm too curious.
all the time, but it really doesn't stop me. No, i'm too curious.
nb -
14th June 2006
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Convincing posts narrow it down to Orgegon, Missouri, and Connecticut in my opinion. Can someone tell me if there are snow-crested mountains in Missouri or Connecticut? There are many episodes with hilly/mountainous terrain. Also of the three states can anyone tell me which has the death penalty?
Convincing posts narrow it down to Orgegon, Missouri, and Connecticut in my opinion. Can someone tell me if there are snow-crested mountains in Missouri or Connecticut? There are many episodes with hilly/mountainous terrain. Also of the three states can anyone tell me which has the death penalty?
Anonymous -
29th March 2008
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In season 8 Springfield was hit by a hurricane, so probably not Missouri.
In season 8 Springfield was hit by a hurricane, so probably not Missouri.
Amanda -
18th June 2006
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What about the episode where Granpa and Bart steel Homers car and follow Zelda to Branson MO? When Homer, Marge, Lisa and Maggie go after them, Marge says it's 1000 miles to Bronson.
There is no Springfield in CT. They all have the death penalty.
Matt grew up in Portland Oregon, so I think it's Springfield Or.
What about the episode where Granpa and Bart steel Homers car and follow Zelda to Branson MO? When Homer, Marge, Lisa and Maggie go after them, Marge says it's 1000 miles to Bronson.
There is no Springfield in CT. They all have the death penalty.
Matt grew up in Portland Oregon, so I think it's Springfield Or.
Tommy -
22nd June 2006
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what about the episode where they move the town? So it could have changed. What season was that and what clues belong to what?
what about the episode where they move the town? So it could have changed. What season was that and what clues belong to what?
Anonymous -
5th January 2007
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They only move 5 miles down the road. It's still Springfield.
They only move 5 miles down the road. It's still Springfield.
Adam -
29th June 2006
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In Treehouse of Horror VI, when the giant statues all fall over and smash up the buildings, one of the buildings that gets destroyed says "Birthplace of Norman Vincent Peale." If you do a wikipedia search, you'll find that he was a Christian preacher and author (most notably of The Power of Positive Thinking), and was born in Browersville, Ohio. If you check on Mapquest, you'll find that in Ohio there is not only a Browersville, but also a Springfield, which is, according to Mapquest, a short trip away of only 26.17 miles. I think that, coupled with the "Springfield...O-Hiya Maude" quote posted above by Anonymous, would show that the Simpsons do, infact, live in Ohio.
In Treehouse of Horror VI, when the giant statues all fall over and smash up the buildings, one of the buildings that gets destroyed says "Birthplace of Norman Vincent Peale." If you do a wikipedia search, you'll find that he was a Christian preacher and author (most notably of The Power of Positive Thinking), and was born in Browersville, Ohio. If you check on Mapquest, you'll find that in Ohio there is not only a Browersville, but also a Springfield, which is, according to Mapquest, a short trip away of only 26.17 miles. I think that, coupled with the "Springfield...O-Hiya Maude" quote posted above by Anonymous, would show that the Simpsons do, infact, live in Ohio.
Rob -
30th June 2006
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If you can remember back to when Apu was getting his citizenship, you will remember that Lisa pooints to where they live on the map, and her body is covering the eastern part of the US. Go from there, it limits which states they could live in.
If you can remember back to when Apu was getting his citizenship, you will remember that Lisa pooints to where they live on the map, and her body is covering the eastern part of the US. Go from there, it limits which states they could live in.
Jeff -
8th July 2006
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Some of you are close, others are way way off! I found it with only these clues to go by; #1.)Springfield. #2.)they live in a town in the five(5) corners area. When you spot it you will know where they live.
Some of you are close, others are way way off! I found it with only these clues to go by; #1.)Springfield. #2.)they live in a town in the five(5) corners area. When you spot it you will know where they live.
Anonymous -
20th July 2006
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but they visited the five corners area while going on vacation, so you never no how far away from there house they were
but they visited the five corners area while going on vacation, so you never no how far away from there house they were
Jeff -
21st July 2006
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The place where they live is NOT Springfield! It is only a clue. I will tell you this; Five corners is a geographical location. Can you name the four states in the southwest that make up the "four corners region?" Five corners is very similar. Then go back to your first clue. The first clue is not only Springfield but Shelbyville also. On all 5 corners! Get a road atlas. Look at your own clues! Have a good time hunting for it, you will be surprised when you find it. Good Luck, Jeff
The place where they live is NOT Springfield! It is only a clue. I will tell you this; Five corners is a geographical location. Can you name the four states in the southwest that make up the "four corners region?" Five corners is very similar. Then go back to your first clue. The first clue is not only Springfield but Shelbyville also. On all 5 corners! Get a road atlas. Look at your own clues! Have a good time hunting for it, you will be surprised when you find it. Good Luck, Jeff
Adam -
25th July 2006
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You seem pretty arrogant and sure of yourself on this, and maybe just a little bit condescending. If you're so sure of your answer and can prove your idea 100%, then why don't you enlighten the rest of us? Or are you really not that confident in your answer? I think the truth is that you are merely speculating just like everyone else on here, and you have no more figured it out than anybody else. Go ahead...give us your best guess, then explain why you're right and we're wrong. Tell us what your conclusion is, and prove it. It seems like everyone else has at least put forth their conclusions with whatever they have to back it up. My bet is that you're just spouting hot air, trying to seem like you're so much smarter than every body else, and you really don't have any more of a clue than anyone else on this page.
You seem pretty arrogant and sure of yourself on this, and maybe just a little bit condescending. If you're so sure of your answer and can prove your idea 100%, then why don't you enlighten the rest of us? Or are you really not that confident in your answer? I think the truth is that you are merely speculating just like everyone else on here, and you have no more figured it out than anybody else. Go ahead...give us your best guess, then explain why you're right and we're wrong. Tell us what your conclusion is, and prove it. It seems like everyone else has at least put forth their conclusions with whatever they have to back it up. My bet is that you're just spouting hot air, trying to seem like you're so much smarter than every body else, and you really don't have any more of a clue than anyone else on this page.
Jeff -
25th July 2006
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Ha Ha, nice try. If you took the time L00king instead of writing letters you would know too.
Did you see my reply on July 21st? That reply and all the other replys are why no one will find where the Simpson's live. All you people want to do is have someone like me TELL YOU where it is. You don't want to work for it. If you look for it where I said, omg it's so obvious. And..if I just told you then you would sigh and say "are you kidding? That's sooo easy" So...if you're too lazy to look for it, then, oh well. Just keep talking and guessing. gl hf
Ha Ha, nice try. If you took the time L00king instead of writing letters you would know too.
Did you see my reply on July 21st? That reply and all the other replys are why no one will find where the Simpson's live. All you people want to do is have someone like me TELL YOU where it is. You don't want to work for it. If you look for it where I said, omg it's so obvious. And..if I just told you then you would sigh and say "are you kidding? That's sooo easy" So...if you're too lazy to look for it, then, oh well. Just keep talking and guessing. gl hf
Adam -
25th July 2006
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Oh yes, just as I suspected. You've gotten a power trip over the fact that you think you know something no one else does. You're so smart because you've figured out something that the rest of us haven't. Yet you can't tell anyone else your secret because then: 1) You loose your position as the one with the cosmic wisdom, and you can't rub it in anyones face anymore to get your thrills, and 2) You loose your credibility when everyone realizes that you don't actually know anything. What would you really loose by sharing your conjecture with everyone else? Personally, I don't really care, because I have reached my own conclusion, which I can back up with solid facts. So it doesn't really matter to me what you think. I just don't understand why you're so afraid to voice your conclusion, and I think you need to stop being so condescending if you're so unsure of your conclusion that you can't share with the rest of the group. The whole point of a page like this is to share your views, what you've discovered, what you think the truth is, and why. Posting on a page like this with your attitude of "I know something you don't know, and it's so obvious, I can't believe the rest of you can't figure it out," just makes you an ass. Like I said, I really don't care what your viewpoint is unless you're willing to share it and provide supporting arguement as to why it's valid. Other than that, if you're not going to add anything constructive and your sole purpose is to taunt everybody else with your preschool game of "I know a secret," maybe you should go somewhere else. If, on the other hand, you care to share your beliefs on where "The Simpsons" live, then please, be my guest. I love exposing myself to viewpoints that differ from mine, as long as the other person is willing to state their idea and back it up. If you can grow up to an adult level of conversation, then go ahead and get back to me. Otherwise, quit trying to bring everybody down and stay out of the conversation.
Oh yes, just as I suspected. You've gotten a power trip over the fact that you think you know something no one else does. You're so smart because you've figured out something that the rest of us haven't. Yet you can't tell anyone else your secret because then: 1) You loose your position as the one with the cosmic wisdom, and you can't rub it in anyones face anymore to get your thrills, and 2) You loose your credibility when everyone realizes that you don't actually know anything. What would you really loose by sharing your conjecture with everyone else? Personally, I don't really care, because I have reached my own conclusion, which I can back up with solid facts. So it doesn't really matter to me what you think. I just don't understand why you're so afraid to voice your conclusion, and I think you need to stop being so condescending if you're so unsure of your conclusion that you can't share with the rest of the group. The whole point of a page like this is to share your views, what you've discovered, what you think the truth is, and why. Posting on a page like this with your attitude of "I know something you don't know, and it's so obvious, I can't believe the rest of you can't figure it out," just makes you an ass. Like I said, I really don't care what your viewpoint is unless you're willing to share it and provide supporting arguement as to why it's valid. Other than that, if you're not going to add anything constructive and your sole purpose is to taunt everybody else with your preschool game of "I know a secret," maybe you should go somewhere else. If, on the other hand, you care to share your beliefs on where "The Simpsons" live, then please, be my guest. I love exposing myself to viewpoints that differ from mine, as long as the other person is willing to state their idea and back it up. If you can grow up to an adult level of conversation, then go ahead and get back to me. Otherwise, quit trying to bring everybody down and stay out of the conversation.
Adam -
25th July 2006
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Oh, by the way, I also wanted to add that, yes, I have infact read your post on July 21st. I should point out that saying that "The place where they live is NOT Springfield! It is only a clue," is absolutely retarded. They have blatantly stated throughout the show that the family lives in Springfield. The city is not the question, it is the state in which the city of Springfield lies that is up for debate here. The kids go to Springfield Elementary, Homer works at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, etc. Every single mention of the city gives its name as Springfield. Unless you care to prove a differing view point, and explain why everybody works and goes to school and does every other major event in a random town named Springfield, which they DO NOT live in according to you, then I have no choice besides persisting in my belief that you really don't have any more of an idea than anyone else, and probably have even less of an idea. There is no other reason why you would come to such a huge revelation, and then not share it, unless you are either being an ass, or you really don't know what you're talking about.
Oh, by the way, I also wanted to add that, yes, I have infact read your post on July 21st. I should point out that saying that "The place where they live is NOT Springfield! It is only a clue," is absolutely retarded. They have blatantly stated throughout the show that the family lives in Springfield. The city is not the question, it is the state in which the city of Springfield lies that is up for debate here. The kids go to Springfield Elementary, Homer works at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, etc. Every single mention of the city gives its name as Springfield. Unless you care to prove a differing view point, and explain why everybody works and goes to school and does every other major event in a random town named Springfield, which they DO NOT live in according to you, then I have no choice besides persisting in my belief that you really don't have any more of an idea than anyone else, and probably have even less of an idea. There is no other reason why you would come to such a huge revelation, and then not share it, unless you are either being an ass, or you really don't know what you're talking about.
Jeff -
26th July 2006
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WOW!! You sure told me off.
So now you have figured it out!!
You said, "they blantantly stated throughout the show that the family lives in Springfield" and that "the city is not the Question, but the state." So now you don't have to do anything else. You got the answer! Good job.
Although Springfield is in every state in the union, why would there be a question of "where do they live?" And why would we waste our time on this, if they lived in Springfield? I'm sorry you're an ass and have to have an answer immediatly. You can't figure out clues and DO something?
WOW!! You sure told me off.
So now you have figured it out!!
You said, "they blantantly stated throughout the show that the family lives in Springfield" and that "the city is not the Question, but the state." So now you don't have to do anything else. You got the answer! Good job.
Although Springfield is in every state in the union, why would there be a question of "where do they live?" And why would we waste our time on this, if they lived in Springfield? I'm sorry you're an ass and have to have an answer immediatly. You can't figure out clues and DO something?
Adam -
26th July 2006
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Dude, you obviously didn't read my post. Go ahead, take a few minutes and read it again. Specifically the part where I emphasize that it is the STATE and not the CITY that is in question. I guess you missed that part in your haste to write back to tell me I'm wrong. Oh well. I don't feel like wasting any more of my time with you on this. You obviously don't want to participate in the discussion, and instead you just want to keep telling everyone else their wrong and you're right, rather than actually stating your point. Whatever. You win, if that makes you happy. You're right, whatever your answer is. Do you feel justified now? Probably not. I'm done with this now, because if you still haven't gotten my point by now, then I'm just wasting my breath. So, go ahead, and think whatever you want. I'm giving in to your superior intellect, because you've proven me wrong without even stating your view point. Whatever. If that makes you happy, then fine, be happy. I'm obviously having a one sided conversation with someone who can't even understand (or doesn't actually read) my posts, and who won't venture forth his viewpoint for the good of the conversation. So, have a nice day, and forget I ever wrote anything to you. I'm not wasting anymore time on someone who can't even hold a logical intelligent conversation. So, when you write back to tell me how wrong I am, and how I'm the loser for not taking time to "figure out clues and DO something," because I know you're going to write back...don't be surprised if you don't hear from me again, because I'm done with this. Please, go ahead and think whatever you want, you won because you proved me wrong...whatever you feel is true in your heart. I don't care.
Dude, you obviously didn't read my post. Go ahead, take a few minutes and read it again. Specifically the part where I emphasize that it is the STATE and not the CITY that is in question. I guess you missed that part in your haste to write back to tell me I'm wrong. Oh well. I don't feel like wasting any more of my time with you on this. You obviously don't want to participate in the discussion, and instead you just want to keep telling everyone else their wrong and you're right, rather than actually stating your point. Whatever. You win, if that makes you happy. You're right, whatever your answer is. Do you feel justified now? Probably not. I'm done with this now, because if you still haven't gotten my point by now, then I'm just wasting my breath. So, go ahead, and think whatever you want. I'm giving in to your superior intellect, because you've proven me wrong without even stating your view point. Whatever. If that makes you happy, then fine, be happy. I'm obviously having a one sided conversation with someone who can't even understand (or doesn't actually read) my posts, and who won't venture forth his viewpoint for the good of the conversation. So, have a nice day, and forget I ever wrote anything to you. I'm not wasting anymore time on someone who can't even hold a logical intelligent conversation. So, when you write back to tell me how wrong I am, and how I'm the loser for not taking time to "figure out clues and DO something," because I know you're going to write back...don't be surprised if you don't hear from me again, because I'm done with this. Please, go ahead and think whatever you want, you won because you proved me wrong...whatever you feel is true in your heart. I don't care.
i own mac dre's soul -
14th March 2007
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Quite an immature loss of control with those posts dude, take a chill pill or get laid. Im sad to see hatred coming out of such a entertaining and halarious show. You disgrace the simpsons with these ignorant ramblings.
Quite an immature loss of control with those posts dude, take a chill pill or get laid. Im sad to see hatred coming out of such a entertaining and halarious show. You disgrace the simpsons with these ignorant ramblings.
brad -
11th February 2007
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QUOTE Marge Simpson
"Sringfeild is a part of us all, a part of us all, a part of us all."
QUOTE Marge Simpson
"Sringfeild is a part of us all, a part of us all, a part of us all."
Anonymous -
7th March 2010
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a part of US All...so a part of the USA...and ll can be percieved as IL...
a part of US All...so a part of the USA...and ll can be percieved as IL...
tbone -
13th July 2006
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Is it really so hard to believe that this place they live is made up? its a cartoon. It seems to me that there are many different clues pointing different directions...which leads me to believe that there is no one place they live. you can't say, they have mountains and water so lets forget that they live near I-95. you have to take all the clues in and when you do that, you get many different places in order to cause confusion and keep interest in the show. Notice this gives us something to talk about??? we aren't talking about the last crappy episode, we are debating this instead. (keep in mind i am a simpsons fanatic, so no episode is really crap, but it has gone downhill)
Is it really so hard to believe that this place they live is made up? its a cartoon. It seems to me that there are many different clues pointing different directions...which leads me to believe that there is no one place they live. you can't say, they have mountains and water so lets forget that they live near I-95. you have to take all the clues in and when you do that, you get many different places in order to cause confusion and keep interest in the show. Notice this gives us something to talk about??? we aren't talking about the last crappy episode, we are debating this instead. (keep in mind i am a simpsons fanatic, so no episode is really crap, but it has gone downhill)
Babo -
25th July 2006
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When Homer is working at the Gulp-n-blow or something like that you can clearly see on the drive through sighn "Beer"
This would help eliminate the fact that they couldn't live in a state that prohibits the sale of alacholic beverages at any other place besides bars and liquir stores.
Ex: NJ, DE, MD and more :)
When Homer is working at the Gulp-n-blow or something like that you can clearly see on the drive through sighn "Beer"
This would help eliminate the fact that they couldn't live in a state that prohibits the sale of alacholic beverages at any other place besides bars and liquir stores.
Ex: NJ, DE, MD and more :)
tbone -
30th July 2006
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I find it hard to believe that something this trivial would help account for their whereabouts
I find it hard to believe that something this trivial would help account for their whereabouts
Matt -
31st July 2006
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From just watcing the first episode of season 17, it shows that Marge is in south springfield, which borders the coast, meaning it must be in the south district, and from other convincing posts, I'd have to say the south east.
From just watcing the first episode of season 17, it shows that Marge is in south springfield, which borders the coast, meaning it must be in the south district, and from other convincing posts, I'd have to say the south east.
Matt -
31st July 2006
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Watching another recent episode from season 17, they also sing 'Sweet Home Alabama', for no apparant reason, another clue?
Watching another recent episode from season 17, they also sing 'Sweet Home Alabama', for no apparant reason, another clue?
Me -
31st March 2007
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it could be Maryland, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Nevada, Oregon, because it is a state where its leagal to use marjhwana for medicinal use
it could be Maryland, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Nevada, Oregon, because it is a state where its leagal to use marjhwana for medicinal use
jon -
1st June 2007
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its not for 'for no apparent reason' ready for this the reason ould be that it is a good song
its not for 'for no apparent reason' ready for this the reason ould be that it is a good song
Anonymous -
31st July 2006
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I'm not going to say I've got an answer, as I don't think anyone should. But I'm throwing my vote in there for "it's a fictional place". I want to believe Springfield is in Ohio, my homestate, but see too many clues that say it is elsewhere. Largest clue I ever saw was while leaving Springfield to go on a trip the Simpsons turned onto I-95. There is a possibility that in the 3 seconds from leaving Springfield to when the turned onto I-95 they actually travelled across the country from Oregon to the East Coast, but I doubt this is true. But some people are correct with some lesser clues leading elsewhere. This is why my two top choices for location are the following. Sorry there is no definite answer.
1) Fictional Place
2) Easton Coast somewhere
I'm not going to say I've got an answer, as I don't think anyone should. But I'm throwing my vote in there for "it's a fictional place". I want to believe Springfield is in Ohio, my homestate, but see too many clues that say it is elsewhere. Largest clue I ever saw was while leaving Springfield to go on a trip the Simpsons turned onto I-95. There is a possibility that in the 3 seconds from leaving Springfield to when the turned onto I-95 they actually travelled across the country from Oregon to the East Coast, but I doubt this is true. But some people are correct with some lesser clues leading elsewhere. This is why my two top choices for location are the following. Sorry there is no definite answer.
1) Fictional Place
2) Easton Coast somewhere
Big P -
5th November 2007
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I heard somewhere that interstates with odd numbers such as I-95 run north to south while even numbers such as I-80 run east to west, not sure if that helps anything, but when you think of highways and where they may lead it should help
I heard somewhere that interstates with odd numbers such as I-95 run north to south while even numbers such as I-80 run east to west, not sure if that helps anything, but when you think of highways and where they may lead it should help
John -
7th August 2006
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Hummm.. lets see here is a fact youse dont seam to knotice, what ever City they come from the people are yellow an only have 4 fingers . i dont mean to sound stupid but this springfeild cant be on earth
Hummm.. lets see here is a fact youse dont seam to knotice, what ever City they come from the people are yellow an only have 4 fingers . i dont mean to sound stupid but this springfeild cant be on earth
Anonymous -
2nd April 2008
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the CHARACTERS are fictional...the PLACE, however, *might* be real...
the CHARACTERS are fictional...the PLACE, however, *might* be real...
tbone -
12th August 2006
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especially when the go to America Town to eat while in Japan, and how Homer chants USA! randomly.
especially when the go to America Town to eat while in Japan, and how Homer chants USA! randomly.
tbone -
12th August 2006
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Like i said before, each and every clue conflicts with all the others, and this is just a trick to keep the show being talked about. there is no answer to this question, and if you think there is you are wasting your time.
Like i said before, each and every clue conflicts with all the others, and this is just a trick to keep the show being talked about. there is no answer to this question, and if you think there is you are wasting your time.
Matt -
14th August 2006
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I find that hard to believe considering it's one of the most popular shows, ever. In addition what the producer (?) or someone else said about it being easy if you look at the clues, same as to what Lisa said in the episode 'Blame it on Lisa'
I find that hard to believe considering it's one of the most popular shows, ever. In addition what the producer (?) or someone else said about it being easy if you look at the clues, same as to what Lisa said in the episode 'Blame it on Lisa'
tbone -
17th August 2006
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you disagree that all the clues conflict with one another?
you disagree that all the clues conflict with one another?
A. Nonymous -
17th August 2006
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If you look on youtube, best simpsons opening ever, when they get to the couch, the camera draws back heading above their house, above the city, the US, the world...etc...In that opening, they are in the mid west, near Illinois.
If you look on youtube, best simpsons opening ever, when they get to the couch, the camera draws back heading above their house, above the city, the US, the world...etc...In that opening, they are in the mid west, near Illinois.
Matt -
18th August 2006
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Some clues conflict, but the majority suggest the south and east coast, I'm starting to believe Texas is the home.
Some clues conflict, but the majority suggest the south and east coast, I'm starting to believe Texas is the home.
yody94 -
25th February 2010
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It can't be Texas, because in the Christmas episodes there is always a ton of snow.
It can't be Texas, because in the Christmas episodes there is always a ton of snow.
tbone -
19th August 2006
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what about the pot bellied sparrow being the state bird and the state pasta being bow tie? these suggest an imaginary city. especially since west springfield is 3 times the size of texas.
what about the pot bellied sparrow being the state bird and the state pasta being bow tie? these suggest an imaginary city. especially since west springfield is 3 times the size of texas.
Matt -
20th August 2006
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Some things like that are just blaitent jokes, others are clearly clues as to where they really live.
Some things like that are just blaitent jokes, others are clearly clues as to where they really live.
tbone -
20th August 2006
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is it up to you to decide which clues everyone should igonre and which to take into consideration? Lets do it this way then. The live near I95 right? how about when the camera pans up to show the earth, it looks like somewhere in the Illinois area. these are an example of conflicting clues, pointing to the fact that there is no one place they live. they live in "america town" USA.
is it up to you to decide which clues everyone should igonre and which to take into consideration? Lets do it this way then. The live near I95 right? how about when the camera pans up to show the earth, it looks like somewhere in the Illinois area. these are an example of conflicting clues, pointing to the fact that there is no one place they live. they live in "america town" USA.
drop_girl -
23rd August 2006
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I've often wondered what state they live in. I've put clues together over the years and have come up with a couple different places of my own. I think the novelty of the Simpsons is not really knowing for sure.
I've often wondered what state they live in. I've put clues together over the years and have come up with a couple different places of my own. I think the novelty of the Simpsons is not really knowing for sure.
Matt -
23rd August 2006
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It's pretty much up to sensible judgement, which most people possess. They are not really talking about a town in regards to pot bellied sparrow being the towns bird, and they're unlikely to be that close on the artistic detail as to pan the camera out from the correct state.
It's pretty much up to sensible judgement, which most people possess. They are not really talking about a town in regards to pot bellied sparrow being the towns bird, and they're unlikely to be that close on the artistic detail as to pan the camera out from the correct state.
Martin -
24th August 2006
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In one Hallowe'en episode (the one about the mad advertising logos run amok in Springfield) there is a Paul Anka song referring to a guarantee. Lisa comes on at the end and says "Guarantee Void in Tennessee" which would imply that Springfield is in Tenessee as they would not need to heed the guarantee for residents.
Of course, all of the hallowe'en episodes are pretty much useless for this type of in depth review :)
In one Hallowe'en episode (the one about the mad advertising logos run amok in Springfield) there is a Paul Anka song referring to a guarantee. Lisa comes on at the end and says "Guarantee Void in Tennessee" which would imply that Springfield is in Tenessee as they would not need to heed the guarantee for residents.
Of course, all of the hallowe'en episodes are pretty much useless for this type of in depth review :)
Anonymous -
14th April 2009
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they insult the south all the time so they cant live in tennese
they insult the south all the time so they cant live in tennese
Anonymous -
26th August 2006
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what about the episode where there trying to get sugar back? Mr Burns: We're going south of the border! Homer: To Tennesee?
what about the episode where there trying to get sugar back? Mr Burns: We're going south of the border! Homer: To Tennesee?
Twisted -
3rd September 2006
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could it ever be Colorado? near mountains, plains, oil and desert. Springfield Colorado is in southeastern CO. if anyone can disprove me please do so. I would love to think that springfield is in my home state of CT but I truly dont thing there is a springfield connecticut. possibly springfield MA because when the simpsons go to japan homer doesnt want to eat at the table shaped like the state where he lives. complaining about taxes possibly. im not sure hope some of those could help
could it ever be Colorado? near mountains, plains, oil and desert. Springfield Colorado is in southeastern CO. if anyone can disprove me please do so. I would love to think that springfield is in my home state of CT but I truly dont thing there is a springfield connecticut. possibly springfield MA because when the simpsons go to japan homer doesnt want to eat at the table shaped like the state where he lives. complaining about taxes possibly. im not sure hope some of those could help
THISGUY -
4th September 2006
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its got to be new hampshire, now granted ther is no shelbyville next to the springfield but there is one east of cleveland ohio which is not all that far plus NH is definately within driving distance to NY. plus in the episode where mr burns gets trapped under the old man of the mountain rubble, well look at the NH state quarter there is an old man of the mountain. also on google maps you can clearly see that there is a lake right near by and the ocean not to far and a mountain range right next door. check and mate.
its got to be new hampshire, now granted ther is no shelbyville next to the springfield but there is one east of cleveland ohio which is not all that far plus NH is definately within driving distance to NY. plus in the episode where mr burns gets trapped under the old man of the mountain rubble, well look at the NH state quarter there is an old man of the mountain. also on google maps you can clearly see that there is a lake right near by and the ocean not to far and a mountain range right next door. check and mate.
eli -
4th September 2006
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i think its illonouis cuz theres a shelbeyvill by a spring fild plus if u look at the weather paters illonouis has all the types of weather patters the episodes have and it has a power plant and its by the ocean
i think its illonouis cuz theres a shelbeyvill by a spring fild plus if u look at the weather paters illonouis has all the types of weather patters the episodes have and it has a power plant and its by the ocean
Crescentia -
4th March 2007
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ummm, overlooking the spelling errors... Illinois is NOT by the ocean, in fact it is nowhere NEAR an ocean...
ummm, overlooking the spelling errors... Illinois is NOT by the ocean, in fact it is nowhere NEAR an ocean...
nick -
12th September 2006
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Matt Groening has said they live in springfield because its the most common city name in the country...there is no right answer
Matt Groening has said they live in springfield because its the most common city name in the country...there is no right answer
tyler1451 -
3rd October 2006
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ive narrowed it down to two states, either kentucky or oregan...
so you figure it out
ive narrowed it down to two states, either kentucky or oregan...
so you figure it out
stevie -
18th October 2006
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i would love to find out which state they actually live in. but even though i ponder about it, i try to keep away from that thought. i say we just continue watching each new episode and sooner or later the creators of the show will reveal which state they reside in.
but from my belief, i believe they live in either MO or OH
i would love to find out which state they actually live in. but even though i ponder about it, i try to keep away from that thought. i say we just continue watching each new episode and sooner or later the creators of the show will reveal which state they reside in.
but from my belief, i believe they live in either MO or OH
Anonymous -
7th March 2010
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I don't think they'll ever give it away. Maybe when the show runs out of steam in another 20 years or so.
I don't think they'll ever give it away. Maybe when the show runs out of steam in another 20 years or so.
lou -
7th November 2006
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if you look at pictures of the ohio nuke power plant, you will notice double cooling towers which i think is rare. most one i ve seen have only one.
the first time i saw a cooling tower was on the victoria river in oregon but i cant remember if there was 2 of them. also, maybe trying to match thing in the show like bildings and stuff with the real things might be the way to go. like--Birthplace of Norman Vincent Peale-- wich was born in ohio
i am new at this but i think this is realy fun
if you look at pictures of the ohio nuke power plant, you will notice double cooling towers which i think is rare. most one i ve seen have only one.
the first time i saw a cooling tower was on the victoria river in oregon but i cant remember if there was 2 of them. also, maybe trying to match thing in the show like bildings and stuff with the real things might be the way to go. like--Birthplace of Norman Vincent Peale-- wich was born in ohio
i am new at this but i think this is realy fun
Anonymous -
22nd March 2007
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actually Outside of Detroit, dearborne has double cooling towers as well, i've also seen them in CT, and i'm in mass
actually Outside of Detroit, dearborne has double cooling towers as well, i've also seen them in CT, and i'm in mass
redneck boy -
14th April 2009
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they live in good ol georiga my friend yeeeeeeeeeeeehhhawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
they live in good ol georiga my friend yeeeeeeeeeeeehhhawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mt -
8th November 2006
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ok i just started this today but i have it ...i know where they live.....it is SPRINGFIELD ILLONOIS...and let me tell you why! because there is a SHELBYVILLE like 40 miles away. and a NUCLEUR PLANT! they perform the DEATH PENALTY....there next to A LARGE BODY OF WATER (AKA) THE GREAT LAKES and branson colorado is 1000 MILES AWAY and in one of the episodes where bart gives mr burns his blood he recives a letter from him stamped SPRINGFIELD,IL so there you have it and as for all the other hints i beleave that most are nothing more but ment to confuse us ....wich is why we all loveeeeeeeeeee the simpsons
ok i just started this today but i have it ...i know where they live.....it is SPRINGFIELD ILLONOIS...and let me tell you why! because there is a SHELBYVILLE like 40 miles away. and a NUCLEUR PLANT! they perform the DEATH PENALTY....there next to A LARGE BODY OF WATER (AKA) THE GREAT LAKES and branson colorado is 1000 MILES AWAY and in one of the episodes where bart gives mr burns his blood he recives a letter from him stamped SPRINGFIELD,IL so there you have it and as for all the other hints i beleave that most are nothing more but ment to confuse us ....wich is why we all loveeeeeeeeeee the simpsons
Crescentia -
4th March 2007
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They go to Branson, MISSOURI, which is 1000 miles away from their Springfield. Not Branson, Colorado.
They go to Branson, MISSOURI, which is 1000 miles away from their Springfield. Not Branson, Colorado.
Anonymous -
10th November 2006
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go to google earth and type in Springfield Illonois the place looks right to me.
go to google earth and type in Springfield Illonois the place looks right to me.
tommo1uk -
14th November 2006
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i think they live in ohio! the episode where she is giving her address was a joke because you think she says "springfield, oh hiya maude" when it can also be taken as "springfield, ohio, maude" (as in marge just notices maude has just come in) other wise it was very pointless to include that scene because it has no relevance to anything and is never concluded!
cant be 100% sure too but i thought also when homer orders the power plant equipment to ship bart secretly back to springfield i think i saw ohio on the address on the box!
plus i dont think you can truly rely on using the cartoon landscape as a reference for where springfield is because i think alot of the time they adapt the city to fit the story like some episodes they have as good as put moes on the end of evergreen terrace and others they havent and homer has driven there!
i think they live in ohio! the episode where she is giving her address was a joke because you think she says "springfield, oh hiya maude" when it can also be taken as "springfield, ohio, maude" (as in marge just notices maude has just come in) other wise it was very pointless to include that scene because it has no relevance to anything and is never concluded!
cant be 100% sure too but i thought also when homer orders the power plant equipment to ship bart secretly back to springfield i think i saw ohio on the address on the box!
plus i dont think you can truly rely on using the cartoon landscape as a reference for where springfield is because i think alot of the time they adapt the city to fit the story like some episodes they have as good as put moes on the end of evergreen terrace and others they havent and homer has driven there!
Russ -
19th November 2006
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I've taken this from a different point of view than most of the posts I've read. Since Springfield is thrown at us and they're toying with us about the state, their intention is never to own up to a real state. My way to deal with this is through process of elimination. There are many states where it CAN'T be. First of all, it can't be Florida becasue they're banned from there. They make reference to there being only two states where they're not banned in some episode, too. As for Ohio and Missouri, there are snow capped mountains on the horizon in more than one episode and last time I went to those two states, there weren't any. Also, they have a hurricane in one episode. Ever heard of a hurricane in Ohio before? Also, at one point, he gets in his car and travels 1800 ish miles to Florida (according to the road sign) so that pretty much eliminates Orgon, Washington, California, etc. Using proccess of elimination, they do have to live in the fictional state of North Takoma, becuse eventually, you have to eliminate all the real states.
I've taken this from a different point of view than most of the posts I've read. Since Springfield is thrown at us and they're toying with us about the state, their intention is never to own up to a real state. My way to deal with this is through process of elimination. There are many states where it CAN'T be. First of all, it can't be Florida becasue they're banned from there. They make reference to there being only two states where they're not banned in some episode, too. As for Ohio and Missouri, there are snow capped mountains on the horizon in more than one episode and last time I went to those two states, there weren't any. Also, they have a hurricane in one episode. Ever heard of a hurricane in Ohio before? Also, at one point, he gets in his car and travels 1800 ish miles to Florida (according to the road sign) so that pretty much eliminates Orgon, Washington, California, etc. Using proccess of elimination, they do have to live in the fictional state of North Takoma, becuse eventually, you have to eliminate all the real states.
jake -
2nd April 2007
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actually the south east corner of oregon to the north west corner of florida is 1798.4 miles
actually the south east corner of oregon to the north west corner of florida is 1798.4 miles
Billy -
23rd November 2006
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I will be honest, the Simpsons clearly live in Illinois, I know this because I lived in Illinois, and in Springfield, there is a power plant there and yes, arcades are a big thing there, even the Simpson's accent is Illinois, Look up pictures of Springfield, Ill...you will notice it is very similar to the cartoon city of Springfield. In one episode...if you look in the background, while Homer is traveling, a sign says, "Welcome to Illinois". The Simpsons are such a typical Illinois family as well.
I will be honest, the Simpsons clearly live in Illinois, I know this because I lived in Illinois, and in Springfield, there is a power plant there and yes, arcades are a big thing there, even the Simpson's accent is Illinois, Look up pictures of Springfield, Ill...you will notice it is very similar to the cartoon city of Springfield. In one episode...if you look in the background, while Homer is traveling, a sign says, "Welcome to Illinois". The Simpsons are such a typical Illinois family as well.
Jonno -
23rd November 2006
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Watch "drawn together" "a tale of two cows", I think its season 2 episode 10 - theres a cross-feed during a news show to Springfeild CT outside a destroyed Simpsons house - all done in typical simpsons style drawing. Very quickly done and quite interesting to note how they name the state - perhaps the writers etc knew? or another random throw off.....
Watch "drawn together" "a tale of two cows", I think its season 2 episode 10 - theres a cross-feed during a news show to Springfeild CT outside a destroyed Simpsons house - all done in typical simpsons style drawing. Very quickly done and quite interesting to note how they name the state - perhaps the writers etc knew? or another random throw off.....
Billy -
24th November 2006
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The Simpsons do not have a New England Accent, so no It is not CT, Mass, NY, or anywhere in th' northeast. It is clearly Springfield, IL...If you look at a map of Springfield, IL and compare it to the Springfield, Simpsons...there is a similarity...The power plant in Springfield, Mass does not look like the one on the Simpsons, however the one in Springfield, IL does.
The Simpsons do not have a New England Accent, so no It is not CT, Mass, NY, or anywhere in th' northeast. It is clearly Springfield, IL...If you look at a map of Springfield, IL and compare it to the Springfield, Simpsons...there is a similarity...The power plant in Springfield, Mass does not look like the one on the Simpsons, however the one in Springfield, IL does.
Billy -
25th November 2006
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Geeze, I have to much time on my hands. More references I have found about where the Simpsons live, Springfield, IL has a Capital Airport (Capital city) generic name, an intro I saw pulling away from the earth puts them in Illinois, Shelbyville is 40 miles away, and there ia a lake near the power plants, and I heard an old rap from Bart in the early 90's say " I'm from Sringfield, Illinois, USA" and an episode I saw...Bart had a letter stamped Illinois...there ya have it, the (Capital) of Illinois is Springfield, and when you say to someone randomly..."where are the simpsons from?" they say back Springfield hmmm...that's in Illinois...there ya have it.
Geeze, I have to much time on my hands. More references I have found about where the Simpsons live, Springfield, IL has a Capital Airport (Capital city) generic name, an intro I saw pulling away from the earth puts them in Illinois, Shelbyville is 40 miles away, and there ia a lake near the power plants, and I heard an old rap from Bart in the early 90's say " I'm from Sringfield, Illinois, USA" and an episode I saw...Bart had a letter stamped Illinois...there ya have it, the (Capital) of Illinois is Springfield, and when you say to someone randomly..."where are the simpsons from?" they say back Springfield hmmm...that's in Illinois...there ya have it.
Peter Bengtsson -
26th November 2006
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Wow! If we could only see some proof. For example, any idea which episode it is when you say one can see a sign where it says "Welcome to Illinois" like you mentioned a few comments ago?
Good work man!
Wow! If we could only see some proof. For example, any idea which episode it is when you say one can see a sign where it says "Welcome to Illinois" like you mentioned a few comments ago?
Good work man!
Billy -
26th November 2006
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The episode I remember some parts, it was when a trillion or million dollars was stolen, Mr. Burns had put it away in the plant somewhere...all I remember, it was when I lived in Illinois, and I noticed a sign, you may have to pause it and look, it was dark, I remember that. But, anyone who lives or has lived in Springfield, Illinois can tell ya the Simpsons actual "Springfield" was based on that city, though it evolved over the years to many other settings, but in all it is IL. Another episode is a letter in Bart's hand, and it says IL, I noticed that. I lived in Springfield for two years, and I can see the IL family in the Simpsons...another actual place maybe "Salt Lake City, Utah...if ya look at that map it has so many Simpson values to it, like Ghomer St., Barton, five points, Capitol Avenue...but as I rule out Illinois.
The episode I remember some parts, it was when a trillion or million dollars was stolen, Mr. Burns had put it away in the plant somewhere...all I remember, it was when I lived in Illinois, and I noticed a sign, you may have to pause it and look, it was dark, I remember that. But, anyone who lives or has lived in Springfield, Illinois can tell ya the Simpsons actual "Springfield" was based on that city, though it evolved over the years to many other settings, but in all it is IL. Another episode is a letter in Bart's hand, and it says IL, I noticed that. I lived in Springfield for two years, and I can see the IL family in the Simpsons...another actual place maybe "Salt Lake City, Utah...if ya look at that map it has so many Simpson values to it, like Ghomer St., Barton, five points, Capitol Avenue...but as I rule out Illinois.
Jeremy -
27th November 2006
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Billy, I agree . I live in Chicago, have been to Springfield. it does look like the home of the Simpsons. yes and there is a capital airport north Springfield, there is a power plant near Springfield Lake and downtown looks almost exact as Springfield on the simpsons, also in Springfield, IL is the Lincoln thingy statue. so i agree Illinois i think.
Billy, I agree . I live in Chicago, have been to Springfield. it does look like the home of the Simpsons. yes and there is a capital airport north Springfield, there is a power plant near Springfield Lake and downtown looks almost exact as Springfield on the simpsons, also in Springfield, IL is the Lincoln thingy statue. so i agree Illinois i think.
Jeremy -
29th November 2006
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unusual, but another place may actually be a small townsomewhere in mass. I noticed the simpsons have a blend of states, IL, Mass, Oregon, CO, and even Florida
unusual, but another place may actually be a small townsomewhere in mass. I noticed the simpsons have a blend of states, IL, Mass, Oregon, CO, and even Florida
Billy -
30th November 2006
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Another place that really matches other than ILLinois is Virginia, I mapped it...looks like it as well.
Another place that really matches other than ILLinois is Virginia, I mapped it...looks like it as well.
Melonie -
2nd December 2006
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hmmm..I remember that Shelbyville has a lemon tree...can't be too far north.
hmmm..I remember that Shelbyville has a lemon tree...can't be too far north.
Billy -
2nd December 2006
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Melonie, true, but I think inspite of the trees n all that like scenery n trees, I think maybe some things are to throw ppl off. Illinois isn't what ya would call "north", it is Midwest. I watched an episode that had Capitol City, again, it looked like Chicago in that one...Groening had to base the cartoon somewhere in his mind, or had a place in mind, so there is a state.
Melonie, true, but I think inspite of the trees n all that like scenery n trees, I think maybe some things are to throw ppl off. Illinois isn't what ya would call "north", it is Midwest. I watched an episode that had Capitol City, again, it looked like Chicago in that one...Groening had to base the cartoon somewhere in his mind, or had a place in mind, so there is a state.
Eminem -
6th December 2006
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nah they live in Springfield, Mass or Illinois it's one of those 'nuff said.
nah they live in Springfield, Mass or Illinois it's one of those 'nuff said.
functionalalki -
6th December 2006
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Well, Where to start? Matt grew up in Springfield OR until moving to Portland where he finished high school. In the medical marijuana episode, the doctor prescribes homer some. Homer asks if it is legal and the dr. chuckles and says in this state yes. OREGON? The episode where homer and Mr. Burns team up and cheat to get to the top of the mountain. In that episode as they first drive up and show the mountain it is Mt. Hood, to prove it matt has drawn in illumination rock witch is a prevalent bulge of a rock formation to the northwest of Timberline lodge. Remember when homer runs over the birthplace of Matt Groening when he dropped Bart off in Oregon at a tough love camp? The episode where homer is in the Lewis and Clark expedition, when they finally arrive in Oregon he slams a flag into the ground and says I hear bye call this place Eugene Oregon. Lewis and Clark never even went to where present day Eugene is, they spent the winter of 1804 05 100 miles north where Astoria is. Rumor has it that every character is based on someone matt knows from his childhood in Springfield. Also, the statue of the founder of Springfield has a striking resemblance to a statue on the U of O campus in Eugene!!!!!!!I am sure there is many more clues as there are many more to mislead us to believe there not in Oregon!!! As any educated one of us would say, there from Oregon, not to would be bassfamy. I love all you Simpson fans even the misled ones who believe they live somewhere else. Tumbleweed
Well, Where to start? Matt grew up in Springfield OR until moving to Portland where he finished high school. In the medical marijuana episode, the doctor prescribes homer some. Homer asks if it is legal and the dr. chuckles and says in this state yes. OREGON? The episode where homer and Mr. Burns team up and cheat to get to the top of the mountain. In that episode as they first drive up and show the mountain it is Mt. Hood, to prove it matt has drawn in illumination rock witch is a prevalent bulge of a rock formation to the northwest of Timberline lodge. Remember when homer runs over the birthplace of Matt Groening when he dropped Bart off in Oregon at a tough love camp? The episode where homer is in the Lewis and Clark expedition, when they finally arrive in Oregon he slams a flag into the ground and says I hear bye call this place Eugene Oregon. Lewis and Clark never even went to where present day Eugene is, they spent the winter of 1804 05 100 miles north where Astoria is. Rumor has it that every character is based on someone matt knows from his childhood in Springfield. Also, the statue of the founder of Springfield has a striking resemblance to a statue on the U of O campus in Eugene!!!!!!!I am sure there is many more clues as there are many more to mislead us to believe there not in Oregon!!! As any educated one of us would say, there from Oregon, not to would be bassfamy. I love all you Simpson fans even the misled ones who believe they live somewhere else. Tumbleweed
nsbr5 -
9th December 2006
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The simpsons are along the east coast. The simpsons live not to far from new york. In season 8 principal skinner has the students collect what they recycled and put in a bag so they could make money to go to Albany. Obliviosly they're talking about Albany, NewYork. Where else? Then in another season where Bart takes a rafting trip they get go the wrong way and get lost out in the ocean. Homer then pulls out a map that shows all of the Krusty Burger locations. One of the locations is off of Massachuetts. Massachuetts has a Springfield in it and it one the main cities in Massachuetts. Springfield, Massachuetts is also near Albany. I checked on google earth to make sure.
The simpsons are along the east coast. The simpsons live not to far from new york. In season 8 principal skinner has the students collect what they recycled and put in a bag so they could make money to go to Albany. Obliviosly they're talking about Albany, NewYork. Where else? Then in another season where Bart takes a rafting trip they get go the wrong way and get lost out in the ocean. Homer then pulls out a map that shows all of the Krusty Burger locations. One of the locations is off of Massachuetts. Massachuetts has a Springfield in it and it one the main cities in Massachuetts. Springfield, Massachuetts is also near Albany. I checked on google earth to make sure.
nsbr5 -
9th December 2006
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What I ment to say is that homer pulls out a map of all of the krusty burger locations and goes to the closest one which is off of the coast of massachuetts. Okay that what i forgot to say.
What I ment to say is that homer pulls out a map of all of the krusty burger locations and goes to the closest one which is off of the coast of massachuetts. Okay that what i forgot to say.
functionalalki -
10th December 2006
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Albany,Oregon, just 45 minutes from where matt was born and oh ya Oregon is #1 in recycling, and started the whole 5 cent popcan thing.
Albany,Oregon, just 45 minutes from where matt was born and oh ya Oregon is #1 in recycling, and started the whole 5 cent popcan thing.
anonymous -
13th December 2006
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Joe T is a pathetic human being. They're clearly from Japan...
Joe T is a pathetic human being. They're clearly from Japan...
Anonymous -
16th December 2006
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I think they live in North Carolina.
I think they live in North Carolina.
Anonymous -
18th December 2006
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I thought they lived in Northern Kentucky. It was said in an episode. You can't match events with where they live. It is a cartoon. The writers don't have to make it accurate. If they did, the simpsons would be a Situational Comedy.
I thought they lived in Northern Kentucky. It was said in an episode. You can't match events with where they live. It is a cartoon. The writers don't have to make it accurate. If they did, the simpsons would be a Situational Comedy.
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20th December 2006
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In episode "Papas got a brand new badge" Home takes over the police department. Fat Tony call in help to kill homer. His thugs travel from New Jersey then arrive in springfield from traveling on interstate 95 which runs into connecticut. (there was 95 sign in the episode as they were driving) Also the sign welcome to springfield show population of around 30,000 and elevation of 1582 which is consistant with CT. Other hints there is a nuclear power plant (work for homer) and sub base (when he joins the navey) both in ct. This is my conclusion.
In episode "Papas got a brand new badge" Home takes over the police department. Fat Tony call in help to kill homer. His thugs travel from New Jersey then arrive in springfield from traveling on interstate 95 which runs into connecticut. (there was 95 sign in the episode as they were driving) Also the sign welcome to springfield show population of around 30,000 and elevation of 1582 which is consistant with CT. Other hints there is a nuclear power plant (work for homer) and sub base (when he joins the navey) both in ct. This is my conclusion.
Billy -
2nd January 2007
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I live in Springfield, Massachusetts and I think it could be Mass, still say Illinois though, it is either Mass or IL.
I live in Springfield, Massachusetts and I think it could be Mass, still say Illinois though, it is either Mass or IL.
itb -
17th January 2007
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ok guys here ya go. In the episode a tale of two cities. marge states the town is getting to big and need to split the area code. One half gets the 636 area code, the other 939. 636 is the are code of Missouri.
ok guys here ya go. In the episode a tale of two cities. marge states the town is getting to big and need to split the area code. One half gets the 636 area code, the other 939. 636 is the are code of Missouri.
Dethklok -
18th January 2007
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Well have you ever thought the writers could have added North Takoma into the middle of all these places so that all these clues at leading to each other but not really because there would be a new state thats FICTIONAL and your all just wasting time trying to figure out where it is.
Well have you ever thought the writers could have added North Takoma into the middle of all these places so that all these clues at leading to each other but not really because there would be a new state thats FICTIONAL and your all just wasting time trying to figure out where it is.
Rachael -
20th January 2007
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In the episode where Homer fakes his own death, the man tells him to check out his mothers grave when he goes down to an office to change the death notice. The grave is that of Walt Whitman... Whitman was buried in New Jersey. There is a little town not far from Whitman's gravesite called Springfield.
Just thought I would add that to the discussion.
In the episode where Homer fakes his own death, the man tells him to check out his mothers grave when he goes down to an office to change the death notice. The grave is that of Walt Whitman... Whitman was buried in New Jersey. There is a little town not far from Whitman's gravesite called Springfield.
Just thought I would add that to the discussion.
Nick -
29th January 2007
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here you go....In "Revenge is a dish best served 3 times" homer is trying to drive down the texan who shoots his gun all the time. At the very end instead of taking revenge they are sitting on the car. when bart asked if he still wants revenge homer states "No I found out we are both from connecticut." Homer flat out said he was from Connecticut. Check it out......
here you go....In "Revenge is a dish best served 3 times" homer is trying to drive down the texan who shoots his gun all the time. At the very end instead of taking revenge they are sitting on the car. when bart asked if he still wants revenge homer states "No I found out we are both from connecticut." Homer flat out said he was from Connecticut. Check it out......
billy -
1st February 2007
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Again, I live in Springfield, Ma and connecticut is just on the border, the Springfield the Simpsons live in doesn't resemble here that much at all. Springfield, IL is where they are.
Again, I live in Springfield, Ma and connecticut is just on the border, the Springfield the Simpsons live in doesn't resemble here that much at all. Springfield, IL is where they are.
just me -
1st February 2007
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ya thats where he says their from that doesnt mean thats where their from
ya thats where he says their from that doesnt mean thats where their from
shred -
3rd February 2007
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The Simpsons live in the State of WHATEVA! :D
Whateva state they live in (North Takoma maybe?), it must be in a different Universe where humans evolved to have only 4 digits on each hand instead of 5. In this Universe, state names and Interstates may not necessarily correlate to the ones we know.
Plus, their universe is only 2d instead of 3d. Homer falls thru the Wormhole into our 3d Universe in that Halloween episode.
The Simpsons live in the State of WHATEVA! :D
Whateva state they live in (North Takoma maybe?), it must be in a different Universe where humans evolved to have only 4 digits on each hand instead of 5. In this Universe, state names and Interstates may not necessarily correlate to the ones we know.
Plus, their universe is only 2d instead of 3d. Homer falls thru the Wormhole into our 3d Universe in that Halloween episode.
john -
6th February 2007
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the simpsons live in texas bacause in northern texas there is a power plant it also snows and theres two towns on the side of each other called springfield and shelbyville matt groening is messing with your minds. think about it. you wouldnt really expect for the simpsons to live in the southern part of the united states. but its true. go to simpsons facts.com if you dont believe me.
the simpsons live in texas bacause in northern texas there is a power plant it also snows and theres two towns on the side of each other called springfield and shelbyville matt groening is messing with your minds. think about it. you wouldnt really expect for the simpsons to live in the southern part of the united states. but its true. go to simpsons facts.com if you dont believe me.
Billy_McBong -
10th February 2007
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no in the ninth season in "Bart Star" hank hill is briefly seen and he says "We drove 2000 miles for this?"
so Springfield has to be about 2000 miles from Arlen, Texas
and i dont know why some are people saying it says Springfield, IL on the letter in the one where bart gives blood. the state abbreviation is illegible(it looks like a backwords c then a t)
i took a very clear screenshot i will email it to anyone if they want
i hope this helps
no in the ninth season in "Bart Star" hank hill is briefly seen and he says "We drove 2000 miles for this?"
so Springfield has to be about 2000 miles from Arlen, Texas
and i dont know why some are people saying it says Springfield, IL on the letter in the one where bart gives blood. the state abbreviation is illegible(it looks like a backwords c then a t)
i took a very clear screenshot i will email it to anyone if they want
i hope this helps
Anonymous -
20th October 2008
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No it cant be Texas because in the episode ""The curse of the flying Hellfish" Milhouse's grandpa said that he and his wife won a chile cook off in Boemont, Texas. And all the kids were in aww.
No it cant be Texas because in the episode ""The curse of the flying Hellfish" Milhouse's grandpa said that he and his wife won a chile cook off in Boemont, Texas. And all the kids were in aww.
chris -
7th February 2007
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You are all wrong. Simpsons director Matt Groening set them in Springfield due to the common name for U.S cities. Also former Simpsons director David Silverman once said the show was set in the fictional state of North Takoma. Groening also stated that he likes to toy around with the clues to throw people off track.
You are all wrong. Simpsons director Matt Groening set them in Springfield due to the common name for U.S cities. Also former Simpsons director David Silverman once said the show was set in the fictional state of North Takoma. Groening also stated that he likes to toy around with the clues to throw people off track.
Laquicha -
11th February 2007
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They dont actually live in a specifi state. Look on wikipedia, the writers just make up where they live to fit the story lines. Their actually geographical location changes every episode.
They dont actually live in a specifi state. Look on wikipedia, the writers just make up where they live to fit the story lines. Their actually geographical location changes every episode.
billy -
12th February 2007
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Again, it is either Springfield, MA or Springfield, IL. Funny thing though, when ya ask someone who doesn't watch the Simpsons. "Where are the Simpsons from?" They automatically say uhhm Springfield, that is in Illinois. The Springfield in IL does resemble the one on the Simpsons. If you have Google Earth, look at the city in IL, compare it to the map of Springfield, where the Simpsons live, it resembles.
Again, it is either Springfield, MA or Springfield, IL. Funny thing though, when ya ask someone who doesn't watch the Simpsons. "Where are the Simpsons from?" They automatically say uhhm Springfield, that is in Illinois. The Springfield in IL does resemble the one on the Simpsons. If you have Google Earth, look at the city in IL, compare it to the map of Springfield, where the Simpsons live, it resembles.
no-name -
15th February 2007
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you guys its obvious they live in every state or not a state at all...some episodes they are near a beach.sometimes they arent.it all depends were you want and think they should be.
you guys its obvious they live in every state or not a state at all...some episodes they are near a beach.sometimes they arent.it all depends were you want and think they should be.
monkeybutt2000 -
28th June 2009
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Omg that is so deep I never thought of it that way! :)
Omg that is so deep I never thought of it that way! :)
Anonymous -
19th February 2007
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i think it UTAH
i think it UTAH
Ben -
2nd July 2007
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it cant be utah cuz in the episode where homer gets cable bart watches an adult program where they say it is showing in every state except for florida and utah
it cant be utah cuz in the episode where homer gets cable bart watches an adult program where they say it is showing in every state except for florida and utah
billy -
19th February 2007
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the movie comes out in july, i saw the previews...whatever state it is it borders maine, ohio, kentucky, and didn't catch the other state...?? i'm lost now..no idea
the movie comes out in july, i saw the previews...whatever state it is it borders maine, ohio, kentucky, and didn't catch the other state...?? i'm lost now..no idea
Anonymous -
21st February 2007
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THEY LIVE IN ILLINOIS...I LIVE 6 HOURS FROM SPRINGFIELD, AND WE HAVE SHELBYVILLE RIGHT NEXT TO IT....SUCK THAT U SUCKERS
THEY LIVE IN ILLINOIS...I LIVE 6 HOURS FROM SPRINGFIELD, AND WE HAVE SHELBYVILLE RIGHT NEXT TO IT....SUCK THAT U SUCKERS
Billy -
22nd February 2007
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I LIVE IN SPRINGFIELD, MASS AND NO SHELBYVILLE...BUT WE DO HAVE KRUSTY BURGERS!
I LIVE IN SPRINGFIELD, MASS AND NO SHELBYVILLE...BUT WE DO HAVE KRUSTY BURGERS!
ThE AnonyMous DudE -
23rd February 2007
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well in the newest trailer for the upcoming movie Mr.Flanders states: "look at the four states that border springfield Ohio, Nevada, Maine and Kentucky" now, i dont know if that was a joke but I'm just waaaaayyyyyy to lazy to look it up.
well in the newest trailer for the upcoming movie Mr.Flanders states: "look at the four states that border springfield Ohio, Nevada, Maine and Kentucky" now, i dont know if that was a joke but I'm just waaaaayyyyyy to lazy to look it up.
curt -
2nd March 2007
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in the episode liza goes to washingnton , it shows a map that fades out behind lisa as she reads an essay. if you pause the dvd player just right you can see that the spimpsons live in Springfeild , NT, or the fictional state known as Northern Takoma. It also shows that Springfield borders on four states, just some clues.
in the episode liza goes to washingnton , it shows a map that fades out behind lisa as she reads an essay. if you pause the dvd player just right you can see that the spimpsons live in Springfeild , NT, or the fictional state known as Northern Takoma. It also shows that Springfield borders on four states, just some clues.
Anthony -
6th March 2007
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If you watch the episode in season 7 titled "bad neighabors" were George Bush Sr. Moves to Springfield lisa states that this was one of the 9 states that george bush claims residency in, so therefore we need to find out the 9 states that George Bush Sr. claims residency in and find all the ones with a "springfield"
If you watch the episode in season 7 titled "bad neighabors" were George Bush Sr. Moves to Springfield lisa states that this was one of the 9 states that george bush claims residency in, so therefore we need to find out the 9 states that George Bush Sr. claims residency in and find all the ones with a "springfield"
Dstrick -
9th March 2007
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i'm really sorry because i don't normally like to insult people because everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but, this is the stupidest thing i have ever seen! Come on! Your all squabbling over the whereabouts of a place that doesn't exist. they chose springfield because its the most common city name in the country(probably). When you add up all the clues, you get nowhere. All of you are buffet debaters. You pick and choose the clues that you want to use, and ignore the ones that don't support your theories. the Simpsons is a CARTOON! It is not real. Neither is springfield. If you'll just look at the episode with ardie ziff, where homer goes into west springfield, you should remeber when Lisa remarked "West Springfield is twice the size of Texas!" Lisa doesn't exaggerate. So, in all your infinite wisdom, tell me, where is their a springfield twice the size of texas, NOWHERE!
i'm really sorry because i don't normally like to insult people because everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but, this is the stupidest thing i have ever seen! Come on! Your all squabbling over the whereabouts of a place that doesn't exist. they chose springfield because its the most common city name in the country(probably). When you add up all the clues, you get nowhere. All of you are buffet debaters. You pick and choose the clues that you want to use, and ignore the ones that don't support your theories. the Simpsons is a CARTOON! It is not real. Neither is springfield. If you'll just look at the episode with ardie ziff, where homer goes into west springfield, you should remeber when Lisa remarked "West Springfield is twice the size of Texas!" Lisa doesn't exaggerate. So, in all your infinite wisdom, tell me, where is their a springfield twice the size of texas, NOWHERE!
Anonymous -
10th March 2007
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the simpsons live in oregon fucktards
the simpsons live in oregon fucktards
ihateanymousnames -
10th March 2007
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the simpsons do live in oregon, portland street names are names of characters. Flanders, Lovejoy, Dolph etc. matt groening grew up in oregon retards
the simpsons do live in oregon, portland street names are names of characters. Flanders, Lovejoy, Dolph etc. matt groening grew up in oregon retards
craphead -
10th March 2007
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shit heads go fuck yourselvwes, it doesnt matter at all, bitch fuckers
shit heads go fuck yourselvwes, it doesnt matter at all, bitch fuckers
Anonymous -
13th March 2007
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Simpson come from Illinois today i watched an episode when Homer is elected has sanitary city manager or whatever and at the end to get money he says we taking the garbage of the cities around and there is a garbage truck with Chicago written on. Also it can be a south city because they have lot of snow in springfield during xmas
Simpson come from Illinois today i watched an episode when Homer is elected has sanitary city manager or whatever and at the end to get money he says we taking the garbage of the cities around and there is a garbage truck with Chicago written on. Also it can be a south city because they have lot of snow in springfield during xmas
Anonymous -
17th March 2007
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also, the Simpsons drive to Vermont and New York, not far from Springfield, MA
also, the Simpsons drive to Vermont and New York, not far from Springfield, MA
Anonymous -
17th March 2007
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Ok, I believe that the Simpsons definitely live in Springfield, Massachusetts. First of all, the Simpsons couldn't be from Springfield, IL because it is the capital of that state and the Simpsons visit Capitol City where they live. Also, there is no Springfield, Connecticut, so the next closest bet would be neighboring MA. Here are some more reasons why the Simpsons live in MA.
-Mayor Quimby has a Boston accent, and is the spitting image of MA senator Ted Kennedy.
-More on that note, when on "The Tonight Show" Dan Castellaneta made a reference to some unnamed MA politician when voicing Mayor Quimby.
-In one episode it talks about the Springfield Armory, also in Springfield, MA
-There is a Springfield University where the Simpsons live, maybe a reference to Springfield College
-The Simpsons' Springfield was settled in 1796, before the Westward expansion, eliminating any possibility of it being west of the Mississippi River/Appalachian Mts.
-There are snow covered mountains in Springfield, MA- MT. Tom
-In one episode, Bart gets a credit card, gives Krusty a check in hopes of him signing it, gets the check back with a stamp on it, brings it to the bank(and so on) it shows the current time in many locations, including Washington & the Cayman Islands, all of which are 2:00ish, so they are on the East Coast!
***ONE OF THE SHOW'S PRODUCERS, MIKE SCULLY, IS FROM WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA yet another connection
-Since Springfield is HAS to be on the East coast, MA has is cold/snowy in the winter and can get brutally hot in the winter, demonstrated in many episodes
-the Simpson’s drive to New York City and Vermont in some episodes, not to far from MA.
-when Moe brings the bar people to Nevada, he gets a special bus, maybe because it is so far away.
I am sure there are many more ways to prove that this is Springfield, MA but I have written so much I HAVE to stop now. Feel free to reply to this and give me your feedback!
Ok, I believe that the Simpsons definitely live in Springfield, Massachusetts. First of all, the Simpsons couldn't be from Springfield, IL because it is the capital of that state and the Simpsons visit Capitol City where they live. Also, there is no Springfield, Connecticut, so the next closest bet would be neighboring MA. Here are some more reasons why the Simpsons live in MA.
-Mayor Quimby has a Boston accent, and is the spitting image of MA senator Ted Kennedy.
-More on that note, when on "The Tonight Show" Dan Castellaneta made a reference to some unnamed MA politician when voicing Mayor Quimby.
-In one episode it talks about the Springfield Armory, also in Springfield, MA
-There is a Springfield University where the Simpsons live, maybe a reference to Springfield College
-The Simpsons' Springfield was settled in 1796, before the Westward expansion, eliminating any possibility of it being west of the Mississippi River/Appalachian Mts.
-There are snow covered mountains in Springfield, MA- MT. Tom
-In one episode, Bart gets a credit card, gives Krusty a check in hopes of him signing it, gets the check back with a stamp on it, brings it to the bank(and so on) it shows the current time in many locations, including Washington & the Cayman Islands, all of which are 2:00ish, so they are on the East Coast!
***ONE OF THE SHOW'S PRODUCERS, MIKE SCULLY, IS FROM WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA yet another connection
-Since Springfield is HAS to be on the East coast, MA has is cold/snowy in the winter and can get brutally hot in the winter, demonstrated in many episodes
-the Simpson’s drive to New York City and Vermont in some episodes, not to far from MA.
-when Moe brings the bar people to Nevada, he gets a special bus, maybe because it is so far away.
I am sure there are many more ways to prove that this is Springfield, MA but I have written so much I HAVE to stop now. Feel free to reply to this and give me your feedback!
Anonymous -
21st March 2007
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FIRST OF ALL I LIVE IN SPRINGFIELD, MA...I AGREE WITH YOU BECAUSE...YES THERE IS AN ARMORY, AND A POWER PLANT, IT IS COLD HERE, WE HAVE MNT'S ALL OVER THE PLACE, THERE IS A WEST SPRINGFIELD, SHELBYVILLE CAN BE CONSIDERED PALMER, THE BRADLEY AIRPORT IN HARTFORD RESEMBLES THE ONE ON THE SIMPSONS REMARKEBLY, BOSTON IS THE CAPITOL, BUT CAPITOL CITY..HMM, NO IDEA?? MAYBE BOSTON, YALE IS IN CT, WHICH LISA TALKS ABOUT ALL THE TIME, THE DOWNTOWN AREA HERE LOOKS SIMILIAR TO THAT SPRINGFIELD, WHICH THE SIMPSONS LIVE, SO YEAH..I THINK MASSACHUSETTS.
FIRST OF ALL I LIVE IN SPRINGFIELD, MA...I AGREE WITH YOU BECAUSE...YES THERE IS AN ARMORY, AND A POWER PLANT, IT IS COLD HERE, WE HAVE MNT'S ALL OVER THE PLACE, THERE IS A WEST SPRINGFIELD, SHELBYVILLE CAN BE CONSIDERED PALMER, THE BRADLEY AIRPORT IN HARTFORD RESEMBLES THE ONE ON THE SIMPSONS REMARKEBLY, BOSTON IS THE CAPITOL, BUT CAPITOL CITY..HMM, NO IDEA?? MAYBE BOSTON, YALE IS IN CT, WHICH LISA TALKS ABOUT ALL THE TIME, THE DOWNTOWN AREA HERE LOOKS SIMILIAR TO THAT SPRINGFIELD, WHICH THE SIMPSONS LIVE, SO YEAH..I THINK MASSACHUSETTS.
anonymous -
9th April 2008
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but in one episode there in adesert called the springfeild badlands
but in one episode there in adesert called the springfeild badlands
Martin -
21st March 2007
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i can't believe no one said anything about the Springfield radio station KBBL... all radio stations with call letters starting with a "K" are west of the Mississippi River, East of the Mississippi radio station call letters start with "W". Oregon seems suitable enough....
i can't believe no one said anything about the Springfield radio station KBBL... all radio stations with call letters starting with a "K" are west of the Mississippi River, East of the Mississippi radio station call letters start with "W". Oregon seems suitable enough....
scott -
21st March 2007
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vincent price is from missouri and hes commonly reffered to in the simpsons and in one episode i cant remember which one but in the city of springfield they run by a river and there is an old missouri boat going through the river and also there is a springfield that borders shelbyville
vincent price is from missouri and hes commonly reffered to in the simpsons and in one episode i cant remember which one but in the city of springfield they run by a river and there is an old missouri boat going through the river and also there is a springfield that borders shelbyville
meria -
21st March 2007
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I THINK SPRINGFIELD IS A BLEND OF PLACES, FIRST OF ALL IN ONE EPISODE, YOU SEE PALM TREES IN SHELBYVILLE, BUT SNOW IN SPRINGFIELD????
I NOTICED THE CITY IS VERY SMALL, SO IT COULD EVEN BE A SMALL TOWN, PROBABLY BASED SOMEWHERE NEVER GUESSED.
I AM BEGINNING TO THINK CANADA OR SOMEWHERE IN NEW ENGLAND.
I THINK SPRINGFIELD IS A BLEND OF PLACES, FIRST OF ALL IN ONE EPISODE, YOU SEE PALM TREES IN SHELBYVILLE, BUT SNOW IN SPRINGFIELD????
I NOTICED THE CITY IS VERY SMALL, SO IT COULD EVEN BE A SMALL TOWN, PROBABLY BASED SOMEWHERE NEVER GUESSED.
I AM BEGINNING TO THINK CANADA OR SOMEWHERE IN NEW ENGLAND.
Phil -
27th March 2007
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You know that the simpsons cant live in New york because there is one episode where they go to new york. The other episode where bart is a boyscout, they went in the ocean with flanders and got stranded. They had a Krusty the clown map and it showed a resturant by the east coast where they were stranedid. So you know that they live on the east coast so I would guess Virginia.
You know that the simpsons cant live in New york because there is one episode where they go to new york. The other episode where bart is a boyscout, they went in the ocean with flanders and got stranded. They had a Krusty the clown map and it showed a resturant by the east coast where they were stranedid. So you know that they live on the east coast so I would guess Virginia.
Anonymous -
28th March 2007
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http://spikedhumor.com/articles/93817/The_Simpsons_Intro.html
check out where it zooms out.
illinois
http://spikedhumor.com/articles/93817/The_Simpsons_Intro.html
check out where it zooms out.
illinois
Anonymous -
3rd April 2007
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i can't believe i just read every %^(*$%(^ one of these posts! i'm such a loser
i can't believe i just read every %^(*$%(^ one of these posts! i'm such a loser
Maryann -
4th April 2007
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one of the reasons I think the Simpsons live in Missouri or Illinois is When Areosmith plays at Meo's(i think) Steven says Hello Saint Louis, and Joe says um Steven Its Springfield, and Steven says oh right. And yeah in 1 show they were going to take a day trip to Branson Missouri W/ grandpa.
one of the reasons I think the Simpsons live in Missouri or Illinois is When Areosmith plays at Meo's(i think) Steven says Hello Saint Louis, and Joe says um Steven Its Springfield, and Steven says oh right. And yeah in 1 show they were going to take a day trip to Branson Missouri W/ grandpa.
Rachael -
6th April 2007
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I am positive they are from conneticut because inthe episode where homer wants to take revenge and each marge, lisa and bart share a story about revenge, at the end they say, "we have something in common: we are both from connecticut."
I am positive they are from conneticut because inthe episode where homer wants to take revenge and each marge, lisa and bart share a story about revenge, at the end they say, "we have something in common: we are both from connecticut."
awesome-o -
19th April 2007
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If you look on the intro where it zooms out on the map, there is a lake connecting to a river, which may be the water used in the show
If you look on the intro where it zooms out on the map, there is a lake connecting to a river, which may be the water used in the show
Jim -
21st April 2007
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I didn't feel like reading through all of your comments so forgive me if someone already posted this. But the Simpsons live in Springfield Michigan. Note the intro where the familys sitting on the couch and the camera pans out into space, the solar system, aliens...etc, then to dna strands and everything is within homers head. watch it in slow motion...when you frame it out you can clearly see the outline of lake Huron (which they colored green so it wouldnt be as obvious). Go to google earth or maps and type in Springfield Michigan. its in the exact location. The lake and river which are represented in the opening credits(the curved L-shape) is also on the satellite image. There's also a Shelbyville michigan directly west of Springfield. I'm not sure if there is a nuclear power plant there...but that could be explained by the writers determining where the characters lived after season 1. Case closed
I didn't feel like reading through all of your comments so forgive me if someone already posted this. But the Simpsons live in Springfield Michigan. Note the intro where the familys sitting on the couch and the camera pans out into space, the solar system, aliens...etc, then to dna strands and everything is within homers head. watch it in slow motion...when you frame it out you can clearly see the outline of lake Huron (which they colored green so it wouldnt be as obvious). Go to google earth or maps and type in Springfield Michigan. its in the exact location. The lake and river which are represented in the opening credits(the curved L-shape) is also on the satellite image. There's also a Shelbyville michigan directly west of Springfield. I'm not sure if there is a nuclear power plant there...but that could be explained by the writers determining where the characters lived after season 1. Case closed
Jim -
21st April 2007
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Heres the intro I'm talking about. The best way to see it is dowloading google earth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNV9FEKi9FQ&mode=related&search=
Heres the intro I'm talking about. The best way to see it is dowloading google earth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNV9FEKi9FQ&mode=related&search=
Homer -
6th May 2007
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The Simpsons live in an interdimensional rift, in an alternate universe where all Springfields come together in space and time.
The Simpsons live in an interdimensional rift, in an alternate universe where all Springfields come together in space and time.
Sheena -
10th May 2007
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Ok Illinois sounds good to me....but i have always thought it would be Massachusetts, just a couple of reasons....I-95, and look at the mayor come on now you can sooo tell he is a Kennedy... and where are they from? MASSACHUSETTS.....
Ok Illinois sounds good to me....but i have always thought it would be Massachusetts, just a couple of reasons....I-95, and look at the mayor come on now you can sooo tell he is a Kennedy... and where are they from? MASSACHUSETTS.....
james -
31st July 2007
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there is an I-95 near portland ORegon Dumshit, the simpsons are from oregon
there is an I-95 near portland ORegon Dumshit, the simpsons are from oregon
Valencia -
14th May 2007
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Today's brand new episode - "stop. or My Dog Will Shoot!" they go into a corn maze and get lost. HOmer starts throwing Lisa in the air to figure out where the exit is and on one of the throws she sees the Seattle Space Needle. Washington State?
Today's brand new episode - "stop. or My Dog Will Shoot!" they go into a corn maze and get lost. HOmer starts throwing Lisa in the air to figure out where the exit is and on one of the throws she sees the Seattle Space Needle. Washington State?
Billy -
18th May 2007
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LOL ACTUALLY ALL THE CLUES ARE ADDING UP TO MASSACHUSETTS QUICKLY
LOL ACTUALLY ALL THE CLUES ARE ADDING UP TO MASSACHUSETTS QUICKLY
Anonymous -
18th May 2007
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It was the E true hollywood story episode they said they were a small kentucky family the one were part goes round payin pepole to kiss
It was the E true hollywood story episode they said they were a small kentucky family the one were part goes round payin pepole to kiss
Sheena -
19th May 2007
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Did anyone see a couple of weeks ago after House there was like a 10 second com. and it showed the Simpsons house and what looked like Lat and Long. lines?
Did anyone see a couple of weeks ago after House there was like a 10 second com. and it showed the Simpsons house and what looked like Lat and Long. lines?
Zach -
22nd May 2007
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If you watch beginning clip where the camera zooms out of the united states from the Simpson's house you can clearly see it's either Illinois or Ohio. Of course it can't be Illinois because Springfeild Illinois is the capital city and the Springfeild in the Simpsons isn't the capital city. Ohio is where the Simpsons live. In one of episodes Marge is on the phone and the person on the other line asks what state they live in, before Marge says the state Mod walks in and Marge says "Oh'hi'ya Mod" clearly saying "Ohio" as a hint.
If you watch beginning clip where the camera zooms out of the united states from the Simpson's house you can clearly see it's either Illinois or Ohio. Of course it can't be Illinois because Springfeild Illinois is the capital city and the Springfeild in the Simpsons isn't the capital city. Ohio is where the Simpsons live. In one of episodes Marge is on the phone and the person on the other line asks what state they live in, before Marge says the state Mod walks in and Marge says "Oh'hi'ya Mod" clearly saying "Ohio" as a hint.
Zach -
22nd May 2007
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Actually because I think the Simpsons try to confuse you with fake clues I think it's between Massachusetts, Michigan and Ohio. I think we can agree it's not Illinois because it's not a capital.
Actually because I think the Simpsons try to confuse you with fake clues I think it's between Massachusetts, Michigan and Ohio. I think we can agree it's not Illinois because it's not a capital.
evie -
22nd May 2007
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Well im not very good at working out any of this since im english, i know most of the names of the u.s states but i couldnt really tell u anything about them, anyway, i found this on wikipedia:
David Silverman, a director for the Simpsons, has claimed that Springfield is in the fictional state of "North Tacoma" (or "North Takoma"). This is substantiated by the state abbreviations NT and TA used within the show. However, this has never been officially confirmed in any canonical episode of The Simpsons or by other Simpsons producers. And on Homer's Driver License the state is NT and the zip code is 49007, which is a Kalamazoo, Michigan
i wonder if the simpsons will ever let it out :)
Well im not very good at working out any of this since im english, i know most of the names of the u.s states but i couldnt really tell u anything about them, anyway, i found this on wikipedia:
David Silverman, a director for the Simpsons, has claimed that Springfield is in the fictional state of "North Tacoma" (or "North Takoma"). This is substantiated by the state abbreviations NT and TA used within the show. However, this has never been officially confirmed in any canonical episode of The Simpsons or by other Simpsons producers. And on Homer's Driver License the state is NT and the zip code is 49007, which is a Kalamazoo, Michigan
i wonder if the simpsons will ever let it out :)
Anonymous -
23rd May 2007
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they cant live in ohio because in the trailor ned says ohio boarders them
they cant live in ohio because in the trailor ned says ohio boarders them
Email hidden -
26th May 2007
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The Simpsons says they live in 1 of the 9 states that former President Bush resided in, but I think they live in Oregon or CA because Matt Groening was born in Oregon.
The Simpsons says they live in 1 of the 9 states that former President Bush resided in, but I think they live in Oregon or CA because Matt Groening was born in Oregon.
Amy -
8th May 2008
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I remember that episode. Lisa said that they lived in one of the 9 states Former Pres. George Bush claims residency in. Anyone know what these might be?
I remember that episode. Lisa said that they lived in one of the 9 states Former Pres. George Bush claims residency in. Anyone know what these might be?
joe -
28th May 2007
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they live in wyoming because i live in wyoming what a wonderful state.
they live in wyoming because i live in wyoming what a wonderful state.
Kirk -
29th May 2007
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No one has said far the far east side of Texas , like Galveston , or just by there ,, in Kema. there are signs all over there about realtors being #1 on the east side , ( like Cookie Quan) and Hank Hill came to a game once _ Huh , huh ? and there is always that crazy Texan guy shouting _ YE HAWW and shooting his gunns. Texas has a death penalty ,Beaches, huricanes , and when Homer went into space... "Houston " right there; " we have a problem. When Apu Became very American , he adopted a very thick Texan accent and doned a big cowboy hat. and when homer wore a camera to spy on Apu , another big cowboy hat. HMMMMMmmmmmmm
No one has said far the far east side of Texas , like Galveston , or just by there ,, in Kema. there are signs all over there about realtors being #1 on the east side , ( like Cookie Quan) and Hank Hill came to a game once _ Huh , huh ? and there is always that crazy Texan guy shouting _ YE HAWW and shooting his gunns. Texas has a death penalty ,Beaches, huricanes , and when Homer went into space... "Houston " right there; " we have a problem. When Apu Became very American , he adopted a very thick Texan accent and doned a big cowboy hat. and when homer wore a camera to spy on Apu , another big cowboy hat. HMMMMMmmmmmmm
joe -
29th May 2007
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they live in wyoming or wisconsin
they live in wyoming or wisconsin
Anonymous -
31st May 2007
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I THINK ALL OF YOU NEED TO FIND OUT WHAT STATE YOUR HEAD IS IN AND GET A LIFE
I THINK ALL OF YOU NEED TO FIND OUT WHAT STATE YOUR HEAD IS IN AND GET A LIFE
scott -
31st May 2007
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in one episode (note: i have not done this) but it shows all the states they have been banned from, which is all of them except 4 or 5 so that should make it pretty easy to figure out
in one episode (note: i have not done this) but it shows all the states they have been banned from, which is all of them except 4 or 5 so that should make it pretty easy to figure out
jamie -
2nd June 2007
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I thought it was New Hampshire b/c of the geyser rock ep and I see one other person on here has all kinds of other reasons it is NH...so I think it is NH!
I thought it was New Hampshire b/c of the geyser rock ep and I see one other person on here has all kinds of other reasons it is NH...so I think it is NH!
joe -
4th June 2007
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THEY LIVE LESS THAN 100MILES FROM A HICK TOWN THEY CALL SPRINKLES JIMMMIES
THEY LIVE LESS THAN 100MILES FROM A HICK TOWN THEY CALL SPRINKLES JIMMMIES
Amos -
4th June 2007
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I just saw i rerun of the simpsons. the episode is called behind the laughter and at the end of the episode it clearly states that they live in northern kentucky. i did some research and there is a springfeild in northern kentucky.
I just saw i rerun of the simpsons. the episode is called behind the laughter and at the end of the episode it clearly states that they live in northern kentucky. i did some research and there is a springfeild in northern kentucky.
Tony -
6th June 2007
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IT'S MISSOURI...
1st- There is a Shelbyville that borders Springfield there.
2nd- On the episode where Homer becomes Chief of Police, and the episode where the town gets 2 area codes, the area code is 636, a Missouri area code... Ta Da.
IT'S MISSOURI...
1st- There is a Shelbyville that borders Springfield there.
2nd- On the episode where Homer becomes Chief of Police, and the episode where the town gets 2 area codes, the area code is 636, a Missouri area code... Ta Da.
Curious -
6th June 2007
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Can I just ask.. is this issue really that important? I mean, I was kind of curious as to which state they live in so I took 5 minutes to look it up on the net when I stumbled upon such rigorous, self righteous, and often plain offensive debate on this site. I mean, really.. why do you people care so much? Have any of you considered the fact that maybe, just maybe, there is no answer. Perhaps it's just a running joke and you should just accept that that's all it is. Believing you know some kind of hidden truth about a cartoon show (of all things!) that somehow in your tiny mind elevates your cultural or social standing in view of the peers you so desperately long to impress demonstrates only your deep-seated superiority complex amid the context of the life you wish you had. Let it go. It's just a cartoon. Go outside. Create... Inspire... Breathe... Live life. Stop wasting everybody's time debating subjects that are of no relevance to anyone or anything. Please. Knowing what state the Simpsons live in certainly won't get you laid.
Can I just ask.. is this issue really that important? I mean, I was kind of curious as to which state they live in so I took 5 minutes to look it up on the net when I stumbled upon such rigorous, self righteous, and often plain offensive debate on this site. I mean, really.. why do you people care so much? Have any of you considered the fact that maybe, just maybe, there is no answer. Perhaps it's just a running joke and you should just accept that that's all it is. Believing you know some kind of hidden truth about a cartoon show (of all things!) that somehow in your tiny mind elevates your cultural or social standing in view of the peers you so desperately long to impress demonstrates only your deep-seated superiority complex amid the context of the life you wish you had. Let it go. It's just a cartoon. Go outside. Create... Inspire... Breathe... Live life. Stop wasting everybody's time debating subjects that are of no relevance to anyone or anything. Please. Knowing what state the Simpsons live in certainly won't get you laid.
denise -
18th June 2007
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is my husband hector having sex with other girls other than me.
is my husband hector having sex with other girls other than me.
anonymous -
22nd June 2007
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I am sure they live in Kentucky. Not only did they say it in "Behind the Laughter", but their is a Simpsonville, Kentucky, and that is only a few miles from Shelbyville, Kentucky.
I am sure they live in Kentucky. Not only did they say it in "Behind the Laughter", but their is a Simpsonville, Kentucky, and that is only a few miles from Shelbyville, Kentucky.
mic -
22nd June 2007
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im just a simpson fan. been watchin since i was lil.
in the starting where the universe is in the atoms of homers head.
they zoom out from springfield and look at the u.s. and if you match it to a map it definitely looks like kentucky.
not saying thats my conclusions just somtin to add.
im just a simpson fan. been watchin since i was lil.
in the starting where the universe is in the atoms of homers head.
they zoom out from springfield and look at the u.s. and if you match it to a map it definitely looks like kentucky.
not saying thats my conclusions just somtin to add.
Anonymous -
26th June 2007
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I think Anonymous is the creator of the Simpson's AKA Matt.
I think Anonymous is the creator of the Simpson's AKA Matt.
rene -
26th June 2007
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What about NEW JERSEY? In the "Mother Simpson" episode, where Homer discovers his mom is still alive, Homer thinks Walt Whitman's tomb stone is his mother's. In reality, Walt Whitman is buried at Harleigh Cemetary in Camden, New Jersey. Also, in the "Stark Raving Dad" episode, Leon (the man who acts like Michael Jackson) says, "I'm a bricklayer from Paterson, New Jersey." In the "Two Bad Neighbors" episode, the Simpsons live near George Bush Sr... who has resided in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Maine and New Jersey. In the "The Wizard Of Evergreen Terrace" episode, Homer and Bart drive to the Edison's Menlo Park Laboratory in New Jersey. In "The Mansion Family", Springfield Nuclear Power Plant's cooling towers are visible from international waters, twelve miles off the coast of America. Plus, Springfield Nuclear Power Plant is on Interstate 95, which runs along the east coast of the USA from Florida all the way through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire to Maine. There are several episodes which hint to the Simpsons living near water on the east coast... similar to the characteristics of New Jersey (as well as surrounding states). There is a ship deporting immigrants, a beach, lighthouse and a bridge similar to the Memorial Bridge located in Springfield, Massachusettes. However, I don't think they live in Massachusetts because Homer yells at Sideshow Bob, "Go back to Massachusetts, pinko!" in the "Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming" episode. Of course, there is also the similar-looking Vachel Lindsay Memorial Bridge found in Springfield, Illinois. Thus, continuing the confusion!
What about NEW JERSEY? In the "Mother Simpson" episode, where Homer discovers his mom is still alive, Homer thinks Walt Whitman's tomb stone is his mother's. In reality, Walt Whitman is buried at Harleigh Cemetary in Camden, New Jersey. Also, in the "Stark Raving Dad" episode, Leon (the man who acts like Michael Jackson) says, "I'm a bricklayer from Paterson, New Jersey." In the "Two Bad Neighbors" episode, the Simpsons live near George Bush Sr... who has resided in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Maine and New Jersey. In the "The Wizard Of Evergreen Terrace" episode, Homer and Bart drive to the Edison's Menlo Park Laboratory in New Jersey. In "The Mansion Family", Springfield Nuclear Power Plant's cooling towers are visible from international waters, twelve miles off the coast of America. Plus, Springfield Nuclear Power Plant is on Interstate 95, which runs along the east coast of the USA from Florida all the way through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire to Maine. There are several episodes which hint to the Simpsons living near water on the east coast... similar to the characteristics of New Jersey (as well as surrounding states). There is a ship deporting immigrants, a beach, lighthouse and a bridge similar to the Memorial Bridge located in Springfield, Massachusettes. However, I don't think they live in Massachusetts because Homer yells at Sideshow Bob, "Go back to Massachusetts, pinko!" in the "Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming" episode. Of course, there is also the similar-looking Vachel Lindsay Memorial Bridge found in Springfield, Illinois. Thus, continuing the confusion!
rene is a dumb mother fucker -
31st July 2007
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rene you are a dumb oiece of shit who obviously does not know the simpsons. there is an I-95 near portland OREGON and matt g was born in oregon.
rene you are a dumb oiece of shit who obviously does not know the simpsons. there is an I-95 near portland OREGON and matt g was born in oregon.
anonymous -
27th June 2007
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Not only is it mentioned in an episode that they live in Kentucky and the fact that there is a Simpsonville in Kentucky, it is also msentioned in the song "Canyonero" that "it's the Kentucky fried truck endorsed by a clown."
Not only is it mentioned in an episode that they live in Kentucky and the fact that there is a Simpsonville in Kentucky, it is also msentioned in the song "Canyonero" that "it's the Kentucky fried truck endorsed by a clown."
JJTG89 -
28th June 2007
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Although I personally think it's every Springfield in the USA the closest place I'd say would be Springfield, IL. I've lived in springfield for 18 years, I'm probably a little biased in my decision but there are a lot of things the point towards it. There is a shelbyville nearby, we have a powerplant, and there was a Nuclear Power Plant that was shut down awhile back due to poor management. We have a dam right near the power plant. We have a Lake Springfield, there is an Evergreen Terrace in Springfield. As far as "They don't live in Springfield, because they say they're going to visit the Capital City and the city is the Capital", well the suburbs are where they are, and I live in the suburbs. I always say lets go to the city when I'm out there, and so do the majority of people I know. There is also a bar named Joe's near where I live (I don't know if that's a play on Moe's). We live near The Great Lakes. Our Sheriff has always been a moron, we had a corrupt Governor George Ryan (and a new one Rod Blagoia-nobody-gives-a-fuck). People have said it's Connecticut because of I-95, well I-95 runs through Sprinfield, IL too, actually it runs a half mile near where I live. Also something my cousin brought up at a family reunion I don't know if it really means something or not, but Jebediah Sprinfield was the person who was supposed to found Springfield, and Abraham Lincoln was a big factor in the history of our town. Both of their last names are used for well know towns, I dunno I thought it was interesting. We have a Zoo in Springfield, anyways I'm still a little groggy I just woke up, I hope this helps.
Although I personally think it's every Springfield in the USA the closest place I'd say would be Springfield, IL. I've lived in springfield for 18 years, I'm probably a little biased in my decision but there are a lot of things the point towards it. There is a shelbyville nearby, we have a powerplant, and there was a Nuclear Power Plant that was shut down awhile back due to poor management. We have a dam right near the power plant. We have a Lake Springfield, there is an Evergreen Terrace in Springfield. As far as "They don't live in Springfield, because they say they're going to visit the Capital City and the city is the Capital", well the suburbs are where they are, and I live in the suburbs. I always say lets go to the city when I'm out there, and so do the majority of people I know. There is also a bar named Joe's near where I live (I don't know if that's a play on Moe's). We live near The Great Lakes. Our Sheriff has always been a moron, we had a corrupt Governor George Ryan (and a new one Rod Blagoia-nobody-gives-a-fuck). People have said it's Connecticut because of I-95, well I-95 runs through Sprinfield, IL too, actually it runs a half mile near where I live. Also something my cousin brought up at a family reunion I don't know if it really means something or not, but Jebediah Sprinfield was the person who was supposed to found Springfield, and Abraham Lincoln was a big factor in the history of our town. Both of their last names are used for well know towns, I dunno I thought it was interesting. We have a Zoo in Springfield, anyways I'm still a little groggy I just woke up, I hope this helps.
Furious George -
29th June 2007
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They don't live in Connecticut because the episode with Scorpio. Scorpio said to look him up if he was ever on the east coast. Implying that they don't live on the east coast
They don't live in Connecticut because the episode with Scorpio. Scorpio said to look him up if he was ever on the east coast. Implying that they don't live on the east coast
Kevin -
29th June 2007
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The Simppns must live in Missouri because in tjhe ewpisode Tale of Two Cites, Olde Springfields area code is 636, Which is Missouri's area code
The Simppns must live in Missouri because in tjhe ewpisode Tale of Two Cites, Olde Springfields area code is 636, Which is Missouri's area code
Kevin -
29th June 2007
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The Simpsons must live in Missouri because in tjhe episode Tale of Two Cites, Olde Springfields area code is 636, Which is Missouri's area code
The Simpsons must live in Missouri because in tjhe episode Tale of Two Cites, Olde Springfields area code is 636, Which is Missouri's area code
anonymous -
30th June 2007
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Hey Kevin, do you know how to spell the word "the" because I believe it's T-H-E
Hey Kevin, do you know how to spell the word "the" because I believe it's T-H-E
Anonymous -
3rd July 2007
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I just want them to live in Oregon....I don't even hardly watch the Simpons but....i have been reading this for a long while and think they should live here (in Oregon)....=D the end....and the news is about to talk about it right now...so maybe we will see...
I just want them to live in Oregon....I don't even hardly watch the Simpons but....i have been reading this for a long while and think they should live here (in Oregon)....=D the end....and the news is about to talk about it right now...so maybe we will see...
Anonymous -
31st July 2007
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Oregon Has dank dank dank dank weed too. Good enough too make people look yellow and shit.
Oregon Has dank dank dank dank weed too. Good enough too make people look yellow and shit.
kyanna -
3rd July 2007
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VOTE FOR SPRINGFIELD, MASS.The Simpsons live in Springfield. But which Springfield? 16 cities named Springfield are competing to be the best "real-life" Springfield with the most Simpsons spirit and win a special yellow-carpet premiere of The SimpsonsMovie on July 26. The winner will be determined by your votes on USATODAY.com in early July. Voting ends July 9, and the winning city will be announced on or around July 10.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN IN!!
Why Should We Win?:
-Springfield Mass has the Memorial Bridge, it has the river that exactly matches the overhead shot of the Simpson's Springfield.
-Spfld,MA has an Armory, Springfield Country Club,an East Springfield and West Springfield, a Christian Science Center,
-The writer that wrote the episode where Bart shoplifted the videogame based that episode on his own experience shoplifting from Child World in Springfield MA,
-"Last Exit to Springfield" where they draw Mr. Burns like the Grinch- Springfield, Ma home of Dr. Suess
-Mayor Quimby definitely sounds like he's from Boston, Massachusetts, sounds like a Kennedy family member
-And we just as dysfunctional too
-the said Springfield,ma in an old episode
-they mention boston and connecticut alot
Springfield, MA, "The city of Homes" is the "Home of Homer!!!!"
PLEASE VOTE AND IF WE WIN WE WILL HAVE "THE SIMPSONS MOVIE" premiere at the Hippodrome and put Springfield,MA on the map!! Let them know that its not Springfield,IL...not Springfield,KY...MO...or TN...or VA......let em kno!
other reasons.....
Westover AFB - sideshow bob hijacks a bomb and holds the base and town hostage
Bill And Marty morning show - Bax and O Brian
Football episode - Hank hill shows up in the episode saying we drove 1500 miles to see this? hank hill is from texas and it is about 1500 miles from texas to massachusetts
there was an episode where there was a red sox banner on the wall of the comic book store, so its gotta be the MA one
EVER NOTICE THAT MAYOR QUIMBY KINDA HAS A BOSTON ACCENT???
"SPRINGFIELD CIVIC CENTER"
"TASTE OF SPRINGFIELD"
C'MON, ITS DEFINITELY MASSACHUSETTS! ONLY WE SAY THAT!
Springfield Massachusetts! The 19th most dangerous city to live in two years in a row! (Ok, one year it was 18th). The cops are also about as dumb as the three in fake Springfield. It has pollution, the schools are so bad that I think the state came in to run them, burning tires lots, and the old mayor of the town was stealing from the city just like the Simpsons Springfield! I think we are to win then!
Most of the people in "Springfield" have New England accents- Mayor Quimby, Moe, Lenny and Carl, Barney, Chief Wiggum, the other two cops, etc
Springfield, MA, was the first Springfield - the original - founded in the 1700s. Another little known fact, Mike Skully, the writer for the show, was born and raised in West Springfield, MA - just over the bridge from the soon-to-be Homertropolis.
Springfield,MA has the Memorial Bridge, the Armory, the Springfield Country Club, the Kennedy's, Cheers (where Homer drove to one night) Dr Suess, and the river that matches the overhead shot of the show exactly
springfield MA because when the simpsons go to japan homer doesnt want to eat at the table shaped like the state where he lives. complaining about taxes possibly.
when on "The Tonight Show" Dan Castellaneta made a reference to some unnamed MA politician when voicing Mayor Quimby.
-In one episode it talks about the Springfield Armory, also in Springfield, MA
-There is a Springfield University where the Simpsons live, maybe a reference to Springfield College
-The Simpsons' Springfield was settled in 1796, before the Westward expansion, eliminating any possibility of it being west of the Mississippi River/Appalachian Mts.
-There are snow covered mountains in Springfield, MA- MT. Tom
-In one episode, Bart gets a credit card, gives Krusty a check in hopes of him signing it, gets the check back with a stamp on it, brings it to the bank(and so on) it shows the current time in many locations, including Washington & the Cayman Islands, all of which are 2:00ish, so they are on the East Coast!
***ONE OF THE SHOW'S PRODUCERS, MIKE SCULLY, IS FROM WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA yet another connection
VOTE FOR SPRINGFIELD, MASS.The Simpsons live in Springfield. But which Springfield? 16 cities named Springfield are competing to be the best "real-life" Springfield with the most Simpsons spirit and win a special yellow-carpet premiere of The SimpsonsMovie on July 26. The winner will be determined by your votes on USATODAY.com in early July. Voting ends July 9, and the winning city will be announced on or around July 10.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN IN!!
Why Should We Win?:
-Springfield Mass has the Memorial Bridge, it has the river that exactly matches the overhead shot of the Simpson's Springfield.
-Spfld,MA has an Armory, Springfield Country Club,an East Springfield and West Springfield, a Christian Science Center,
-The writer that wrote the episode where Bart shoplifted the videogame based that episode on his own experience shoplifting from Child World in Springfield MA,
-"Last Exit to Springfield" where they draw Mr. Burns like the Grinch- Springfield, Ma home of Dr. Suess
-Mayor Quimby definitely sounds like he's from Boston, Massachusetts, sounds like a Kennedy family member
-And we just as dysfunctional too
-the said Springfield,ma in an old episode
-they mention boston and connecticut alot
Springfield, MA, "The city of Homes" is the "Home of Homer!!!!"
PLEASE VOTE AND IF WE WIN WE WILL HAVE "THE SIMPSONS MOVIE" premiere at the Hippodrome and put Springfield,MA on the map!! Let them know that its not Springfield,IL...not Springfield,KY...MO...or TN...or VA......let em kno!
other reasons.....
Westover AFB - sideshow bob hijacks a bomb and holds the base and town hostage
Bill And Marty morning show - Bax and O Brian
Football episode - Hank hill shows up in the episode saying we drove 1500 miles to see this? hank hill is from texas and it is about 1500 miles from texas to massachusetts
there was an episode where there was a red sox banner on the wall of the comic book store, so its gotta be the MA one
EVER NOTICE THAT MAYOR QUIMBY KINDA HAS A BOSTON ACCENT???
"SPRINGFIELD CIVIC CENTER"
"TASTE OF SPRINGFIELD"
C'MON, ITS DEFINITELY MASSACHUSETTS! ONLY WE SAY THAT!
Springfield Massachusetts! The 19th most dangerous city to live in two years in a row! (Ok, one year it was 18th). The cops are also about as dumb as the three in fake Springfield. It has pollution, the schools are so bad that I think the state came in to run them, burning tires lots, and the old mayor of the town was stealing from the city just like the Simpsons Springfield! I think we are to win then!
Most of the people in "Springfield" have New England accents- Mayor Quimby, Moe, Lenny and Carl, Barney, Chief Wiggum, the other two cops, etc
Springfield, MA, was the first Springfield - the original - founded in the 1700s. Another little known fact, Mike Skully, the writer for the show, was born and raised in West Springfield, MA - just over the bridge from the soon-to-be Homertropolis.
Springfield,MA has the Memorial Bridge, the Armory, the Springfield Country Club, the Kennedy's, Cheers (where Homer drove to one night) Dr Suess, and the river that matches the overhead shot of the show exactly
springfield MA because when the simpsons go to japan homer doesnt want to eat at the table shaped like the state where he lives. complaining about taxes possibly.
when on "The Tonight Show" Dan Castellaneta made a reference to some unnamed MA politician when voicing Mayor Quimby.
-In one episode it talks about the Springfield Armory, also in Springfield, MA
-There is a Springfield University where the Simpsons live, maybe a reference to Springfield College
-The Simpsons' Springfield was settled in 1796, before the Westward expansion, eliminating any possibility of it being west of the Mississippi River/Appalachian Mts.
-There are snow covered mountains in Springfield, MA- MT. Tom
-In one episode, Bart gets a credit card, gives Krusty a check in hopes of him signing it, gets the check back with a stamp on it, brings it to the bank(and so on) it shows the current time in many locations, including Washington & the Cayman Islands, all of which are 2:00ish, so they are on the East Coast!
***ONE OF THE SHOW'S PRODUCERS, MIKE SCULLY, IS FROM WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA yet another connection
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5th July 2007
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It has been said that the set takes place in Oregon, in the town of Springfield. Matt Greoning grew up in Portland, Oregon, and its actually quite similar to the cartoon. Mayor Quimby, Ned Flanders, Milhouse Van Horton, and Reverend Lovejoy all have last names named after streets in Portland, and Evergreen Terrace is also a Portland street. Matt also went to a school quite similar to Springfield Elementary. NT is supposed to mean North Kentucky, since in "Behind the Laughs" they say that the Simpsons are a Northern Kentucky family, but the set is in Oregon. *they dont say that its in Oregon, thats just what its like*.
It has been said that the set takes place in Oregon, in the town of Springfield. Matt Greoning grew up in Portland, Oregon, and its actually quite similar to the cartoon. Mayor Quimby, Ned Flanders, Milhouse Van Horton, and Reverend Lovejoy all have last names named after streets in Portland, and Evergreen Terrace is also a Portland street. Matt also went to a school quite similar to Springfield Elementary. NT is supposed to mean North Kentucky, since in "Behind the Laughs" they say that the Simpsons are a Northern Kentucky family, but the set is in Oregon. *they dont say that its in Oregon, thats just what its like*.
Springfieldian -
5th July 2007
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my vote is for Springfield, Missouri, because there is a very "Mr. Burns" like character there named John Q. Hammons. He is filth rich and owns the majority of the town. He even has a statue of himself near the city center! I can't wait for the movie...maybe it will provide more clues?
my vote is for Springfield, Missouri, because there is a very "Mr. Burns" like character there named John Q. Hammons. He is filth rich and owns the majority of the town. He even has a statue of himself near the city center! I can't wait for the movie...maybe it will provide more clues?
robbie -
6th July 2007
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Has anyone ever seen the prieview for the simpsons movie in it on some pre views it says the 4 states that boarded springfield when i heard it i couldnt write all of them down fast enough so i am guessing if u see the preview and get the states you will find out were springfield is
Has anyone ever seen the prieview for the simpsons movie in it on some pre views it says the 4 states that boarded springfield when i heard it i couldnt write all of them down fast enough so i am guessing if u see the preview and get the states you will find out were springfield is
robbie -
6th July 2007
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has any one seen the previews for the simpsons mopvie in it it states the 4 states that surround springfield when i heard it i couldnt copy all of them down in time but my theory is either sum one brings sumthing to record or write them down with or we wait for the movie
has any one seen the previews for the simpsons mopvie in it it states the 4 states that surround springfield when i heard it i couldnt copy all of them down in time but my theory is either sum one brings sumthing to record or write them down with or we wait for the movie
Desten -
9th July 2007
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The live in Illinos there is a homer lane a lisa lane and shelbyville there its by werter and it snows
The live in Illinos there is a homer lane a lisa lane and shelbyville there its by werter and it snows
Alex in California -
10th July 2007
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i think its in illinios because politicians passed a bill or whatever that made springfield, illinios the official hoome of the simpsons.....check if you dont believe me.
i think its in illinios because politicians passed a bill or whatever that made springfield, illinios the official hoome of the simpsons.....check if you dont believe me.
Alex in California -
10th July 2007
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http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?GAI%20D=3&SessionID=3&GA=95&DocTypeID=HR&DocNum=490&Le%20gID=7319&SpecSess=&Session=
there you go...i hope i added to the confusion
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?GAI%20D=3&SessionID=3&GA=95&DocTypeID=HR&DocNum=490&Le%20gID=7319&SpecSess=&Session=
there you go...i hope i added to the confusion
Josh -
10th July 2007
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Well it has to be by the water because they have a hurricane in an episode
Well it has to be by the water because they have a hurricane in an episode
Alex in California -
11th July 2007
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how dissapointing.....the creators of the simpsons and the simpsons movie have made springfield, vermont the official home of the simpsons.......whats in vermont?...sucks for the people in illinios who passed the house resolution
how dissapointing.....the creators of the simpsons and the simpsons movie have made springfield, vermont the official home of the simpsons.......whats in vermont?...sucks for the people in illinios who passed the house resolution
KL...What??!! -
14th July 2007
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You all are retarded. Its obvious that the towns are a compilation of different towns throughtout the North East. You just have to listen to te accents, veiw the styles. For crying out loud, Marge has an effin Jersey accent!!!!. Yeah, it really does not matter, but its obvious to me that the intention is for them to live somewhere on the East Coast. But I really doubt if it is supposed to be a specific city.
You all are retarded. Its obvious that the towns are a compilation of different towns throughtout the North East. You just have to listen to te accents, veiw the styles. For crying out loud, Marge has an effin Jersey accent!!!!. Yeah, it really does not matter, but its obvious to me that the intention is for them to live somewhere on the East Coast. But I really doubt if it is supposed to be a specific city.
Anonymous -
14th July 2007
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In halloween IX part 3, maggie sends a signal from the mexican gulf so it must be at the coast at the gulf or as they say in "Beyond the laughter" the commentator Says "this kentucky family..."
In halloween IX part 3, maggie sends a signal from the mexican gulf so it must be at the coast at the gulf or as they say in "Beyond the laughter" the commentator Says "this kentucky family..."
Stop This Madness! -
15th July 2007
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^^^^ hah why would you believe what the commentators in "Beyond the laughter" say? anyways, no one here will ever find out where the simpsons live becuase it is just a fictional Springfield town, just look at the trailer for the new Simpsons Movie. Flanders explains to Bart their town is boarded by Nevada, Ohio, Kentucky, and Maine. Lets have someone here figure that one out.
^^^^ hah why would you believe what the commentators in "Beyond the laughter" say? anyways, no one here will ever find out where the simpsons live becuase it is just a fictional Springfield town, just look at the trailer for the new Simpsons Movie. Flanders explains to Bart their town is boarded by Nevada, Ohio, Kentucky, and Maine. Lets have someone here figure that one out.
PhantomD -
16th July 2007
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In that one episode where lisa finds the truth behind jebediah springfield, their founder. She finds out he tried to kill George Washington. George Washinton died before the states grew from the 13 colonies. Maine, Mass. New Hampshire, Rhose Island, New York, Penn., Virginia, Deleware, Maryland, N and S Carolia,and Georgia are the only states who used to be apart of the 13 colonies.
In that one episode where lisa finds the truth behind jebediah springfield, their founder. She finds out he tried to kill George Washington. George Washinton died before the states grew from the 13 colonies. Maine, Mass. New Hampshire, Rhose Island, New York, Penn., Virginia, Deleware, Maryland, N and S Carolia,and Georgia are the only states who used to be apart of the 13 colonies.
Brian -
12th October 2007
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Dude maine was not a original colonie u forgot new jersey
Dude maine was not a original colonie u forgot new jersey
Nathan Kaufman -
17th July 2007
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It's oregon. reason is, in one episode Lisa is collecting cans on the beach that are worth 5 cnts a piece. that narrows it down to less then 10 states. Then in that same episode the school had taken a field trip to Albany (very close to Springfield Oregon). Also the Simpsons have been kickd out of many states so that narrows it down even more. Lastly, it has to be west of the Mississippi because the radio station (kbbl) starts with a "K". Radio stations starting with K are west of the Mississippi, stations starting with "w" are east. I do believe there are a lot of contradicting facts on the show so if anyone has any thoughts, leave a message on my myspace www.myspace.com/natekaufman
Oh, and I guess Vermont won the springfield contest, I'm almost possitive thats not right.
It's oregon. reason is, in one episode Lisa is collecting cans on the beach that are worth 5 cnts a piece. that narrows it down to less then 10 states. Then in that same episode the school had taken a field trip to Albany (very close to Springfield Oregon). Also the Simpsons have been kickd out of many states so that narrows it down even more. Lastly, it has to be west of the Mississippi because the radio station (kbbl) starts with a "K". Radio stations starting with K are west of the Mississippi, stations starting with "w" are east. I do believe there are a lot of contradicting facts on the show so if anyone has any thoughts, leave a message on my myspace www.myspace.com/natekaufman
Oh, and I guess Vermont won the springfield contest, I'm almost possitive thats not right.
peter -
17th July 2007
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i am going to venture a guess here...
i think they live in virgina.
i am going to venture a guess here...
i think they live in virgina.
Amazing Flash -
18th July 2007
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Okay well geographically it must be near an ocean near a desert near lush forests with lakes they must have a snowy winter and hot summers also it must have a airport that does intercontenetal flights.......does that narrow it down?
Okay well geographically it must be near an ocean near a desert near lush forests with lakes they must have a snowy winter and hot summers also it must have a airport that does intercontenetal flights.......does that narrow it down?
Magic Man -
18th July 2007
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They live in the western part of the country - KBBL. I love how everybody voting for the east coast seemed to have overlooked that little factoid
They live in the western part of the country - KBBL. I love how everybody voting for the east coast seemed to have overlooked that little factoid
Taylor.b.Nixon -
18th July 2007
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well i think the simpsons live in a town called Seatle were Matt Growing grew up witch is in W.A i think this beacuse they have a rocky beatch a quorky mayor a monorail and the space nidel but to tell you the troth i don't think even the creators know were the Simpsons live.
well i think the simpsons live in a town called Seatle were Matt Growing grew up witch is in W.A i think this beacuse they have a rocky beatch a quorky mayor a monorail and the space nidel but to tell you the troth i don't think even the creators know were the Simpsons live.
Alex in California -
20th July 2007
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Vermont did win...and they will also host the premier.....
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20070710/simpsons'-springfield/
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article2054763.ece
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6287064.stm
Whatever is i think we can easily figure out that they probably made up the city...
Vermont did win...and they will also host the premier.....
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20070710/simpsons'-springfield/
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article2054763.ece
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6287064.stm
Whatever is i think we can easily figure out that they probably made up the city...
simpsonsrule -
21st July 2007
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in one episode an announcer identifies them as a northern kentucky family...
in one episode an announcer identifies them as a northern kentucky family...
Rex -
28th July 2007
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I know that the simpsons do not live on the coast. In the episode where Apu is threatened to be deported, Lisa asks him to identify his state. Bart's head pops up in the screen, blocking the exact location of their state. The east coast was visible, and Lisa was not pointing to a coast. She was pointing somewhere in the mid-west.
I know that the simpsons do not live on the coast. In the episode where Apu is threatened to be deported, Lisa asks him to identify his state. Bart's head pops up in the screen, blocking the exact location of their state. The east coast was visible, and Lisa was not pointing to a coast. She was pointing somewhere in the mid-west.
Okijima -
28th July 2007
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Correct me if im wrong but on the episode where homer takes bart to behavior camp in oregon he tells moe he cant manke it because he has to take bart to a camp in oregon. Which means he doesnt live in oregon.
Correct me if im wrong but on the episode where homer takes bart to behavior camp in oregon he tells moe he cant manke it because he has to take bart to a camp in oregon. Which means he doesnt live in oregon.
Anonymous -
28th July 2007
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anyone see the episode where homer goes to college. If my memory serves me right - the college had a sign that said U of M
anyone see the episode where homer goes to college. If my memory serves me right - the college had a sign that said U of M
Anonymous -
30th July 2007
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wow that helps alot, Do you no how many U of M's there are, minnesota, michigan,maine,massaschusets, etc. that doesnt help
wow that helps alot, Do you no how many U of M's there are, minnesota, michigan,maine,massaschusets, etc. that doesnt help
Anonymous -
29th July 2007
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I was playing my baseball game and i noticed one of the minor league teams name was the Alberqueque isotopes. So i think there from New Mexico.
I was playing my baseball game and i noticed one of the minor league teams name was the Alberqueque isotopes. So i think there from New Mexico.
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29th July 2007
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Its impossible. They tell you the border states in the Movie.
I did it out and it did not add up.
Its impossible. They tell you the border states in the Movie.
I did it out and it did not add up.
Anonymous -
30th July 2007
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Watch the movie and you'll find out... Flanders tells Bart what boarders Springfield... Or thats what I got out of it...
Watch the movie and you'll find out... Flanders tells Bart what boarders Springfield... Or thats what I got out of it...
Olivia -
13th August 2007
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Yeah ... but Flanders claims that Ohio, Nevada, Maine & Kentucky.
Even I know that all of those states are scattered across the four corners of the US, and I live in Australia (that's saying something).
Yeah ... but Flanders claims that Ohio, Nevada, Maine & Kentucky.
Even I know that all of those states are scattered across the four corners of the US, and I live in Australia (that's saying something).
BOB -
8th August 2007
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ITS A CARTOON THEY LIVE IN AN IMAGANARY WORLD !!!!!!!! ON one EPISODE THEY GO OUT SIDE OF SPRINGFEALD IN TO A DESERT THE NEXT IN TO WOODLAND AND THE NEXT TO A SKI RESORT !! DUR MATT HAS TOOKEN POINS FROM EVERY STATE IN THE USA AND CONBIND THEM TO CREATE THE TIPICALL AMERICAN STATE
WHICH HAS THE FEATURES OF EVERY STATE IN THE USA IN WHICh THE TYPICALL AMERICAN FAMILY LIVE ( PS I CANT SPEALE THAT GOOD !!!)
ITS A CARTOON THEY LIVE IN AN IMAGANARY WORLD !!!!!!!! ON one EPISODE THEY GO OUT SIDE OF SPRINGFEALD IN TO A DESERT THE NEXT IN TO WOODLAND AND THE NEXT TO A SKI RESORT !! DUR MATT HAS TOOKEN POINS FROM EVERY STATE IN THE USA AND CONBIND THEM TO CREATE THE TIPICALL AMERICAN STATE
WHICH HAS THE FEATURES OF EVERY STATE IN THE USA IN WHICh THE TYPICALL AMERICAN FAMILY LIVE ( PS I CANT SPEALE THAT GOOD !!!)
Anonymous -
8th August 2007
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Its in Kentucky. According to a Simpsons special Troy Mc Clure says they are from there.
Its in Kentucky. According to a Simpsons special Troy Mc Clure says they are from there.
Anonymous -
11th August 2007
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I think there are in Illinois cause Springfield, Ill, is the only city to have a hockey team. Springfield, Ill has a hockey team in the American Hockey League
I think there are in Illinois cause Springfield, Ill, is the only city to have a hockey team. Springfield, Ill has a hockey team in the American Hockey League
anonymous -
15th August 2007
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im pretty sure its new jersey because there are many episodes where they mention going to atlantic city which is located in nj also flanders moves slightly over to pennsilvania in one episode
im pretty sure its new jersey because there are many episodes where they mention going to atlantic city which is located in nj also flanders moves slightly over to pennsilvania in one episode
Email hidden -
16th August 2007
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actually u cant really tell cuz sometimes they give clues to this state then clues to a different state, plus i think matt groening just likes to torture us.
actually u cant really tell cuz sometimes they give clues to this state then clues to a different state, plus i think matt groening just likes to torture us.
Anonymous -
17th August 2007
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matt groening is from oregon. there are streets in portland oregon called flanders and other shit like that. i go to the university of oregon, and our neighboring town is springfield. it is a hick type of town. eugene, where campus is, is supposed to represent shelblyville. on our campus there is a statue of a pioneer, which i believe was the inspiration for jeb smith the pioneer. the areas are always green and oregon is the most green state in the country. seriously, its oregon. this is where groening grew up.
matt groening is from oregon. there are streets in portland oregon called flanders and other shit like that. i go to the university of oregon, and our neighboring town is springfield. it is a hick type of town. eugene, where campus is, is supposed to represent shelblyville. on our campus there is a statue of a pioneer, which i believe was the inspiration for jeb smith the pioneer. the areas are always green and oregon is the most green state in the country. seriously, its oregon. this is where groening grew up.
Anonymous -
17th August 2007
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it is in oregon. that is where matt groening is from. i go to the university of oregon, which is in eugene and neighbors springfield. this town resembles the simpsons springfield quite nicely. shellbyville is supposed to represent eugene. on campus there is our famous pioneer man statue, which is what jebediah smith is made to resemble. on one episode they are on a river and it is said that "now entering the most beautiful place in the world", or something to that effect and there is a sign that says eugene, oregon. its oregon man, groening grew up there. also there are lots of snow capped mountains, the area is very green, and there are deserts. moes i believe is supposed to be a local bar called maxs in town.
it is in oregon. that is where matt groening is from. i go to the university of oregon, which is in eugene and neighbors springfield. this town resembles the simpsons springfield quite nicely. shellbyville is supposed to represent eugene. on campus there is our famous pioneer man statue, which is what jebediah smith is made to resemble. on one episode they are on a river and it is said that "now entering the most beautiful place in the world", or something to that effect and there is a sign that says eugene, oregon. its oregon man, groening grew up there. also there are lots of snow capped mountains, the area is very green, and there are deserts. moes i believe is supposed to be a local bar called maxs in town.
mark -
31st August 2007
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The Simpsons cant live in most Western States like Cal. and Ore. because in an episode when Skinner was driving to orlando, a sign said it was 2,653 miles away
The Simpsons cant live in most Western States like Cal. and Ore. because in an episode when Skinner was driving to orlando, a sign said it was 2,653 miles away
ken -
18th March 2009
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with this mileage Springfield almost has to be in a western state like Oregon or Washington. Take 2653 miles straight line from Orlando and its exactly in Puget Sound/Seattle, but given about 10% for road miles it could be somewhere in Washington or even Oregon although probably not CA.
with this mileage Springfield almost has to be in a western state like Oregon or Washington. Take 2653 miles straight line from Orlando and its exactly in Puget Sound/Seattle, but given about 10% for road miles it could be somewhere in Washington or even Oregon although probably not CA.
JENHOW -
18th September 2007
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OK THIS IS IT>>>>THE SIMPSONS LIVE IN FLORIDA!!! IN EPISODE 'Marge's Son Poisoning' WHERE SHE BUYS A TANDEM BIKE, WHEN SHE GOES TO SELL IT AGAIN SHE IS ON A BUS WITH THE BIKE THAT HAS MIAMI ON IT.
IF THE SIMPSONS LIVED ANY FURTHER AWAY OR IN ANOTHER STATE I DOUBT SHE WOULD TAKE A BUS TO MIAMI. IT MAKES SENSE TO ME! SORRY BOUT THE CAPS
OK THIS IS IT>>>>THE SIMPSONS LIVE IN FLORIDA!!! IN EPISODE 'Marge's Son Poisoning' WHERE SHE BUYS A TANDEM BIKE, WHEN SHE GOES TO SELL IT AGAIN SHE IS ON A BUS WITH THE BIKE THAT HAS MIAMI ON IT.
IF THE SIMPSONS LIVED ANY FURTHER AWAY OR IN ANOTHER STATE I DOUBT SHE WOULD TAKE A BUS TO MIAMI. IT MAKES SENSE TO ME! SORRY BOUT THE CAPS
kara -
24th September 2007
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well i live in yelm, wa everyone over here is convinced its based on our town, we have powerplants identical to those in springfeild not to mention matt groening is from yelm....
well i live in yelm, wa everyone over here is convinced its based on our town, we have powerplants identical to those in springfeild not to mention matt groening is from yelm....
kiimmii3 -
1st October 2007
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way i see it, they dont want anyone to know! the clues change all the time, conflict with each other, and of course people will argue because everyone WANTS them to be from their state!
maybe we're just supposed to WATCH the show and ENJOY it without worrying about the location of a FICTIONAL television show.
i love the simpsons as much as the next chick who grew up with them, but truth is, ITS NOT REALITY.
hasnt anyone noticed the tree house of horror episodes?
bart has died like twice right?
maggie became a green alien
bart also got replaced by his "not evil" twin
oh, and not to mention they meet every single celeb thats famous at the time.
its not meant to be critisized on this leval!
way i see it, they dont want anyone to know! the clues change all the time, conflict with each other, and of course people will argue because everyone WANTS them to be from their state!
maybe we're just supposed to WATCH the show and ENJOY it without worrying about the location of a FICTIONAL television show.
i love the simpsons as much as the next chick who grew up with them, but truth is, ITS NOT REALITY.
hasnt anyone noticed the tree house of horror episodes?
bart has died like twice right?
maggie became a green alien
bart also got replaced by his "not evil" twin
oh, and not to mention they meet every single celeb thats famous at the time.
its not meant to be critisized on this leval!
woot -
8th October 2007
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in the episode were he goes into the real 3d world and is at the cake shop. if you found that place you could prove were they live
in the episode were he goes into the real 3d world and is at the cake shop. if you found that place you could prove were they live
person -
21st October 2007
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i think that the simpsons are the best thing ever and any kill joys hoo come along a say that people hoo talk about the simpsons are nerds are fags wif nuthin better to do but cut their wrists, wank and make fun of other people
peace out yalll
i think that the simpsons are the best thing ever and any kill joys hoo come along a say that people hoo talk about the simpsons are nerds are fags wif nuthin better to do but cut their wrists, wank and make fun of other people
peace out yalll
Kiran -
24th October 2007
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Sorry guys, but your all stupid, they obviously live in Michigan. Springfield has what people say "ocenas" in that state, well I say they're surrounded by great lakes. U.P has the mountains which are shown in episodes. There was a desert in the episode once, hence the numerous sand dunes in michigan. Michigan allows the death penalty, so does Springfield, It is obvious it is close to Canada due to the fact that they went to canada to smuggle drugs (I just saw that episode). And lets also bring into reference that Springfield was the fattest city, much like detroit, was one of the worste cities with crime, much like to detroit, and it also has a neighboring city that it hates, (grand rapids, or flint take your pick). And lets not forget the numerous mentiosn it has to michigan city, such as when they said "You just beat the old fattest city record" and MIlhouse said "Flint". Plus I can't remember the episode, but I do remember a computer there and I think it was talking about the worste city in america, or maybe something else, any way, Lansing was the first on that computer. ITS MICHIGAN AND I REFUSE TO BELIEVE OTHERWISE.
Sorry guys, but your all stupid, they obviously live in Michigan. Springfield has what people say "ocenas" in that state, well I say they're surrounded by great lakes. U.P has the mountains which are shown in episodes. There was a desert in the episode once, hence the numerous sand dunes in michigan. Michigan allows the death penalty, so does Springfield, It is obvious it is close to Canada due to the fact that they went to canada to smuggle drugs (I just saw that episode). And lets also bring into reference that Springfield was the fattest city, much like detroit, was one of the worste cities with crime, much like to detroit, and it also has a neighboring city that it hates, (grand rapids, or flint take your pick). And lets not forget the numerous mentiosn it has to michigan city, such as when they said "You just beat the old fattest city record" and MIlhouse said "Flint". Plus I can't remember the episode, but I do remember a computer there and I think it was talking about the worste city in america, or maybe something else, any way, Lansing was the first on that computer. ITS MICHIGAN AND I REFUSE TO BELIEVE OTHERWISE.
lilbobby -
5th January 2008
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u are stupid because cheif wiggum said let michigan handle it why would he be talking about his own state by the way i think its kentucky
u are stupid because cheif wiggum said let michigan handle it why would he be talking about his own state by the way i think its kentucky
crazydude862000 -
1st November 2007
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You need a copywrite date are your website is going to be canceled.
You need a copywrite date are your website is going to be canceled.
Marco -
2nd November 2007
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There is no way to know where they live, since fox always changes and makes new clues that point to another state.
There is no way to know where they live, since fox always changes and makes new clues that point to another state.
johnny -
5th November 2007
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i dont think they live in any state but i think the directors are just screwing around with us so we would never know
i dont think they live in any state but i think the directors are just screwing around with us so we would never know
Levi Carter -
7th November 2007
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You ass clowns. Think about all these statements for a minute. Michigan? Illinois? Either you've never watch the show or you have a poor understanding of geography. The Simpsons is a fictional town. It's surrounded by mountains, oceans, deserts, and volcanoes. Also, in the movie, Ned states Springfields neighbor states are Ohio, Maine, Nevada, and Kentucky (look at a map).
You ass clowns. Think about all these statements for a minute. Michigan? Illinois? Either you've never watch the show or you have a poor understanding of geography. The Simpsons is a fictional town. It's surrounded by mountains, oceans, deserts, and volcanoes. Also, in the movie, Ned states Springfields neighbor states are Ohio, Maine, Nevada, and Kentucky (look at a map).
Anonymous -
15th November 2007
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season 12 ep 13 Homer gets a medicinal marijuana card for OREGON its oregon
season 12 ep 13 Homer gets a medicinal marijuana card for OREGON its oregon
manWithFace -
20th November 2007
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the anonymous and mark in the begginning of this whole thing are fuckin retarded and should die and burn in hell haha,im saying its illinois casue its seems the most logical thing, so screw u guys if u dont agree
the anonymous and mark in the begginning of this whole thing are fuckin retarded and should die and burn in hell haha,im saying its illinois casue its seems the most logical thing, so screw u guys if u dont agree
manWithFace -
20th November 2007
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the anonymous guy and mark in the begginning of this whole thing are fuckin retarded and should die and burn in hell haha,im saying its illinois casue its seems the most logical thing, so screw u guys if u dont agree
the anonymous guy and mark in the begginning of this whole thing are fuckin retarded and should die and burn in hell haha,im saying its illinois casue its seems the most logical thing, so screw u guys if u dont agree
Anonymous -
16th December 2007
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I think it's conspicuous that in the Simpson's Movie, they list the four states that theirs borders, and they include Ohio and Kentucky, two of the states that most people are betting on. As for Maine or Nevada, there are probably a great deal of clues to support those two as likely states as well. I think what they're trying to say is, "To all you people who think you have it right, think again. There is no right answer."
When you try to find the state that borders all four, there of course isn't one. This supports the theory that the city is located in whichever state is convenient for the episode. A slight clue comes with the fact that in the movie, their back yard is at the edge of town, while in several episodes, there are other houses beyond the back fence. But in order for the story to make sense this time around, (no explanations, don't want to spoil it) they had to be at the edge of town.
As for Shelbyville, it is one of the most common city names, after Springfield of course. There are many of them within driving distance of a Springfield.
The names are common. I had a friend in college whose legal name was Homer Jay Simpson, yes Jay like in the episode. Of course there are street names in every state named Homer and Lisa and so on.
The point isn't that they are in -a- state, it's that they're every family in every state, with a picket fence and 2.5 kids and ridiculous problems like the rest of us. The humor is in how they respond to normal situations and blow them incredibly out of proportion.
Kind of like the "years" some people have put into trying to figure out what state they're from.
The Simpsons is a parody of real life and the people and places that make it up. When you're telling such a story you don't have to have all the facts straight, just whichever ones lend themselves to a funny story.
I think it's conspicuous that in the Simpson's Movie, they list the four states that theirs borders, and they include Ohio and Kentucky, two of the states that most people are betting on. As for Maine or Nevada, there are probably a great deal of clues to support those two as likely states as well. I think what they're trying to say is, "To all you people who think you have it right, think again. There is no right answer."
When you try to find the state that borders all four, there of course isn't one. This supports the theory that the city is located in whichever state is convenient for the episode. A slight clue comes with the fact that in the movie, their back yard is at the edge of town, while in several episodes, there are other houses beyond the back fence. But in order for the story to make sense this time around, (no explanations, don't want to spoil it) they had to be at the edge of town.
As for Shelbyville, it is one of the most common city names, after Springfield of course. There are many of them within driving distance of a Springfield.
The names are common. I had a friend in college whose legal name was Homer Jay Simpson, yes Jay like in the episode. Of course there are street names in every state named Homer and Lisa and so on.
The point isn't that they are in -a- state, it's that they're every family in every state, with a picket fence and 2.5 kids and ridiculous problems like the rest of us. The humor is in how they respond to normal situations and blow them incredibly out of proportion.
Kind of like the "years" some people have put into trying to figure out what state they're from.
The Simpsons is a parody of real life and the people and places that make it up. When you're telling such a story you don't have to have all the facts straight, just whichever ones lend themselves to a funny story.
Anonymous -
28th December 2007
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If the states that border are Kentucky and Ohio, it has to be Indiana!!!
P.S. Try to prove me wrong!
If the states that border are Kentucky and Ohio, it has to be Indiana!!!
P.S. Try to prove me wrong!
Ryan -
23rd January 2008
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In the one of the newer episodes, called "Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind" the beginning pulls back from the simpson house to reveal that it is slightly southwest of the great lakes, making it Springfield, IL!!!!! FINALLY!
In the one of the newer episodes, called "Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind" the beginning pulls back from the simpson house to reveal that it is slightly southwest of the great lakes, making it Springfield, IL!!!!! FINALLY!
cheri -
6th February 2008
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I am from Springfield illinois and they did a contest to decide what springfield it was and ours was not selected... unless that was for a promo or something. If you look in our town we do have the smoke stacks just like the movie.. other things resemble our springfield also. I think out of all the springfields ours closest resembles it.
I am from Springfield illinois and they did a contest to decide what springfield it was and ours was not selected... unless that was for a promo or something. If you look in our town we do have the smoke stacks just like the movie.. other things resemble our springfield also. I think out of all the springfields ours closest resembles it.
cheri -
6th February 2008
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I am from Springfield illinois and they did a contest to decide what springfield it was and ours was not selected... unless that was for a promo or something. If you look in our town we do have the smoke stacks just like the movie.. other things resemble our springfield also. I think out of all the springfields ours closest resembles it.
I am from Springfield illinois and they did a contest to decide what springfield it was and ours was not selected... unless that was for a promo or something. If you look in our town we do have the smoke stacks just like the movie.. other things resemble our springfield also. I think out of all the springfields ours closest resembles it.
Anonymous -
15th February 2008
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springfield is not meant to be in any specific state, it is a fictional place in a cartoon show, the point of it being called springfield is because there are so many, so the writers can give "clues" to fuck with people...like all of you..who are convinced springfield is located in a specific state. its a cartoon they change things to fit different senerios.
springfield is not meant to be in any specific state, it is a fictional place in a cartoon show, the point of it being called springfield is because there are so many, so the writers can give "clues" to fuck with people...like all of you..who are convinced springfield is located in a specific state. its a cartoon they change things to fit different senerios.
extremist -
22nd February 2008
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youll never find out what state the simpsons live in until there absoulutly sure its the last season or movie plus its a cartoon there not supposed to make sense
youll never find out what state the simpsons live in until there absoulutly sure its the last season or movie plus its a cartoon there not supposed to make sense
Anonymous -
23rd March 2008
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It isn't possible for the Simpsons to exsist in any state, it's just a joke to wind you up. There are so many contradictions, they are most likely to exist in North California or Washington State, but even then it is impossible.
It isn't possible for the Simpsons to exsist in any state, it's just a joke to wind you up. There are so many contradictions, they are most likely to exist in North California or Washington State, but even then it is impossible.
Anonymous -
23rd March 2008
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Im from Ireland and I think all you Americans are pretty stupid, ITS A JOKE!
Im from Ireland and I think all you Americans are pretty stupid, ITS A JOKE!
Sumo 2 -
23rd March 2008
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The Simpsons suck, Family Guy is a million times better, and in Family Guy you can actually tell where it's set, amazing isn't it!
The Simpsons suck, Family Guy is a million times better, and in Family Guy you can actually tell where it's set, amazing isn't it!
simpsonking -
23rd March 2008
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It is like when the beatles had clues on there albums about paul's death.
The uncertain location of Springfield is a recurring joke in the series. There are 34 states in the United States that have at least one community with that name. Episodes frequently make fun of the fact that Springfield's state has never been revealed, by adding further conflicting descriptions, obscuring onscreen map representations, and interrupting conversational references. There has been much speculation on the location of the state. A web page discussing Springfield's location states that, due to the many contradictory clues, it is impossible for Springfield to exist in any set location.( http://snpp.com/guides/springfield.list.html)
David Silverman, a director for the Simpsons, has claimed that Springfield is in the fictional state of "North Tacoma" (or "North Takoma"). This is substantiated by the state abbreviations NT and TA used within the show. However, this has never been officially confirmed in any canonical episode of The Simpsons or by other Simpsons producers. Homer's driver license displays the state as NT and the ZIP code as 49007 (Kalamazoo, Michigan), although the area codes for Springfield have also been stated as 636 (East-Central Missouri) and 939 (Puerto Rico).
In The Simpsons Movie, the idea that the state cannot exist for real is further emphasized when Ned Flanders identifies the four bordering states as Ohio, Nevada, Maine, and Kentucky, most of which are vastly separated from each other. To promote the movie, various towns and cities across the United States called Springfield competed to hold the premiere of the movie in their town. Springfields from many different states entered the competition. The town of Springfield, Vermont, was elected to host the movie's premiere.
It is like when the beatles had clues on there albums about paul's death.
The uncertain location of Springfield is a recurring joke in the series. There are 34 states in the United States that have at least one community with that name. Episodes frequently make fun of the fact that Springfield's state has never been revealed, by adding further conflicting descriptions, obscuring onscreen map representations, and interrupting conversational references. There has been much speculation on the location of the state. A web page discussing Springfield's location states that, due to the many contradictory clues, it is impossible for Springfield to exist in any set location.( http://snpp.com/guides/springfield.list.html)
David Silverman, a director for the Simpsons, has claimed that Springfield is in the fictional state of "North Tacoma" (or "North Takoma"). This is substantiated by the state abbreviations NT and TA used within the show. However, this has never been officially confirmed in any canonical episode of The Simpsons or by other Simpsons producers. Homer's driver license displays the state as NT and the ZIP code as 49007 (Kalamazoo, Michigan), although the area codes for Springfield have also been stated as 636 (East-Central Missouri) and 939 (Puerto Rico).
In The Simpsons Movie, the idea that the state cannot exist for real is further emphasized when Ned Flanders identifies the four bordering states as Ohio, Nevada, Maine, and Kentucky, most of which are vastly separated from each other. To promote the movie, various towns and cities across the United States called Springfield competed to hold the premiere of the movie in their town. Springfields from many different states entered the competition. The town of Springfield, Vermont, was elected to host the movie's premiere.
Anonymous -
1st April 2008
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its springfield louisiana because there is an episode where they zoom out of springfield and it is clearly right left of florida and left of texas, which explains the rivers and the trees and the desert to the north and the sea and alot of things
its springfield louisiana because there is an episode where they zoom out of springfield and it is clearly right left of florida and left of texas, which explains the rivers and the trees and the desert to the north and the sea and alot of things
rick schroeder -
2nd April 2008
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i know the simpsons ive been to there house for drinks homer got wasted on wild turkey they live in kingston wa.
i know the simpsons ive been to there house for drinks homer got wasted on wild turkey they live in kingston wa.
Josh -
3rd April 2008
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Here's one for you all to look up. In 2000 there was an episode called "Behind the Laughter". After all the feuding of the family, the announcer clearly states they are a "Norther Kentucky family".
Here's one for you all to look up. In 2000 there was an episode called "Behind the Laughter". After all the feuding of the family, the announcer clearly states they are a "Norther Kentucky family".
Pamela -
16th April 2008
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You should read what others have written before writing... they already blew that out of the water two years ago on this thread.
You should read what others have written before writing... they already blew that out of the water two years ago on this thread.
Ewan Fulford -
8th April 2008
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Well threes a sign in Poppa's Got A Brand New Badge (where fat tony's going to go and kill homer) it says on the way there interstate 95 so its on the east coast of america! I 'm really pleased wiht myself for figuring that out.
Well threes a sign in Poppa's Got A Brand New Badge (where fat tony's going to go and kill homer) it says on the way there interstate 95 so its on the east coast of america! I 'm really pleased wiht myself for figuring that out.
anonymous -
9th April 2008
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what about the episode whe there was badlands just outside sprigfeild with oil feilds i say texas which i think explains the hurricane
what about the episode whe there was badlands just outside sprigfeild with oil feilds i say texas which i think explains the hurricane
Anonymous -
14th April 2008
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I saw an episode where someone wrote down a phone number and the area code was 636, which is Missouri
I saw an episode where someone wrote down a phone number and the area code was 636, which is Missouri
Logan -
17th April 2008
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The Simpsons live in the town of Springfield, PA.
-Springfield is a 45 minute drive from Harrisburg (Capital).
-It's 1 hour from the New Jersey shore. -It has a very large water inlet that leads out to the Atlantic Ocean.
-It's about a 2 hour bus ride to New York.
-It shares a nuclear power plant with the town of Limerick (Shelbyville) that they have a strong rivalry with.
-They have their own Minor League Baseball team.
-There is a local brew out of Springfield that you can't get outside the township.
There are a lot of other things that the towns share...I'll have to look them up later.
The Simpsons live in the town of Springfield, PA.
-Springfield is a 45 minute drive from Harrisburg (Capital).
-It's 1 hour from the New Jersey shore. -It has a very large water inlet that leads out to the Atlantic Ocean.
-It's about a 2 hour bus ride to New York.
-It shares a nuclear power plant with the town of Limerick (Shelbyville) that they have a strong rivalry with.
-They have their own Minor League Baseball team.
-There is a local brew out of Springfield that you can't get outside the township.
There are a lot of other things that the towns share...I'll have to look them up later.
Flying Chicken -
20th April 2008
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Yeah, but that Springfield dosen't have a harbour.
Yeah, but that Springfield dosen't have a harbour.
Anonymous -
22nd April 2008
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the simpsons is such a stupid show i can't believe you are all arguing about this..
the simpsons is such a stupid show i can't believe you are all arguing about this..
blasphemite -
27th April 2008
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It has to be a state that has a beach, as they go there several times.
It has to be a state that has a beach, as they go there several times.
Cheese man -
5th May 2008
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Heres one, ya know every guy who wrote on the 23rd march, and flying chicken and anonymous from 20th april were all me!!!
Heres one, ya know every guy who wrote on the 23rd march, and flying chicken and anonymous from 20th april were all me!!!
robblerobble -
26th May 2008
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the simpsons are obviously from hawaii. this explains why they are all asian, they always wear leis, and why dog the bounty hunter is maggie's real father.
the simpsons are obviously from hawaii. this explains why they are all asian, they always wear leis, and why dog the bounty hunter is maggie's real father.
Butters -
5th February 2009
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South park shuts down the simpsons there not that funny anymore. Two words. Cripple fight
South park shuts down the simpsons there not that funny anymore. Two words. Cripple fight
monkeybutt2000 -
28th June 2009
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yes southpark is funny, but this is a website for SIMPSONS FANS!
yes southpark is funny, but this is a website for SIMPSONS FANS!
THE ANSWER -
3rd June 2008
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go to this website. it gives u all the answers and evidence what state the simpsons live in
http://www.snpp.com/guides/springfield.list.html#evidence
go to this website. it gives u all the answers and evidence what state the simpsons live in
http://www.snpp.com/guides/springfield.list.html#evidence
johnny -
4th June 2008
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Meh, I'm satisfied with North Takoma. Marge draws an X through Florida on a map in which every state except North Dakota and Arizona is crossed off. She then states, "At least we are welcome in North Dakota and Arizona." To which Homer replies, "But Marge, Arizona smells funny." Marge then proceeds to put an X through Arizona. They cant live in Arizona. Their state currently holds death penalty for murder, so it isn't North Dakota.
Hooray for North Takoma!
Meh, I'm satisfied with North Takoma. Marge draws an X through Florida on a map in which every state except North Dakota and Arizona is crossed off. She then states, "At least we are welcome in North Dakota and Arizona." To which Homer replies, "But Marge, Arizona smells funny." Marge then proceeds to put an X through Arizona. They cant live in Arizona. Their state currently holds death penalty for murder, so it isn't North Dakota.
Hooray for North Takoma!
Cheese man -
5th June 2008
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dis is stupid will somebody please respond to me just say hi in the next box
dis is stupid will somebody please respond to me just say hi in the next box
Funky Fresh -
10th June 2008
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obviously, springfeild is meant to b in any state USA. mayb that's represented by north tacoma. anyway, the producers new that folks like u would over analyze, so they left clues that lead to just about every state (with a springfeild). its middle america. [[hi cheese man]]
obviously, springfeild is meant to b in any state USA. mayb that's represented by north tacoma. anyway, the producers new that folks like u would over analyze, so they left clues that lead to just about every state (with a springfeild). its middle america. [[hi cheese man]]
Anonymous -
12th June 2008
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THEY LIVE IN KENTUCKY! THEY REVEALED IT IN A SPECIAL!!! QUIT ARGUING ABOUT IT! IT'S KENTUCKY!
THEY LIVE IN KENTUCKY! THEY REVEALED IT IN A SPECIAL!!! QUIT ARGUING ABOUT IT! IT'S KENTUCKY!
Sven -
23rd June 2008
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Worst thread EVER!!!! The Simpsons are from Canada!!!!! There is no proof at all that they even live in The USA!!!! It's SO obvious it's good ole' Canada. You guys are morons!!!!!
Worst thread EVER!!!! The Simpsons are from Canada!!!!! There is no proof at all that they even live in The USA!!!! It's SO obvious it's good ole' Canada. You guys are morons!!!!!
nicko -
4th July 2008
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canafda! wtf havent u seen the episode were bart ges deph and his pants come down at the usa flag i couldnt see no canada flag and plus the simpsons live on a coast and mountains are there same with desset in west spring and incase u guys havent figured the creator matt groaning said 8 years ago that there isnt any state it is suppose to be a mystery because on the simpsons movie springfield borders these states ohio nevada maine and kentucky no towns or states border them all u guys are retarded fuck!
canafda! wtf havent u seen the episode were bart ges deph and his pants come down at the usa flag i couldnt see no canada flag and plus the simpsons live on a coast and mountains are there same with desset in west spring and incase u guys havent figured the creator matt groaning said 8 years ago that there isnt any state it is suppose to be a mystery because on the simpsons movie springfield borders these states ohio nevada maine and kentucky no towns or states border them all u guys are retarded fuck!
Ja -
8th July 2008
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Just because it shows them living by a body of water doesn't mean it's an ocean. It could be a lake, like the Great Lakes. But it's not Ohio because in the Simpsons movie. Flanders mentioned Ohio as one of the border stats.
Just because it shows them living by a body of water doesn't mean it's an ocean. It could be a lake, like the Great Lakes. But it's not Ohio because in the Simpsons movie. Flanders mentioned Ohio as one of the border stats.
nobody -
13th July 2008
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they live in a fake state cuz how could west springfield be 3 times the size of texas
they live in a fake state cuz how could west springfield be 3 times the size of texas
Sumo 2 -
17th July 2008
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dis is ridiculous i cant believe ur all even looking at this its a joke u sad, sad people
dis is ridiculous i cant believe ur all even looking at this its a joke u sad, sad people
Anonymous -
18th July 2008
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look it doesn't matter.. the whole point is to throw everyone off
look it doesn't matter.. the whole point is to throw everyone off
Caro -
12th August 2008
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No no nooooo listen in the begging opening credits, some episodes have marge in the supermarket with maggie,
Okay.! so when maggie gets scanned there's a number that pops up in the little screen. That number is 847.63 Okay, take away the period and thats an area code. UTAH.! =D
No no nooooo listen in the begging opening credits, some episodes have marge in the supermarket with maggie,
Okay.! so when maggie gets scanned there's a number that pops up in the little screen. That number is 847.63 Okay, take away the period and thats an area code. UTAH.! =D
Anonymous -
13th August 2008
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its a cartoon. they do not live in a state. in one episode, they say that east springfield is three times the size of texas. since the only state larger than texas is alaska and alaska does not have a springfield it is no state at all. more like anytown, usa. just enjoy the show
its a cartoon. they do not live in a state. in one episode, they say that east springfield is three times the size of texas. since the only state larger than texas is alaska and alaska does not have a springfield it is no state at all. more like anytown, usa. just enjoy the show
tommy -
13th August 2008
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its a cartoon. they do not live in a state. in one episode, they say that east springfield is three times the size of texas. since the only state larger than texas is alaska and alaska does not have a springfield it is no state at all. more like anytown, usa. just enjoy the show
its a cartoon. they do not live in a state. in one episode, they say that east springfield is three times the size of texas. since the only state larger than texas is alaska and alaska does not have a springfield it is no state at all. more like anytown, usa. just enjoy the show
Cole -
20th August 2008
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It's obviously a running joke. Here's why.
-Springfield in almost every state.
-Several Springfields near Shelbyvilles
-I-95 runs countrywide
-KBBL (K, instead of W, call letter denotes west of Mississippi River) but Marge almost says Ohio, twice.
-They're near the desert, and it snows.
I could keep going, but the majority of you that are closed minded need to accept and recognize the brilliant recurring joke that is.
It's obviously a running joke. Here's why.
-Springfield in almost every state.
-Several Springfields near Shelbyvilles
-I-95 runs countrywide
-KBBL (K, instead of W, call letter denotes west of Mississippi River) but Marge almost says Ohio, twice.
-They're near the desert, and it snows.
I could keep going, but the majority of you that are closed minded need to accept and recognize the brilliant recurring joke that is.
jaz -
24th August 2008
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using a list of clues from
http://www.snpp.com/guides/springfield.list.html
and reading just about every post on here, i ruled out states that springfield can't be in. i started with only a list of states that actually have a real springfield. for some clues that ruled out states on the list I also considered "hmm, maybe springfield is in another part of the state"
these are the states springfield can be in:
Arkansas
Illinois
Maryland
Mississippi
Nebraska
North Carolina
Ohio
South Carolina
South Dakota
Virginia
ps: although this is fun when you are bored, it's really just a running joke!
using a list of clues from
http://www.snpp.com/guides/springfield.list.html
and reading just about every post on here, i ruled out states that springfield can't be in. i started with only a list of states that actually have a real springfield. for some clues that ruled out states on the list I also considered "hmm, maybe springfield is in another part of the state"
these are the states springfield can be in:
Arkansas
Illinois
Maryland
Mississippi
Nebraska
North Carolina
Ohio
South Carolina
South Dakota
Virginia
ps: although this is fun when you are bored, it's really just a running joke!
Sam P. -
28th August 2008
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I just figured out which Springfield the Simpsons live in.
Since there's a Springfield in so many states, you could never tell.
Mr. Burns "We want you to smuggle in sugar from south of the border."
Homer "You mean Tennessee?"
The only two states that have Tennessee as a southern border are Kentucky, and Virginia.
Springfield had always had a rivalry with the neighboring city Shelbyville.
There's no Shelbyville in Virginia, but there is one in Kentucky. Shelbyville and Springfield are only an hour apart, so this must be the Shelbyville that is near Springfield.
So, the Simpsons must live in Kentucky because of its southern border being Tennessee, and containing the two near cities Springfield, and Shelbyville.
I just figured out which Springfield the Simpsons live in.
Since there's a Springfield in so many states, you could never tell.
Mr. Burns "We want you to smuggle in sugar from south of the border."
Homer "You mean Tennessee?"
The only two states that have Tennessee as a southern border are Kentucky, and Virginia.
Springfield had always had a rivalry with the neighboring city Shelbyville.
There's no Shelbyville in Virginia, but there is one in Kentucky. Shelbyville and Springfield are only an hour apart, so this must be the Shelbyville that is near Springfield.
So, the Simpsons must live in Kentucky because of its southern border being Tennessee, and containing the two near cities Springfield, and Shelbyville.
Anonymous -
29th August 2008
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in the episode behind the laughter they say that they live in kentucky
in the episode behind the laughter they say that they live in kentucky
Anonymous -
29th August 2008
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I agree with everyone who has said that Springfield is just a fictional town, because it is. It is a total compilation of many different cities in many different states. There have been some very strong clues in some early seasons that it was in Oregon or Northern California, one such episode when they are moving "upstate" so Homer could work for that terrorist. They are driving through a forest and Lisa explicitly says that they are driving through a Redwood forest, and the only place on Earth where Redwood forests exist is California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia (Canada). If you were to speculate, there isn't enough rain for it be in western Washington, and also not enough snow to be in Washington period. If it were the coast in Oregon it would make sense... lack of snow, not as much rain as further north, potential for hurricanes, mountains on the coast, ocean, plus desert in the interior of the state. So I think Matt strongly designed the show after his home state or just slightly outside (northern California).... however, there was one episode where the 'camera' pans out and up into space and it lifts off right around the Louisiana coast, but we know it isn't fashioned after the gulf coast.
As many clues as there are, it's pretty cool to think that it really is just Springfield Anystate. There is a little bit of everything in there, that's what makes the show so much fun. And yes, the writers like to mess with everyone, as many times there have been different state abbreviations inserted after Springfield on drivers licenses and newspapers.
But if I were to surmise... I would have to say Oregon, there are just too many similarities. Nobody has an accent (except Cletus), it is mostly a white (yellow) population, not particularly religious, has a small presence of an Italian community and is also attractive to immigrants (Apu, Kookie Kwan), a mild climate where it doesn't really get hot or cold... you see the 'generic" face that the writers have given the town?
But I still stand behind the whole Redwood forest thing.....
I agree with everyone who has said that Springfield is just a fictional town, because it is. It is a total compilation of many different cities in many different states. There have been some very strong clues in some early seasons that it was in Oregon or Northern California, one such episode when they are moving "upstate" so Homer could work for that terrorist. They are driving through a forest and Lisa explicitly says that they are driving through a Redwood forest, and the only place on Earth where Redwood forests exist is California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia (Canada). If you were to speculate, there isn't enough rain for it be in western Washington, and also not enough snow to be in Washington period. If it were the coast in Oregon it would make sense... lack of snow, not as much rain as further north, potential for hurricanes, mountains on the coast, ocean, plus desert in the interior of the state. So I think Matt strongly designed the show after his home state or just slightly outside (northern California).... however, there was one episode where the 'camera' pans out and up into space and it lifts off right around the Louisiana coast, but we know it isn't fashioned after the gulf coast.
As many clues as there are, it's pretty cool to think that it really is just Springfield Anystate. There is a little bit of everything in there, that's what makes the show so much fun. And yes, the writers like to mess with everyone, as many times there have been different state abbreviations inserted after Springfield on drivers licenses and newspapers.
But if I were to surmise... I would have to say Oregon, there are just too many similarities. Nobody has an accent (except Cletus), it is mostly a white (yellow) population, not particularly religious, has a small presence of an Italian community and is also attractive to immigrants (Apu, Kookie Kwan), a mild climate where it doesn't really get hot or cold... you see the 'generic" face that the writers have given the town?
But I still stand behind the whole Redwood forest thing.....
brian -
30th August 2008
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in one episode where nelson throws his birthday party he talks about highway 88 and again in another episode where homer starts to walk a lot the camera zooms out and it looks like its near the middle of the U.S.
in one episode where nelson throws his birthday party he talks about highway 88 and again in another episode where homer starts to walk a lot the camera zooms out and it looks like its near the middle of the U.S.
something -
6th September 2008
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i think the simpsons live in kentucky.in one episode were marge banns sugar from springfeild so homer joins an illegal group to smuggle sugar. mr burns says " we are going to smuggle in sugar from south of the border" and homer replies,"you mean tennissi?" and kentucky is north of tennissi
i think the simpsons live in kentucky.in one episode were marge banns sugar from springfeild so homer joins an illegal group to smuggle sugar. mr burns says " we are going to smuggle in sugar from south of the border" and homer replies,"you mean tennissi?" and kentucky is north of tennissi
norell -
29th September 2008
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i think they live in virginia! its close to water, new york..n i just saw the new episode last night where flanders n homer were bounty hunters..n they got on the metro. n i live in springfield va n we have a metro out here...i dunno about all the other springfields??
i think they live in virginia! its close to water, new york..n i just saw the new episode last night where flanders n homer were bounty hunters..n they got on the metro. n i live in springfield va n we have a metro out here...i dunno about all the other springfields??
Anonymous -
13th October 2008
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Here's what i think. Its not clear, but I do remember in an episode saying they live somewhere in the midwest. I am thinking in order of what is likely it goes: Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio. I think it is either Missouri or Kentucky, and the clues are so close its hard to pick by reading the posts. I'm okay with narrowing it down to two states.
Here's what i think. Its not clear, but I do remember in an episode saying they live somewhere in the midwest. I am thinking in order of what is likely it goes: Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio. I think it is either Missouri or Kentucky, and the clues are so close its hard to pick by reading the posts. I'm okay with narrowing it down to two states.
Anonymous -
15th October 2008
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at the end of the behind the laughter episode, they clearly say family from northern kentucky
at the end of the behind the laughter episode, they clearly say family from northern kentucky
Acie -
15th October 2008
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I thought one time the former director, David Silverman said that they live in a fictional state called "North Takoma"....but i dont know
I thought one time the former director, David Silverman said that they live in a fictional state called "North Takoma"....but i dont know
Anonymous -
23rd October 2008
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I just was watching an episode where homer becomes a security gaurd for the town and the mafia wants to kill him so they show them driving to homers house, there is a sign along the high way that says interstate 95 then a short time later a sign that says springfield and the population, if you look up interstate 95 and springfield on google maps its a town in VA.
I just was watching an episode where homer becomes a security gaurd for the town and the mafia wants to kill him so they show them driving to homers house, there is a sign along the high way that says interstate 95 then a short time later a sign that says springfield and the population, if you look up interstate 95 and springfield on google maps its a town in VA.
alycia =-] -
30th October 2008
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they probly live in Organ... thats where the writer is from(Portland Organ) and alot of there names and street names are the same as in Organ.
Also:
In a 2004 Austin Chronicle article, a publicist for the show comments: "Matt had the Simpsons live in Springfield because it was the most common city name in the U.S. The writers 'toy' with the state location constantly, (thus) there is no specified state...."
they probly live in Organ... thats where the writer is from(Portland Organ) and alot of there names and street names are the same as in Organ.
Also:
In a 2004 Austin Chronicle article, a publicist for the show comments: "Matt had the Simpsons live in Springfield because it was the most common city name in the U.S. The writers 'toy' with the state location constantly, (thus) there is no specified state...."
poo -
9th November 2008
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Ok, in the episode where Marge and Lisa are painting eggs, Marge rings some person and the person says, "whats your address."
Marge says 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield..." Then Maude comes in and Marge say, "Oh-hio Maude"
It is definately in Ohio, case closed
Ok, in the episode where Marge and Lisa are painting eggs, Marge rings some person and the person says, "whats your address."
Marge says 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield..." Then Maude comes in and Marge say, "Oh-hio Maude"
It is definately in Ohio, case closed
Anonymous -
12th November 2008
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I think they live in Mexico. Oh no, sorry, I accidently hit "SAP" on my remote control. Oh no wait, I disagree with myself, it's in China. OBVIOUSLY.
I think they live in Mexico. Oh no, sorry, I accidently hit "SAP" on my remote control. Oh no wait, I disagree with myself, it's in China. OBVIOUSLY.
Wolfy The G -
16th November 2008
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In the episode when Bart goes to camp because he needed to be disciplined Marge Said "Oh Homer look! this is the best camp in North Oregon."
Nentum Relnacks
In the episode when Bart goes to camp because he needed to be disciplined Marge Said "Oh Homer look! this is the best camp in North Oregon."
Nentum Relnacks
Ale -
24th November 2008
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I jst bougth simpsons season 11 and i was watching the last episode of the season behind the lafter.
It says at the end the future looks bright for this NORTH KENTUCKY family but on the subtitles it says SOUTH MISSOURI.
I think this is pretty strange and considering in the movie Ned Flanders says to bart that kentucky is one of the cities bordering springfield my guess is that it is Missouri
I jst bougth simpsons season 11 and i was watching the last episode of the season behind the lafter.
It says at the end the future looks bright for this NORTH KENTUCKY family but on the subtitles it says SOUTH MISSOURI.
I think this is pretty strange and considering in the movie Ned Flanders says to bart that kentucky is one of the cities bordering springfield my guess is that it is Missouri
taylor -
26th November 2008
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I've always thought it was in IL. However I was watching the "Homer Simpson, This is yiur wife" episode. And in the beginning credits when the cashier scans Maggie the price screen says 84763 which is
Rockville, UT 84763. Clue? Idk. Just thought I'd share.
I've always thought it was in IL. However I was watching the "Homer Simpson, This is yiur wife" episode. And in the beginning credits when the cashier scans Maggie the price screen says 84763 which is
Rockville, UT 84763. Clue? Idk. Just thought I'd share.
Clarky -
4th December 2008
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1 thing in a few episode homer roots for such teams as the broncos,bengals and browns cud it be colorado or ohio...also in the episode where marge and homer have lisa and bart chase them around the US and they go over the waterfall doing the naughty...they say that the hotel marge and homer were staying at got hit by a tornado...which means no NY,California,Nevada,Oregon, or Washimgton sorry fellas
1 thing in a few episode homer roots for such teams as the broncos,bengals and browns cud it be colorado or ohio...also in the episode where marge and homer have lisa and bart chase them around the US and they go over the waterfall doing the naughty...they say that the hotel marge and homer were staying at got hit by a tornado...which means no NY,California,Nevada,Oregon, or Washimgton sorry fellas
Anonymous -
4th December 2008
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In one of the halloween episods, when homer gets cloned, the government guy says "The Homers stared here" and if you freze it, it shows 6 states, so it has to be one of the states...and none are IL
and whats a spam robot?
In one of the halloween episods, when homer gets cloned, the government guy says "The Homers stared here" and if you freze it, it shows 6 states, so it has to be one of the states...and none are IL
and whats a spam robot?
bob -
4th December 2008
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In one of the halloween episods, when homer gets cloned, the government guy says "The Homers stared here" and if you freze it, it shows 6 states, so it has to be one of the states...and none are IL
and whats a spam robot?
In one of the halloween episods, when homer gets cloned, the government guy says "The Homers stared here" and if you freze it, it shows 6 states, so it has to be one of the states...and none are IL
and whats a spam robot?
bob -
4th December 2008
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In one of the halloween episods, when homer gets cloned, the government guy says "The Homers stared here" and if you freze it, it shows 6 states, so it has to be one of the states...and none are IL
and whats a spam robot?
In one of the halloween episods, when homer gets cloned, the government guy says "The Homers stared here" and if you freze it, it shows 6 states, so it has to be one of the states...and none are IL
and whats a spam robot?
jason perkins -
8th December 2008
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The writers toy with three states. Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky. All three are mentioned the most in the Simpsons episodes and all three have a Springfield. They switch up these three states to keep you guessing. If they focused on one state we would all know where they live. Using these three mid-western states, they can keep the mystery alive. They mention living near Chicago on numerous occasions, they mention living north of Kentucky on numerous occasions, and mention Kentucky on numerous occasions including a behind the scenes episodes. Happy to help all of you out.
The writers toy with three states. Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky. All three are mentioned the most in the Simpsons episodes and all three have a Springfield. They switch up these three states to keep you guessing. If they focused on one state we would all know where they live. Using these three mid-western states, they can keep the mystery alive. They mention living near Chicago on numerous occasions, they mention living north of Kentucky on numerous occasions, and mention Kentucky on numerous occasions including a behind the scenes episodes. Happy to help all of you out.
Anonymous -
15th December 2008
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I personally think it is Texas because in one episode, Homer yells "Go Texas!" when he is in Canada. Also, there is that Texas guy that always shoots his pistols and there are cactuses everywhere when they are driving
I personally think it is Texas because in one episode, Homer yells "Go Texas!" when he is in Canada. Also, there is that Texas guy that always shoots his pistols and there are cactuses everywhere when they are driving
Anonymous -
17th December 2008
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I don't know what is their state . in behind the laughter they say that the future looks bright for this nort kentuky family but in papa don't leech Lurleen Lumpkin sais that she's the happiest girl in witch ever side of misisipy this is.So i tink nortern kentuky or misisipy
I don't know what is their state . in behind the laughter they say that the future looks bright for this nort kentuky family but in papa don't leech Lurleen Lumpkin sais that she's the happiest girl in witch ever side of misisipy this is.So i tink nortern kentuky or misisipy
anomynous -
18th December 2008
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nope hes right its in kansas it tells you in one episode but also super intendent skinner says its on the left of missouri whenever they look at the school window. (only released once episode)
nope hes right its in kansas it tells you in one episode but also super intendent skinner says its on the left of missouri whenever they look at the school window. (only released once episode)
Michelle -
24th December 2008
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I'll throw my 2 cents in here. This is merely conjecture, mind you, developed after reading several of the posts here. Connecticut (I'm sure there's evidence to the contrary, so no acidic retorts) seems like a good bet based on their death penalty. There is an episode (no, I don't know the name, I have it on disc though) where Bart befriends Ralph and they visit the old Springfield prison. There is an electric chair in obvious disuse for some period of time (may just be because the prison closed, again this is all hypothetical). Researching the death penalty shows CT changed its method from chair to injection in 1995. A more obscure bit of proof for this is the comment Dr. Hibbert makes to Marge in another episode: "...if this was my last meal, I'd tell the warden Bring on the lethal injection!". This episode aired in 1996.
Minor details, but another fun line of thought to go on. I'm personally of the camp that it's a composite of several states.
I'll throw my 2 cents in here. This is merely conjecture, mind you, developed after reading several of the posts here. Connecticut (I'm sure there's evidence to the contrary, so no acidic retorts) seems like a good bet based on their death penalty. There is an episode (no, I don't know the name, I have it on disc though) where Bart befriends Ralph and they visit the old Springfield prison. There is an electric chair in obvious disuse for some period of time (may just be because the prison closed, again this is all hypothetical). Researching the death penalty shows CT changed its method from chair to injection in 1995. A more obscure bit of proof for this is the comment Dr. Hibbert makes to Marge in another episode: "...if this was my last meal, I'd tell the warden Bring on the lethal injection!". This episode aired in 1996.
Minor details, but another fun line of thought to go on. I'm personally of the camp that it's a composite of several states.
Michelle -
24th December 2008
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And for those who are getting a bit hostile with the "it's a joke", "you'll never figure it out", "ur a <insert poorly spelled insult here>", the purpose of this (at least for educated folks) is to USE YOUR BRAIN to find details of the show that may draw you to a particular state. True, none of these guesses is going to be dead on, but I've certainly been entertained reading all these.
It's called Google. Use it.
And for those who are getting a bit hostile with the "it's a joke", "you'll never figure it out", "ur a <insert poorly spelled insult here>", the purpose of this (at least for educated folks) is to USE YOUR BRAIN to find details of the show that may draw you to a particular state. True, none of these guesses is going to be dead on, but I've certainly been entertained reading all these.
It's called Google. Use it.
Just Brad -
5th January 2009
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The Spirngfield in The Simpsons is a FICTIONAL mid-sized town. I believe that it has no real location. The creator Matt has tried to give out several different clues that don't make sense when put together just so he can toy with our heads. It is still possible that they do live in a particular state however, he has made the location so out of the ordinary so that no one could ever guess where it was.
However if you look at the episode Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes? Herbet (Homer's half brother) is at a ticket booth at a train station to go Homers house. He has a conversation with the ticket agent:
Herb: I want a ticket to Springfield.
Ticket Agent: Springfield, Illinois?
Herb: No.
Ticket Agent: Springfield, Massachusetts?
Herb: No, Springfield (A train whistles past ass he says the name of the State)
A train whistle blows as Herb says the name of the State preventing us from hearing what he said.
It is unknown if that conversation was shown on air however it was in the preliminary script which could actually prove something. The writters may not of wanted to put it to air because they were afraid that It gave away to much.
So I guess you could say that it kinda gives a clue and partly proves that the Simpsons do not live in Illinois or Massachusetts if the writers may of been planning to put it in. If you guys are desperate then you will have to go through all the other Springfields in the United States that are not located in Illinois or Massachusetts and use your clues to find out the answer.
The Spirngfield in The Simpsons is a FICTIONAL mid-sized town. I believe that it has no real location. The creator Matt has tried to give out several different clues that don't make sense when put together just so he can toy with our heads. It is still possible that they do live in a particular state however, he has made the location so out of the ordinary so that no one could ever guess where it was.
However if you look at the episode Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes? Herbet (Homer's half brother) is at a ticket booth at a train station to go Homers house. He has a conversation with the ticket agent:
Herb: I want a ticket to Springfield.
Ticket Agent: Springfield, Illinois?
Herb: No.
Ticket Agent: Springfield, Massachusetts?
Herb: No, Springfield (A train whistles past ass he says the name of the State)
A train whistle blows as Herb says the name of the State preventing us from hearing what he said.
It is unknown if that conversation was shown on air however it was in the preliminary script which could actually prove something. The writters may not of wanted to put it to air because they were afraid that It gave away to much.
So I guess you could say that it kinda gives a clue and partly proves that the Simpsons do not live in Illinois or Massachusetts if the writers may of been planning to put it in. If you guys are desperate then you will have to go through all the other Springfields in the United States that are not located in Illinois or Massachusetts and use your clues to find out the answer.
Just Brad -
5th January 2009
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Also to add onto that, go on this website: http://www.simpsonsstate.com/
Look at the map. It shows all the states that can not be the State in which the Simpsons live in which are all coloured in red. All the states in white are the remaining ones.
Underneath, there is a table with each state and it explains why each of the red states have been eliminated with proof from quotes from many different episodes.
Also to add onto that, go on this website: http://www.simpsonsstate.com/
Look at the map. It shows all the states that can not be the State in which the Simpsons live in which are all coloured in red. All the states in white are the remaining ones.
Underneath, there is a table with each state and it explains why each of the red states have been eliminated with proof from quotes from many different episodes.
Steph -
13th January 2009
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I think it's Pennsylvania. The episode where Selma and Abe shack up gives a hint: as the manager of the Springfield DMV, Selma is informed that the new motor laws are held up in Harrisburg--capital of PA. ? :)
I think it's Pennsylvania. The episode where Selma and Abe shack up gives a hint: as the manager of the Springfield DMV, Selma is informed that the new motor laws are held up in Harrisburg--capital of PA. ? :)
Anonymous -
15th January 2009
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In the simpsons movie ned flanders shows bart the 4 states that barder springfeild. maine, kentucky, nevada, and ohio. That is PHISICLY IMPOSSIBLE. They don't live in a real state. Their state bird id the pot-bellied sparrow, and their "State pasta" is bowtie. State flag? Well, it isn't a real state flag. Plus, they say their's a "West Springfeild" 3 times The size of texas.
In the simpsons movie ned flanders shows bart the 4 states that barder springfeild. maine, kentucky, nevada, and ohio. That is PHISICLY IMPOSSIBLE. They don't live in a real state. Their state bird id the pot-bellied sparrow, and their "State pasta" is bowtie. State flag? Well, it isn't a real state flag. Plus, they say their's a "West Springfeild" 3 times The size of texas.
melissa -
23rd January 2009
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Fact: the simpsons do not live in a state. For those of you who are trying to figure it out, dont. If you were a real fan of the show you would no that. Reasons why they don't live in a real state 1) one episode they drive to Las Vegas 2) another they drive to Vermont 3) the movie they drive to Alaska ...... do the math...
Fact: the simpsons do not live in a state. For those of you who are trying to figure it out, dont. If you were a real fan of the show you would no that. Reasons why they don't live in a real state 1) one episode they drive to Las Vegas 2) another they drive to Vermont 3) the movie they drive to Alaska ...... do the math...
Emmie -
25th January 2009
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In "Revenge is a dish best served three times" it says at the end that Homer is from Connecticut.
Also, In one of them, someone says "best in the west coast." Marge replies "But this is the east coast"
Connecticut is the most constant.
One of them, a boy says "I didn't know what state you lived in"
Lisa says "There's been a mystery about that, but if we put the clues together, I think we could figure it out"
So there is an answer.
In "Revenge is a dish best served three times" it says at the end that Homer is from Connecticut.
Also, In one of them, someone says "best in the west coast." Marge replies "But this is the east coast"
Connecticut is the most constant.
One of them, a boy says "I didn't know what state you lived in"
Lisa says "There's been a mystery about that, but if we put the clues together, I think we could figure it out"
So there is an answer.
your all stupid -
3rd February 2009
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Most of you are stupid, also in "2 bad neihbors: they say that they are in 1 of the 9 states george bush( SR. you ignorant fucks) but none of those point to any of the clues, so they either live in a made up place, or they move around
and here are states that they can not be in because of stating that they ar enot
florida,Illionis,alaska, hawaii,connecticut
THEY IN NO WAY LIVE IN ILLIONIS BECAUSE THE CAPITAL IS SPRINGFIELD, AND THEY SAY THEY DONT LIVE IN THE CAPITAL
Most of you are stupid, also in "2 bad neihbors: they say that they are in 1 of the 9 states george bush( SR. you ignorant fucks) but none of those point to any of the clues, so they either live in a made up place, or they move around
and here are states that they can not be in because of stating that they ar enot
florida,Illionis,alaska, hawaii,connecticut
THEY IN NO WAY LIVE IN ILLIONIS BECAUSE THE CAPITAL IS SPRINGFIELD, AND THEY SAY THEY DONT LIVE IN THE CAPITAL
Anonymous -
25th April 2009
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actually the capital is Capital City home of the Capital City Isotopes.
actually the capital is Capital City home of the Capital City Isotopes.
Just Brad -
5th February 2009
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It could be somewhere near Arizona becausse remember in the Kill Gil, Volumes I & II episode. Gil moves to Scottsdale, Arizona. The Simpsons decide to drive there as it is in driving distance. It doesn't take long.
It could be somewhere near Arizona becausse remember in the Kill Gil, Volumes I & II episode. Gil moves to Scottsdale, Arizona. The Simpsons decide to drive there as it is in driving distance. It doesn't take long.
Cleva chik -
10th February 2009
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springfield is not in a real state
they just say that they live in a state to lead you all on a wild goose chase.
the geographical features in springfield change in every episode making it impossible for the springfield to be in any state
the writers just have a sense of humor and love imagining all of you racking you brains and buying simpson dvd's must to find out what state they live in
so stop trying to figure out what state they live in because they live in because they don't live in any state that we've heard of because IT DOESN'T EXIST!!!
live with it
xxx
springfield is not in a real state
they just say that they live in a state to lead you all on a wild goose chase.
the geographical features in springfield change in every episode making it impossible for the springfield to be in any state
the writers just have a sense of humor and love imagining all of you racking you brains and buying simpson dvd's must to find out what state they live in
so stop trying to figure out what state they live in because they live in because they don't live in any state that we've heard of because IT DOESN'T EXIST!!!
live with it
xxx
Lauren -
14th February 2009
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I am watching the episode where Homer uses marijuana medicinally. I am at the part where Homer is at a Phish concert in support of medicinal marijuana and the building it is staged at is distinctly the Art Institute of Chicago.
I am watching the episode where Homer uses marijuana medicinally. I am at the part where Homer is at a Phish concert in support of medicinal marijuana and the building it is staged at is distinctly the Art Institute of Chicago.
Antonio -
18th February 2009
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First of all, the Simpsons most likely don't live in any actual state. The city they live in is probably a combination of all the Springfields in the U.S. That is most likely why they go to specific states so easily. But, if some people don't believe me, I suggest two ways to find the state they live in. First, try watching every episode including the movie and eliminate the states they DON'T live in for sure. Or, you could do a search on the location of every DMV in the U.S. and find ones located in a Springfield. Then you might be able to find the answer.
First of all, the Simpsons most likely don't live in any actual state. The city they live in is probably a combination of all the Springfields in the U.S. That is most likely why they go to specific states so easily. But, if some people don't believe me, I suggest two ways to find the state they live in. First, try watching every episode including the movie and eliminate the states they DON'T live in for sure. Or, you could do a search on the location of every DMV in the U.S. and find ones located in a Springfield. Then you might be able to find the answer.
Mike -
2nd March 2009
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Well i remember in the simpsons movie they said when they were on the hill you can see the states that border springfield kentucky maine and something else...they do talk about massachusetts alot though
Well i remember in the simpsons movie they said when they were on the hill you can see the states that border springfield kentucky maine and something else...they do talk about massachusetts alot though
francie johnson -
5th March 2009
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okay this is a tv show
maybe the makers didn't want you to know
where there from. god, it's a freaking
animation show too i mean come on.
GET OVER IT
okay this is a tv show
maybe the makers didn't want you to know
where there from. god, it's a freaking
animation show too i mean come on.
GET OVER IT
David Capo -
28th March 2009
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But it's fun to talk about stuff like this.
But it's fun to talk about stuff like this.
monkeybutt2000 -
27th June 2009
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yes it is fun, but check out mr. plow! when Homer makes his commercial it shows his PHONE NUMBER. Check the area code! If there is no phone number or area code well i'm sorry! Besides it's not nice to blame a ten year old girl!!!
yes it is fun, but check out mr. plow! when Homer makes his commercial it shows his PHONE NUMBER. Check the area code! If there is no phone number or area code well i'm sorry! Besides it's not nice to blame a ten year old girl!!!
Anonymous -
8th March 2009
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when you see homers it says NT some people think it means Not telling others think its an imaginary state called north takoma either way go to this sight,www.snpp/guides/springfield/.list.html I think its kentucky.
when you see homers it says NT some people think it means Not telling others think its an imaginary state called north takoma either way go to this sight,www.snpp/guides/springfield/.list.html I think its kentucky.
Anonymous -
10th March 2009
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holy cow yall are some simpson fans aint yall!!! i like santa helper!!
holy cow yall are some simpson fans aint yall!!! i like santa helper!!
hsa -
14th March 2009
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when marge was talking on the phone in one episode and she is asked were she lives and she says Evergreen Terrace, Spriengfield, and then the guy on the phone asks what state, and the same minute Maude walks in and she says ' Oh - hi - ya maude' and it sound like ' Ohio Maude' it sound like a clue to me. But sometimes springfield has a harbor and like that, but in the movie the town is in the middle of the country. That makes pepole wonder
when marge was talking on the phone in one episode and she is asked were she lives and she says Evergreen Terrace, Spriengfield, and then the guy on the phone asks what state, and the same minute Maude walks in and she says ' Oh - hi - ya maude' and it sound like ' Ohio Maude' it sound like a clue to me. But sometimes springfield has a harbor and like that, but in the movie the town is in the middle of the country. That makes pepole wonder
hsa -
14th March 2009
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and in what 2 states is it legal to sell kids ? in the episode that bart, lisa and maggie get that babysitter Shary Bobbins, and then Skinner is selling Jimbo Jones and says 'boy for sale!' and then jimbo says' is this legal?' and then skinner says 'only here and mississippi' so maybe there is this other state that it is legal ? but how should i know.. i live not in america although i live very near and speak englis
and in what 2 states is it legal to sell kids ? in the episode that bart, lisa and maggie get that babysitter Shary Bobbins, and then Skinner is selling Jimbo Jones and says 'boy for sale!' and then jimbo says' is this legal?' and then skinner says 'only here and mississippi' so maybe there is this other state that it is legal ? but how should i know.. i live not in america although i live very near and speak englis
Krista -
19th March 2009
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Ive always thought it was CT. Their leaves change in the fall which is pretty much a new england thing. But sometimes when they drive and get lost the road looks like a desert. I dunno if we will ever know for sure. In the movie they are pretty far from Alaska so Id assume they arnt from the north west. Also in an episode where Moe went with the Simpson's to the wordloaf they weren't to far away from VT.
Ive always thought it was CT. Their leaves change in the fall which is pretty much a new england thing. But sometimes when they drive and get lost the road looks like a desert. I dunno if we will ever know for sure. In the movie they are pretty far from Alaska so Id assume they arnt from the north west. Also in an episode where Moe went with the Simpson's to the wordloaf they weren't to far away from VT.
Just Brad -
20th March 2009
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Remember how in episode, "The Italain Bob" Homer gives that mug thing to some old Italian lady for memory and I am certain that it says Kentucky on it. After all, people continously mention that episode where it says that the simpsons are a north kentucky family.
Remember how in episode, "The Italain Bob" Homer gives that mug thing to some old Italian lady for memory and I am certain that it says Kentucky on it. After all, people continously mention that episode where it says that the simpsons are a north kentucky family.
hsa -
29th March 2009
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in the movie flanders says to bart : 'here are the four states around springfield' and he sayd, Nevada, Maine, Ohio and Kentucky! So it can't be some of those states ! :/ I am starting to think they don't live in an actual state, because all the clues cross each other!
in the movie flanders says to bart : 'here are the four states around springfield' and he sayd, Nevada, Maine, Ohio and Kentucky! So it can't be some of those states ! :/ I am starting to think they don't live in an actual state, because all the clues cross each other!
anon. -
1st April 2009
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the simpsons live in ohio. In one episode a character is giving his address out and starts to say 'Springfield, Ohio' but instead says 'Springfield, O hi ya midge'
the simpsons live in ohio. In one episode a character is giving his address out and starts to say 'Springfield, Ohio' but instead says 'Springfield, O hi ya midge'
Amanda -
4th April 2009
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IIn the Simpsons episode where Lisa finds out Jebidiah Springfield is a fake-anyway, they go to dig up his grave and throw dirt on Adlai Stevenson's grave-he is buried in Bloomington, IL??????????
IIn the Simpsons episode where Lisa finds out Jebidiah Springfield is a fake-anyway, they go to dig up his grave and throw dirt on Adlai Stevenson's grave-he is buried in Bloomington, IL??????????
Bill -
5th April 2009
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It's Missouri, there are tons of St. Louis references that only people from St. Louis would know.
It's Missouri, there are tons of St. Louis references that only people from St. Louis would know.
David Capo -
12th April 2009
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It could also be Arizona because in one episode this new girl says Springfield has a weird smell. Then in the episode where they go to Florida, Homer says Arizona smells funny. I think there might be some connection there.
It could also be Arizona because in one episode this new girl says Springfield has a weird smell. Then in the episode where they go to Florida, Homer says Arizona smells funny. I think there might be some connection there.
Baron von Schnitzelberg -
14th April 2009
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It can't be Missouri because of the episode where Supt. Chalmers says about the moving of the school brick by brick. It's not Alaska, Hawaii, Florida or Delaware because in the Simpsons Movie they move to Alaska and they've visited Hawaii, Florida and Delaware. Can't remember the episodes but I know they have. It can't be Ohio because for some reason (can't remember why) Homer and Marge were going to Dayton, Ohio then decided to go to Miami instead. It's not Nevada because in the episode where Homer and Ned go to Las Vegas, at the end they're kicked out at the state line and begin walking home. It's not Pennsylvania because in one episode Ned moved there. The Simpsons Movie also says that Springfield's border states are Nevada, Maine, Ohio and Kentucky. While those states are nowhere near each other, at least we know they don't live there. In 'Crimson Tide', it shows Springfield harbour is on the west coast, also Springfield has beaches and there's the Sea Captain, proving Springfield is by the coast (or he wouldn't be a very good sea captain). It's not New Mexico because Smithers goes to New Mexico to do some queer ass Malibu Stacey play thingy and Mr Burns says 'Wait. There's a NEW Mexico?' It's not Arizona because Homer said it smells funny. It's also not Vermont because they go there in one episode. Basically, I could go on forever. The writers just toy with the Simpson's locatio every episode. If they did live somewhere though, I would go for Oregon. Matt Groening is from Oregon so he might base it there, Springfield is on the west coast, has forests, bears, snow, mountains, and occasionally desert (probably in SE Oregon close to Nevada). Also, they drove to Alaska in the Simpsons Movie and drove to Las Vegas, Nevada. Admittedly, they also took a bus to New York and drove back but as I said before, they have no real location. Hope this is helpful!
It can't be Missouri because of the episode where Supt. Chalmers says about the moving of the school brick by brick. It's not Alaska, Hawaii, Florida or Delaware because in the Simpsons Movie they move to Alaska and they've visited Hawaii, Florida and Delaware. Can't remember the episodes but I know they have. It can't be Ohio because for some reason (can't remember why) Homer and Marge were going to Dayton, Ohio then decided to go to Miami instead. It's not Nevada because in the episode where Homer and Ned go to Las Vegas, at the end they're kicked out at the state line and begin walking home. It's not Pennsylvania because in one episode Ned moved there. The Simpsons Movie also says that Springfield's border states are Nevada, Maine, Ohio and Kentucky. While those states are nowhere near each other, at least we know they don't live there. In 'Crimson Tide', it shows Springfield harbour is on the west coast, also Springfield has beaches and there's the Sea Captain, proving Springfield is by the coast (or he wouldn't be a very good sea captain). It's not New Mexico because Smithers goes to New Mexico to do some queer ass Malibu Stacey play thingy and Mr Burns says 'Wait. There's a NEW Mexico?' It's not Arizona because Homer said it smells funny. It's also not Vermont because they go there in one episode. Basically, I could go on forever. The writers just toy with the Simpson's locatio every episode. If they did live somewhere though, I would go for Oregon. Matt Groening is from Oregon so he might base it there, Springfield is on the west coast, has forests, bears, snow, mountains, and occasionally desert (probably in SE Oregon close to Nevada). Also, they drove to Alaska in the Simpsons Movie and drove to Las Vegas, Nevada. Admittedly, they also took a bus to New York and drove back but as I said before, they have no real location. Hope this is helpful!
Anonymous -
18th December 2009
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There's no nuclear power plants in Oregon. As a mater of fact no many on the whole west coast, one in washinton State and a few in so-cal. So if homer really works at a "nukulon plant" then it has to be somewhere in the mid or eastern states.
There's no nuclear power plants in Oregon. As a mater of fact no many on the whole west coast, one in washinton State and a few in so-cal. So if homer really works at a "nukulon plant" then it has to be somewhere in the mid or eastern states.
David Capo -
15th April 2009
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Wait. I just thought of something. In the episode where they went to New York City, Homer said that he went to Harrisburg but it required a stopover in New York City. Harrisburg is in Pennsylvania. If he was going there from south or west of Pennsylvania it would not require a stopover in New York. However coming from Conneticuit, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine would require a stopover in New York. So with that evidence it should be one of those 6 states.
Wait. I just thought of something. In the episode where they went to New York City, Homer said that he went to Harrisburg but it required a stopover in New York City. Harrisburg is in Pennsylvania. If he was going there from south or west of Pennsylvania it would not require a stopover in New York. However coming from Conneticuit, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine would require a stopover in New York. So with that evidence it should be one of those 6 states.
Anonymous -
28th April 2009
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Saw your posting. I saw this in an episode. Check out the episode from 2000 "Behind the laughter" at the 24 minute mark.
The narrator of the episode says, "The simpsons bitter past was forgotton & the future looks better than ever for this Northern kentucky family!
Saw your posting. I saw this in an episode. Check out the episode from 2000 "Behind the laughter" at the 24 minute mark.
The narrator of the episode says, "The simpsons bitter past was forgotton & the future looks better than ever for this Northern kentucky family!
Baron von Schnitzelberg -
28th April 2009
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But in the episode 'The Wife Aquatic' Lisa shouts 'Repent! Repent! Before it's too late. (Giggles) I always wanted to do that in a New England church'. That sort of rules out all 6 of those states.
But in the episode 'The Wife Aquatic' Lisa shouts 'Repent! Repent! Before it's too late. (Giggles) I always wanted to do that in a New England church'. That sort of rules out all 6 of those states.
Anonymous -
20th April 2009
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they live in kentucky. they actually say this in one of the episodes
they live in kentucky. they actually say this in one of the episodes
David Capo -
21st April 2009
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The Simpsons live in a state that has fireflies. I live in North Carolina and I've seen thousands all at one time.
The Simpsons live in a state that has fireflies. I live in North Carolina and I've seen thousands all at one time.
JEREMY -
21st April 2009
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THE SIMPSONS LIVE IN AN AREA THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE ILL. OR AT LEAST THE MIDWEST . SHELBEYVILLE AND SPRINGFIELD ARE ONLY NEAR EACH OTHER IN ONE PLACE I COULD FIND IN THE U.S. THAT IS ILL. REFERANCES TO AN OCEAN ARE AS USELESS AS THE CONFLICTING BACK STORIES IN FIGURING IT OUT.
THE SIMPSONS LIVE IN AN AREA THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE ILL. OR AT LEAST THE MIDWEST . SHELBEYVILLE AND SPRINGFIELD ARE ONLY NEAR EACH OTHER IN ONE PLACE I COULD FIND IN THE U.S. THAT IS ILL. REFERANCES TO AN OCEAN ARE AS USELESS AS THE CONFLICTING BACK STORIES IN FIGURING IT OUT.
FMBC -
23rd April 2009
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hey did you guys know that every state in the union has a town named springfield in it? its true...so i think that the reators never wanted us to find out...or wanted to cause confusion, which is what they have done judging by your wide variety of state suggestions:) just sayin.
hey did you guys know that every state in the union has a town named springfield in it? its true...so i think that the reators never wanted us to find out...or wanted to cause confusion, which is what they have done judging by your wide variety of state suggestions:) just sayin.
Baron von Schnitzelberg -
28th April 2009
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In the episode where Bart and Lisa are both in 3rd grade, they go to Capitol City and the Capitol City mascot guy says that the state flag with a southern flag on it is a disgrace particularly as we are a northern state. Kentucky was a border state in the Civil War and is generally considered a southern state anyway so not too sure about Kentucky.
In the episode where Bart and Lisa are both in 3rd grade, they go to Capitol City and the Capitol City mascot guy says that the state flag with a southern flag on it is a disgrace particularly as we are a northern state. Kentucky was a border state in the Civil War and is generally considered a southern state anyway so not too sure about Kentucky.
Anonymous -
24th April 2009
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I FUCKING FOUND IT! Episode 1909 "Eternal moonshine of the simpson mind" At the intro, it zooms out from the couch to an overview of America. The answer: Springfield Illinois.
I FUCKING FOUND IT! Episode 1909 "Eternal moonshine of the simpson mind" At the intro, it zooms out from the couch to an overview of America. The answer: Springfield Illinois.
m. ritchie -
27th April 2009
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Ok people. Check out the episode from 2000 "Behind the laughter" at the 24 minute mark.
The narrator of the episode says, "The simpsons bitter past was forgotton & the future looks better than ever for this Northern kentucky family!
Ok people. Check out the episode from 2000 "Behind the laughter" at the 24 minute mark.
The narrator of the episode says, "The simpsons bitter past was forgotton & the future looks better than ever for this Northern kentucky family!
Luke -
7th May 2009
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636 is also the original area code for the fictional town of Springfield on the television series The Simpsons. In a Simpsons episode entitled "A Tale of Two Springfields", area code 939 was created for what became New Springfield after the 636 area code ran out of valid numbers. When that episode first aired in 2000, 636 was already in real-life use, but 939 would not be until 2001. In the episode "Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge" 636 was the area code for Homer's private security company.
636 is also the original area code for the fictional town of Springfield on the television series The Simpsons. In a Simpsons episode entitled "A Tale of Two Springfields", area code 939 was created for what became New Springfield after the 636 area code ran out of valid numbers. When that episode first aired in 2000, 636 was already in real-life use, but 939 would not be until 2001. In the episode "Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge" 636 was the area code for Homer's private security company.
David Capo -
13th May 2009
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I know there are several episodes that contradict this but I think the running gag is either Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois or Massachusetts.
I know there are several episodes that contradict this but I think the running gag is either Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois or Massachusetts.
Think about it -
14th May 2009
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I think the creators should have a contest whoever figers out where they live should get some type of prize
I think the creators should have a contest whoever figers out where they live should get some type of prize
David Capo -
15th May 2009
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They must live west of Tennessee because Bart drove through Branson Missouri to get to Knoxville.
They must live west of Tennessee because Bart drove through Branson Missouri to get to Knoxville.
Anonymous -
17th May 2009
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this is exactly what matt wanted to accomplish...total confusion
this is exactly what matt wanted to accomplish...total confusion
Anonymous -
23rd May 2009
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You guys dont know nothing they live near New York bc in one episode they drove 2 hours to get to the Twin towers bc he was drunk and Barney left the car in front of the twin towers like Joe's says is right theres a nuclear plant in CT thats where the simpsons lives Springfield CT
You guys dont know nothing they live near New York bc in one episode they drove 2 hours to get to the Twin towers bc he was drunk and Barney left the car in front of the twin towers like Joe's says is right theres a nuclear plant in CT thats where the simpsons lives Springfield CT
Anonymous -
24th May 2009
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ask matt groening he will tell you what state they live in
ask matt groening he will tell you what state they live in
Anonymous -
3rd June 2009
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On one episodes couch gag it zooms out from their house and it shows them living in a mid-east state!!1
On one episodes couch gag it zooms out from their house and it shows them living in a mid-east state!!1
Anonymous -
4th June 2009
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I have this on good authority from the production office's of the writters of the simpsons everyone...The writter caught on early from Matt Groening that ppl were always wanting to know where Springfield is...so they take bits and peices from all sorts of towns and citys and put it in...for a long time they even made elaborate maps to try to confuse ppl just for this reason...Its a running gag folks plain and simple but ya gota admit its a good one. much love.
I have this on good authority from the production office's of the writters of the simpsons everyone...The writter caught on early from Matt Groening that ppl were always wanting to know where Springfield is...so they take bits and peices from all sorts of towns and citys and put it in...for a long time they even made elaborate maps to try to confuse ppl just for this reason...Its a running gag folks plain and simple but ya gota admit its a good one. much love.
Anonymous -
4th June 2009
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There is never a state given.
The short answer is that Springfield does not exist. It doesn't have a real state, and the fact that it has no state is nothing more than a running gag. Springfield is more like "Anytown, USA". It's as if all of America was compressed into a single town, or a single state. Springfield is everywhere and nowhere.
Proof? No state's capital city is called "Capital City". No state's motto is "Not just another state". And that's just the tip of the iceberg. There is an enormous number of geographical contradictions between episodes which make it impossible for Springfield to actually exist in any real American state.
Still, there's no harm in looking. This document attempts to record all the evidence - direct and indirect, contradictory or not - for Springfield's whereabouts. Some parts of Springfield and the wider Simpsons universe do exist in the real world, so we also list places where fantasy and reality appear to cross.
There are an enormous number of real Springfields; this is intentional. Rohit Gupta writes, "I'm from Springfield, Illinois, and one of the local papers recently had an interview with Matt Groening. In it he was asked about 'Springfield' and he replied that he chose it because it is one of the most common city names." Springfield isn't the most common city name in America; Fairview beats it, with 275 Fairviews in 42 states (and Puerto Rico), but Springfields do indeed exist in almost every American state. As our source of data we use the United States Geographical Survey search engine, which according to Andrew Gill, returned the following 71 Springfields in 36 states and possessions:
Springfield, Alabama x4
Springfield, Arkansas x2
Springfield, California
Springfield, Colorado
Springfield, Florida x2
Springfield, Georgia x9
Springfield, Idaho
Springfield, Iowa
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Indiana x2
Springfield, Kentucky
Springfield, Louisiana
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, Maryland x4
Springfield, Maine
Springfield, Michigan x2
Springfield, Minnesota
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Mississippi
Springfield, North Carolina x4
Springfield, Nebraska
Springfield, New Hampshire
Springfield, New Jersey x2
Springfield, New York
Springfield, Ohio
Springfield, Oregon
Springfield, Pennsylvania x2
Springfield, South Carolina x3
Springfield, South Dakota
Springfield, Tennessee x2
Springfield, Texas x3
Springfield, Virginia x8
Springfield, Virgin Islands
Springfield, Vermont
Springfield, Wisconsin
Springfield, West Virginia
There is never a state given.
The short answer is that Springfield does not exist. It doesn't have a real state, and the fact that it has no state is nothing more than a running gag. Springfield is more like "Anytown, USA". It's as if all of America was compressed into a single town, or a single state. Springfield is everywhere and nowhere.
Proof? No state's capital city is called "Capital City". No state's motto is "Not just another state". And that's just the tip of the iceberg. There is an enormous number of geographical contradictions between episodes which make it impossible for Springfield to actually exist in any real American state.
Still, there's no harm in looking. This document attempts to record all the evidence - direct and indirect, contradictory or not - for Springfield's whereabouts. Some parts of Springfield and the wider Simpsons universe do exist in the real world, so we also list places where fantasy and reality appear to cross.
There are an enormous number of real Springfields; this is intentional. Rohit Gupta writes, "I'm from Springfield, Illinois, and one of the local papers recently had an interview with Matt Groening. In it he was asked about 'Springfield' and he replied that he chose it because it is one of the most common city names." Springfield isn't the most common city name in America; Fairview beats it, with 275 Fairviews in 42 states (and Puerto Rico), but Springfields do indeed exist in almost every American state. As our source of data we use the United States Geographical Survey search engine, which according to Andrew Gill, returned the following 71 Springfields in 36 states and possessions:
Springfield, Alabama x4
Springfield, Arkansas x2
Springfield, California
Springfield, Colorado
Springfield, Florida x2
Springfield, Georgia x9
Springfield, Idaho
Springfield, Iowa
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Indiana x2
Springfield, Kentucky
Springfield, Louisiana
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, Maryland x4
Springfield, Maine
Springfield, Michigan x2
Springfield, Minnesota
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Mississippi
Springfield, North Carolina x4
Springfield, Nebraska
Springfield, New Hampshire
Springfield, New Jersey x2
Springfield, New York
Springfield, Ohio
Springfield, Oregon
Springfield, Pennsylvania x2
Springfield, South Carolina x3
Springfield, South Dakota
Springfield, Tennessee x2
Springfield, Texas x3
Springfield, Virginia x8
Springfield, Virgin Islands
Springfield, Vermont
Springfield, Wisconsin
Springfield, West Virginia
Aaron Palmer -
8th June 2009
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They make a lot of references to MI. In Milhouse dosent live here: capitol city is juxtaposed next to detroit-- Which is not the capitol of MI. But, maybee the simpsons live in MI.
They make a lot of references to MI. In Milhouse dosent live here: capitol city is juxtaposed next to detroit-- Which is not the capitol of MI. But, maybee the simpsons live in MI.
Harry Plopper -
29th June 2009
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WHO FUCKING CARES!!! SERIOUSLY IT IS MEANT TO BE A FUNNY CARTOON WHO CARES WHERE IT TAKES PLACE!!! IT TAKES PLACE IN USA!!!!
WHO FUCKING CARES!!! SERIOUSLY IT IS MEANT TO BE A FUNNY CARTOON WHO CARES WHERE IT TAKES PLACE!!! IT TAKES PLACE IN USA!!!!
umut -
8th July 2009
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my girlfriend says that have to be in new england area because they are pats fans and Boston accents and hate new yorkers (sorry :(), and one of the episodes they had a calender marked in the store about a band and it was MA
my girlfriend says that have to be in new england area because they are pats fans and Boston accents and hate new yorkers (sorry :(), and one of the episodes they had a calender marked in the store about a band and it was MA
Anonymous -
8th July 2009
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NORTHERN KENTUCKY!!! .... stop posting guesses they tell you in an episode, goddam
NORTHERN KENTUCKY!!! .... stop posting guesses they tell you in an episode, goddam
David Capo -
9th July 2009
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NT Northern Kentucky. Homer says Tennessee is south of the border.
NT Northern Kentucky. Homer says Tennessee is south of the border.
Marissa. -
16th July 2009
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i think it might be in massachusetts 'cuz it has a Springfield and a Shelbyville and in one episode, Marge wanted to go to a strip club called The Golden Banana and there is one of those in Peabody. the only thing i'm not sure about is the death penalty thing.
i think it might be in massachusetts 'cuz it has a Springfield and a Shelbyville and in one episode, Marge wanted to go to a strip club called The Golden Banana and there is one of those in Peabody. the only thing i'm not sure about is the death penalty thing.
Matthew Levinson -
16th July 2009
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It is nowhere. There is no answer. The best clues are when they have a map of the united states displayed and lisa tells Bart he's pointing to the wrong state and then points to the correct state while Homer is standing in front of the map from our point of view. Only the middle states are blocked out from Homer. Therefore it is not a state on the west cost or east coast.
The next best clues are times when they have driven to famous places and had road signs saying how many miles away they were which contradict other clues. There is no answer. Sorry. It's North Takoma
It is nowhere. There is no answer. The best clues are when they have a map of the united states displayed and lisa tells Bart he's pointing to the wrong state and then points to the correct state while Homer is standing in front of the map from our point of view. Only the middle states are blocked out from Homer. Therefore it is not a state on the west cost or east coast.
The next best clues are times when they have driven to famous places and had road signs saying how many miles away they were which contradict other clues. There is no answer. Sorry. It's North Takoma
Anonymous -
21st July 2009
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there have been a few clues in the episodes. like the one where Fat Tony gets shot,Bart steals the school bus and say he hit a moose. so then it must be a state where the moose are.but in the simpson clip show(aired in 2000) they said it was Springefield,Kentucky. and then in the Simpsons movie ned said where 'THE four states connected, Nevada, Ohio, Maine and Kentucky, so you know i couldnt be in those 4 states. just keep looking 4 clues and figure it out (because it makes my brain hurt)
there have been a few clues in the episodes. like the one where Fat Tony gets shot,Bart steals the school bus and say he hit a moose. so then it must be a state where the moose are.but in the simpson clip show(aired in 2000) they said it was Springefield,Kentucky. and then in the Simpsons movie ned said where 'THE four states connected, Nevada, Ohio, Maine and Kentucky, so you know i couldnt be in those 4 states. just keep looking 4 clues and figure it out (because it makes my brain hurt)
Jai Hari -
6th August 2009
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Many of us from OREGON believe it is either oregon or washington as the landscape of "springfield" matches the landscape here. We have the ocean, mountains, desert, the famous "evergreen" trees you always see in the simpsons. As a matter of fact many of us think it may be loosley based on the city of Portland, Oregon which slogan is "keep Portland weird" and as we all know Springfield is weird. Matt Groening is also from Oregon. There is a Springfieeld in Oregon and in Portland a: Terwilliger Blvd, Quimby Street, Flanders Street, Lovejoy Street, etc., I could go on and on with street names that match the characters. Although, I highly doubt that the Simpsons creator(s) actually based it off a real state. I think they are just screwing with us to give us all something to ponder.
Many of us from OREGON believe it is either oregon or washington as the landscape of "springfield" matches the landscape here. We have the ocean, mountains, desert, the famous "evergreen" trees you always see in the simpsons. As a matter of fact many of us think it may be loosley based on the city of Portland, Oregon which slogan is "keep Portland weird" and as we all know Springfield is weird. Matt Groening is also from Oregon. There is a Springfieeld in Oregon and in Portland a: Terwilliger Blvd, Quimby Street, Flanders Street, Lovejoy Street, etc., I could go on and on with street names that match the characters. Although, I highly doubt that the Simpsons creator(s) actually based it off a real state. I think they are just screwing with us to give us all something to ponder.
Jai Hari -
6th August 2009
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Also I forgot.....LOL. In the Simpsons Movie where ned names the states that "border" Springfield: Nevada, Ohio, Main and Kentucky. Oddly enough, each of those states have a city called "Portland" in each.....
Also I forgot.....LOL. In the Simpsons Movie where ned names the states that "border" Springfield: Nevada, Ohio, Main and Kentucky. Oddly enough, each of those states have a city called "Portland" in each.....
youbo -
14th August 2009
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It says on wiki answers that it's Utah
It says on wiki answers that it's Utah
TheTrixBunny -
30th August 2009
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I live in Phoenix and Homer drives through a cactus patch to get to their houseboat so I'd say Arizona around Phoenix. :)
I live in Phoenix and Homer drives through a cactus patch to get to their houseboat so I'd say Arizona around Phoenix. :)
SimpsonFan -
18th August 2009
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You're all wrong. Springfield is a fictional town. They've used numerous contradictory references to what it borders, different area and zip codes throughout episodes, etc. It's suppose to represent "anytown, USA"
You're all wrong. Springfield is a fictional town. They've used numerous contradictory references to what it borders, different area and zip codes throughout episodes, etc. It's suppose to represent "anytown, USA"
JohnnyEnglishMusic.com -
20th August 2009
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In episode 441, "Welcome to Homerica", Millhouse says about the Ogdenville kids wearing 'Vikings apparel' that this is 'Tennessee Titans territory'. They are in Springfield at the time, so that leads me to believe the answer is Tennessee.
In episode 441, "Welcome to Homerica", Millhouse says about the Ogdenville kids wearing 'Vikings apparel' that this is 'Tennessee Titans territory'. They are in Springfield at the time, so that leads me to believe the answer is Tennessee.
SimpsonFan -
20th August 2009
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It has been stated by writers on numerous occasions that Springfield is supposed to be a nonexistant country. That's part of the gag...to make people search for something that doesn't really exist. That's part of why they picked the name Springfield, because there are so many in the US. In the movie they said it bordered 4 states that are no where near each other. In the commentary for one of the DVD episodes a director states that it's in North Takoma which makes sense because you see NT and TA as state abbreviations on licenses and such. So the answer is....it is not based on any of the Springfields in the United states but rather a culmination of any common city found in the US.
It has been stated by writers on numerous occasions that Springfield is supposed to be a nonexistant country. That's part of the gag...to make people search for something that doesn't really exist. That's part of why they picked the name Springfield, because there are so many in the US. In the movie they said it bordered 4 states that are no where near each other. In the commentary for one of the DVD episodes a director states that it's in North Takoma which makes sense because you see NT and TA as state abbreviations on licenses and such. So the answer is....it is not based on any of the Springfields in the United states but rather a culmination of any common city found in the US.
Anonymous -
28th August 2009
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it is real obvious because they live in Ill because shelbyville illinois is right near springfield ILL . also were the episode where all those people immigrate to springfield are from utica there is utica illinois about 20 miles from springfield Illinois
it is real obvious because they live in Ill because shelbyville illinois is right near springfield ILL . also were the episode where all those people immigrate to springfield are from utica there is utica illinois about 20 miles from springfield Illinois
andrew kickass -
29th August 2009
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everyone here is a total dipshit. matt groening is fucking with simpsons fans, because state geographrical locations completely change. some by the ocean, some not. one says minnesota is to the south,and moe mentions that it is all about the money while holding a canadian coin,(but they live in america). the closest state is oregon, matt groening was born there and some characters are street names....Problem. Fucking. Solved.
everyone here is a total dipshit. matt groening is fucking with simpsons fans, because state geographrical locations completely change. some by the ocean, some not. one says minnesota is to the south,and moe mentions that it is all about the money while holding a canadian coin,(but they live in america). the closest state is oregon, matt groening was born there and some characters are street names....Problem. Fucking. Solved.
David Capo -
2nd September 2009
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Now that I think about it everyone who says Oregon is not to far off. As one person commented Oregon does have desert and it is by a harbor and it doe's snow there. Plus in the episode Kamp Krusty Krusty took the all the kids to Tijuana Mexico which isn't as far from Oregon as some of the other states we've mentioned on here. So it makes sense that they would go there from Oregon. Also in one episode I can't remember which one this was but they welcomed Las Vegas trash to their city. Oregon is fairly close to Vegas. Also in one episode Orlando Florida is 2653 miles from Springfield. That is about how many miles it is from Oregon. And as Simon at the top of the page noted when Homer and his buddies join the navy they sail into Russian waters. You would have to leave the west coast to do that.
Now that I think about it everyone who says Oregon is not to far off. As one person commented Oregon does have desert and it is by a harbor and it doe's snow there. Plus in the episode Kamp Krusty Krusty took the all the kids to Tijuana Mexico which isn't as far from Oregon as some of the other states we've mentioned on here. So it makes sense that they would go there from Oregon. Also in one episode I can't remember which one this was but they welcomed Las Vegas trash to their city. Oregon is fairly close to Vegas. Also in one episode Orlando Florida is 2653 miles from Springfield. That is about how many miles it is from Oregon. And as Simon at the top of the page noted when Homer and his buddies join the navy they sail into Russian waters. You would have to leave the west coast to do that.
David Capo -
3rd September 2009
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Oregon is also a Northern State as noted by the Capital City Goofball. So their confederate flag is an embarrassment.
Oregon is also a Northern State as noted by the Capital City Goofball. So their confederate flag is an embarrassment.
Anonymous -
19th September 2009
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why not michigan. Interstate 96 is only in michigan. Springfield, MI has a nuclear power plant and its address if 742 evergreen terrace, the simpsons address. Hmmm. Genius writers
why not michigan. Interstate 96 is only in michigan. Springfield, MI has a nuclear power plant and its address if 742 evergreen terrace, the simpsons address. Hmmm. Genius writers
KSP -
19th September 2009
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Springfield Australia. They even say they are there
Springfield Australia. They even say they are there
Simon sez -
30th October 2009
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no they go there on vacation. then they go back to us. they dont live in australia
no they go there on vacation. then they go back to us. they dont live in australia
Linus Beatty -
21st September 2009
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The Simpsons are from kentucky the is a section of frankfort kentucky that is refered to as capitol city and in coming to homerica Millhouse says that this is Tennesee Titans country and their is a shellbiville kentucky.
The Simpsons are from kentucky the is a section of frankfort kentucky that is refered to as capitol city and in coming to homerica Millhouse says that this is Tennesee Titans country and their is a shellbiville kentucky.
Anonymous -
21st September 2009
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I know family guy is in Rhode Island :)
I know family guy is in Rhode Island :)
stanley -
23rd September 2009
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were off on the road to rhode island!! Family guy is the greatest show in the world. i love the episode family gay..
were off on the road to rhode island!! Family guy is the greatest show in the world. i love the episode family gay..
David Capo -
22nd September 2009
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I like to think that they are in my home state. NT
I like to think that they are in my home state. NT
Anonymous -
30th September 2009
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theyre from oregon you are all retarded. matt groening is from oregon. springfield oregon, located just outside of eugene, conveniently has a power plant. to anyone from here the signs are obvious. you are all apparently just dumb as fucking shit
theyre from oregon you are all retarded. matt groening is from oregon. springfield oregon, located just outside of eugene, conveniently has a power plant. to anyone from here the signs are obvious. you are all apparently just dumb as fucking shit
Jesus -
4th October 2009
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Guys, I think it's clear that there is no definite state, because there as so many clear clues that each point a different state. The writers are cleverly adding mystery to the show, because it's good for business. If you need proof, just look at how many comments there have been about where they're from, and think about how many times the people that wrote these comments have gone back and watched many many episodes. Think, if you're a writer for a TV cartoon with a deadline to make, as new episodes come out every week, and you have a great idea for an episode but it doesn't synchronize with the location, would you care enough to scrap the idea the night before it's due and work all night trying to think of a funny new one? I don't think so. So either accept the fact that there's no real answer and sleep well, or enjoy yourselves trying to deduce it. All I know for sure is that I'm way way smarter than all of you put together. Cheers!
Guys, I think it's clear that there is no definite state, because there as so many clear clues that each point a different state. The writers are cleverly adding mystery to the show, because it's good for business. If you need proof, just look at how many comments there have been about where they're from, and think about how many times the people that wrote these comments have gone back and watched many many episodes. Think, if you're a writer for a TV cartoon with a deadline to make, as new episodes come out every week, and you have a great idea for an episode but it doesn't synchronize with the location, would you care enough to scrap the idea the night before it's due and work all night trying to think of a funny new one? I don't think so. So either accept the fact that there's no real answer and sleep well, or enjoy yourselves trying to deduce it. All I know for sure is that I'm way way smarter than all of you put together. Cheers!
Watevr -
26th October 2009
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Jesus is right (sort of)... the writers are intentional and deliberate when they put all of these ambiguous and conflicting clues as to the "real" location. They go to great lengths to make sure that there are a variety of clues to support a number of different locations. As others have stated, you're not supposed to know becuase there is no one right answer and there is no mystery.
Jesus is right (sort of)... the writers are intentional and deliberate when they put all of these ambiguous and conflicting clues as to the "real" location. They go to great lengths to make sure that there are a variety of clues to support a number of different locations. As others have stated, you're not supposed to know becuase there is no one right answer and there is no mystery.
BIG BLACK COCK -
4th October 2009
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HEY FUCKNUTS YOURE ALL WICKED RETARDED. JEEZ WHAT A STUPID STUPID GROUP OF PEOPLE!
HEY FUCKNUTS YOURE ALL WICKED RETARDED. JEEZ WHAT A STUPID STUPID GROUP OF PEOPLE!
David Capo -
25th October 2009
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The T in NT could be mistaken maybe for a Y. They took a bus to Toronto Canada in one episode and New York borders Canada around where Toronto is.
The T in NT could be mistaken maybe for a Y. They took a bus to Toronto Canada in one episode and New York borders Canada around where Toronto is.
j emski -
27th October 2009
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There is a springfield and shelbyville in the following states....
IL, KY, MO, and TN....
There is a springfield and shelbyville in the following states....
IL, KY, MO, and TN....
j emski -
27th October 2009
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And there is a power plant that dates back to the 60's in Illinois....
http://www.sj-r.com/homepage/x1194166825/Dallman-4-online-ahead-of-schedule-and-on-budget
And there is a power plant that dates back to the 60's in Illinois....
http://www.sj-r.com/homepage/x1194166825/Dallman-4-online-ahead-of-schedule-and-on-budget
David Capo -
29th October 2009
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There is a power plant in North Carolina somewhere and it has a cooling tower I know that for a fact. I've also been told there's a Springfield somewhere here. I'm just not sure exactly where it is though.
There is a power plant in North Carolina somewhere and it has a cooling tower I know that for a fact. I've also been told there's a Springfield somewhere here. I'm just not sure exactly where it is though.
j emski -
27th October 2009
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And Missouri.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsallman/3853078133/
And Missouri.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsallman/3853078133/
David Capo -
31st October 2009
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It could be Nebraska. In one episode Homer and Grandpa drive to Winnipeg to smuggle drugs into the United States. And Homer and Bart drive by Mount Rushmore on their way to Oregon.
It could be Nebraska. In one episode Homer and Grandpa drive to Winnipeg to smuggle drugs into the United States. And Homer and Bart drive by Mount Rushmore on their way to Oregon.
Anonymous -
1st November 2009
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YOU ARE ALL WRONG!! States competed to be the named the official state for the movie The Simpsons and the OFFICIALLY live in VERMONT!!
YOU ARE ALL WRONG!! States competed to be the named the official state for the movie The Simpsons and the OFFICIALLY live in VERMONT!!
Ken Harding -
2nd November 2009
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I live in Shelbyville Illinois and you will all be happy to know that Matt Groening himself told me Springfield is based of Springfield Illinois. So im sorry Mr. Capo if that is your real name I'm pretty sure it is NOT North Carolina.
I live in Shelbyville Illinois and you will all be happy to know that Matt Groening himself told me Springfield is based of Springfield Illinois. So im sorry Mr. Capo if that is your real name I'm pretty sure it is NOT North Carolina.
blue brother -
5th November 2009
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these Simpsons live in my state of Oklahoma!! yeeeeeeeah
these Simpsons live in my state of Oklahoma!! yeeeeeeeah
MR.XY -
8th November 2009
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I know what it is but when flanders said it neighbours between ohio, nevada, maine and kentuckey, those states are far, far, away and it is Illinois because it has shelybyville and springfield thanks to a mr ken harding so it's Illinois!!! yes!!! If you want me, well too bad i'm not showing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know what it is but when flanders said it neighbours between ohio, nevada, maine and kentuckey, those states are far, far, away and it is Illinois because it has shelybyville and springfield thanks to a mr ken harding so it's Illinois!!! yes!!! If you want me, well too bad i'm not showing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ken Harding -
12th November 2009
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Sorry maybe I've missed something but what exactly aren't you showing MR.XY?
Sorry maybe I've missed something but what exactly aren't you showing MR.XY?
MacNasty -
16th November 2009
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Springfield isn't in a state. It is supposed to represent a collaboration of all American states. This has been explained time and time again. It's fun to guess, but don't get so uptight about something created specifically to not be real. (as evidence- the state flag, the state motto, the surrounding towns, the street names, the references to the bordering states which are on opposite corners of the country). Calm down
Springfield isn't in a state. It is supposed to represent a collaboration of all American states. This has been explained time and time again. It's fun to guess, but don't get so uptight about something created specifically to not be real. (as evidence- the state flag, the state motto, the surrounding towns, the street names, the references to the bordering states which are on opposite corners of the country). Calm down
Chris -
18th November 2009
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In the episode Mr. Lisa goes to Washington the Simpson's state senator gets arrested for taking abride to drill for oil in moutn rushmore. Therefor, they live in the same state as mount rushmore
In the episode Mr. Lisa goes to Washington the Simpson's state senator gets arrested for taking abride to drill for oil in moutn rushmore. Therefor, they live in the same state as mount rushmore
dex -
27th November 2009
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All the evidence contridicts its self, which is why there are so many opions. I like to think that Springfield is a fictional city set in a fictional state in a fictional America in a fictional world. Think about it. Everyone has yellow skin and three fingers and a thumb on each hand. Plus it's a T.V show.
All the evidence contridicts its self, which is why there are so many opions. I like to think that Springfield is a fictional city set in a fictional state in a fictional America in a fictional world. Think about it. Everyone has yellow skin and three fingers and a thumb on each hand. Plus it's a T.V show.
Anonymous -
2nd December 2009
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I've read ALOT of these comments and I've looked at some of the episodes and clearly they put the area codes and the sattilite images ect.ect in there on purpose so so when, in one episode someone says "I couldn't figure out what state you live in" and they awnser "If you look at the clues so you can figure it out" then people look for those clues and find them and they all point in different directions. What I'm trying to say is that there is no single and/or clear anwser to the question, they do this to mess with intelligent people like us. So let it go, just let it go.
I've read ALOT of these comments and I've looked at some of the episodes and clearly they put the area codes and the sattilite images ect.ect in there on purpose so so when, in one episode someone says "I couldn't figure out what state you live in" and they awnser "If you look at the clues so you can figure it out" then people look for those clues and find them and they all point in different directions. What I'm trying to say is that there is no single and/or clear anwser to the question, they do this to mess with intelligent people like us. So let it go, just let it go.
Josh -
2nd December 2009
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I've read ALOT of these comments and I've looked at some of the episodes and clearly they put the area codes and the sattilite images ect.ect in there on purpose so so when, in one episode someone says "I couldn't figure out what state you live in" and they awnser "If you look at the clues so you can figure it out" then people look for those clues and find them and they all point in different directions. What I'm trying to say is that there is no single and/or clear anwser to the question, they do this to mess with intelligent people like us. So let it go, just let it go.
I've read ALOT of these comments and I've looked at some of the episodes and clearly they put the area codes and the sattilite images ect.ect in there on purpose so so when, in one episode someone says "I couldn't figure out what state you live in" and they awnser "If you look at the clues so you can figure it out" then people look for those clues and find them and they all point in different directions. What I'm trying to say is that there is no single and/or clear anwser to the question, they do this to mess with intelligent people like us. So let it go, just let it go.
simpsons state? -
4th December 2009
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you guy are so smart... well actually it depends on how old you are... how old are you?
you guy are so smart... well actually it depends on how old you are... how old are you?
simpsons state? -
4th December 2009
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I found a video!!!! check this out!!! http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1659249/the_simpsons_state_revealed/
I found a video!!!! check this out!!! http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1659249/the_simpsons_state_revealed/
David Capo -
7th December 2009
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Well they do go to Niagara Falls so it could be Michigan or New York. And both those states have a harbor. So maybe Springfield is in one of those two states.
Well they do go to Niagara Falls so it could be Michigan or New York. And both those states have a harbor. So maybe Springfield is in one of those two states.
Man From Kentucky -
17th December 2009
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They live in Kentucky. It said that in one episode. Cant remember which one. But I seem to remember that they said specifically North Kentucky. Why the crap do I have to prove I am not a Spam Robot? What is that? Plz tell me!! >:(
They live in Kentucky. It said that in one episode. Cant remember which one. But I seem to remember that they said specifically North Kentucky. Why the crap do I have to prove I am not a Spam Robot? What is that? Plz tell me!! >:(
Anonymous -
21st December 2009
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Hey I wanna add something in the Episode where Homer and Ned goes to Vegas they drive there and they get there pretty fast in less then a day. I personally think its Oregon.
Hey I wanna add something in the Episode where Homer and Ned goes to Vegas they drive there and they get there pretty fast in less then a day. I personally think its Oregon.
Kevin -
23rd December 2009
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In the episode where George Bush moves in across the street Lisa says that this is a state that George Bush claims residency in which are as follows. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Maine and New Jersey. In the episode where Homer mom makes her first appearance, Homer mistakes a tombstone for his Mom's which ends up being Walt Whitmans who is buried in NJ....THEY LIVE IN NJ!!!
In the episode where George Bush moves in across the street Lisa says that this is a state that George Bush claims residency in which are as follows. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Maine and New Jersey. In the episode where Homer mom makes her first appearance, Homer mistakes a tombstone for his Mom's which ends up being Walt Whitmans who is buried in NJ....THEY LIVE IN NJ!!!
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27th December 2009
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in the episode "boy scouts 'n' the hood" when homer,bart, flanders and rod or todd (im not sure which one) were on the boat out in the ocean, homer says he smells hamburgers and has a krusty burger fun map with him. when he looks at it, it shows that there is a krusty burger out on an oil rig, out in the ocean near virginia, but also out in the ocean close to pennsylvania, other states shown that they were close to travelling near on the boat were south carolina, north carolina and florida. its not florida that they live in as the simpsons went on a vacation there once on kill the alligator and run. it may or may not be pennsylvania, as once ned flanders moved to humbletown (made up city) but it was still in driving distance, so wheather they already live in pennsylvania and flanders was just moving somewhere else.a reason that it could not be pennsylvania is that in one episode, "marge gamer" i think, she looks on the internet at paper towels, and finds that they are cheaper in pennsylvania. she then tells bart and lisa "were going to pennsylvania", which could indicate that they dont already live there. They could also live in one of the smaller states such as district of columbia, maryland, delaware or new jersey. I dont think its north or south carolina , personally i think they live in new jersey, as it is in driving distance to pennsylvania , the oil rig krusty burger was near it and when homer mistaked his mothers grave for walt whitmans, who i believe is buried in new jersey. so i think they live there. otherwise, if that isnt right, i think delaware or virginia, but im pretty sure its new jersey.
in the episode "boy scouts 'n' the hood" when homer,bart, flanders and rod or todd (im not sure which one) were on the boat out in the ocean, homer says he smells hamburgers and has a krusty burger fun map with him. when he looks at it, it shows that there is a krusty burger out on an oil rig, out in the ocean near virginia, but also out in the ocean close to pennsylvania, other states shown that they were close to travelling near on the boat were south carolina, north carolina and florida. its not florida that they live in as the simpsons went on a vacation there once on kill the alligator and run. it may or may not be pennsylvania, as once ned flanders moved to humbletown (made up city) but it was still in driving distance, so wheather they already live in pennsylvania and flanders was just moving somewhere else.a reason that it could not be pennsylvania is that in one episode, "marge gamer" i think, she looks on the internet at paper towels, and finds that they are cheaper in pennsylvania. she then tells bart and lisa "were going to pennsylvania", which could indicate that they dont already live there. They could also live in one of the smaller states such as district of columbia, maryland, delaware or new jersey. I dont think its north or south carolina , personally i think they live in new jersey, as it is in driving distance to pennsylvania , the oil rig krusty burger was near it and when homer mistaked his mothers grave for walt whitmans, who i believe is buried in new jersey. so i think they live there. otherwise, if that isnt right, i think delaware or virginia, but im pretty sure its new jersey.
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1st January 2010
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i found it. they live in Springfield,Virginia. the specific springfield (there may be more than one, im not sure),is interstate 95 Springfield. On one episode, the route 95 sign was shown, and looking itup on youtube,someone had found this specific Springfield. then to back this up, and make it at almost certain is ion the episode "the old man and the key" grampa and bart have to drive to Branson, Missouri, which they say is around 1000 miles away. kjnowing that springfield had to be between 500-1500 (give or take from 1000 miles)i looked it up and Interstate 95 Springfield was around 1087 miles away from Branson.Missouri. And in "bart star" hank and peggy hill from king of the hill are on watching Arlen play against Springfield in Pee Wee football. Hank mentions that they drove about 2000 miles, so give or take, in this case take Interstate 95 Springfield Virginia, was about depending on which route you take 1413 miles, 1415 miles, or 1518 miles. So there you have it, The simpsons live in Springfield Virginia.
i found it. they live in Springfield,Virginia. the specific springfield (there may be more than one, im not sure),is interstate 95 Springfield. On one episode, the route 95 sign was shown, and looking itup on youtube,someone had found this specific Springfield. then to back this up, and make it at almost certain is ion the episode "the old man and the key" grampa and bart have to drive to Branson, Missouri, which they say is around 1000 miles away. kjnowing that springfield had to be between 500-1500 (give or take from 1000 miles)i looked it up and Interstate 95 Springfield was around 1087 miles away from Branson.Missouri. And in "bart star" hank and peggy hill from king of the hill are on watching Arlen play against Springfield in Pee Wee football. Hank mentions that they drove about 2000 miles, so give or take, in this case take Interstate 95 Springfield Virginia, was about depending on which route you take 1413 miles, 1415 miles, or 1518 miles. So there you have it, The simpsons live in Springfield Virginia.
andy -
9th January 2010
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I don't think they live Illinois.
In the Simpsons movie Homer spends the last of their money to try and win a truck.
How did they manage to get to Alaska without any money and assuming the truck already had a full tank of fuel?
I don't think they live Illinois.
In the Simpsons movie Homer spends the last of their money to try and win a truck.
How did they manage to get to Alaska without any money and assuming the truck already had a full tank of fuel?
Anonymous -
10th January 2010
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I believe its either pennsylvania or new jersey
clues - in the episode when they decide to randomly go skiing after marge was suggesting throwing out some of homers old skis. It can be deduced that the ski resort is not too far away from where they live, because the next scene immediately shows them at the ski resort. Towards the middle of the episode marge has a clock drop on her leg, injuring it. Homer says that he wants the best treatment for his wife, the EMT changes the destination sign to Beth Isreal (there is a beth isreal hospital in Massachusetts and New York, not too far from new jersey or pennsylvania). Being that beth isreal is a reknowned and pricy place to get treatment homers says something to the effect of "not that good of treatment." The EMT changes the destination sign to St. Mary's (theres a st. mary's medical center in PA and NJ) Although this clue does not completely narrow it down to the states of PA and NJ, it at least suggest that they live in an eastern state.
- its not missouri, in one episode they travel to branson, missouri and lisa states that its about 1100 miles away from where they live. New Jersey and Pennsylvania fit this range of distance.
- There is this repetitive theme in the show which references the water in the area they live in as being woefully polluted and reputed and such (three eyed fish and syringes anyone?) and being near a coastline as well. New Jersey is infamously known as having one of the most polluted shorelines of all coastal states, and pennsylvania shores arent that much better either.
- in the episode when homer becomes a baseball mascot the family moves away to capital city and reference to it as if the capital city they are talking about is in the same state they live in. From this I deduce that they are referring to moving to the capital of the state that they live in. The mascot that homers is replacing is called the capital city goofball, which is awfully similar to a mascot for the philadelphia phillies called the Philly Phanatic. Again this doesnt completely prove that its pennsylvania, but it does serve as indication. To me, it at least shows that the family lives somewhere on the east coast, in or around the tri state area (PA, NY, NJ)
- PA allows the death penalty, NJ did up until 2007 when the law was changed. No episodes past 2007 feature anyone getting executed, so PA and NJ are still possibilities
I believe its either pennsylvania or new jersey
clues - in the episode when they decide to randomly go skiing after marge was suggesting throwing out some of homers old skis. It can be deduced that the ski resort is not too far away from where they live, because the next scene immediately shows them at the ski resort. Towards the middle of the episode marge has a clock drop on her leg, injuring it. Homer says that he wants the best treatment for his wife, the EMT changes the destination sign to Beth Isreal (there is a beth isreal hospital in Massachusetts and New York, not too far from new jersey or pennsylvania). Being that beth isreal is a reknowned and pricy place to get treatment homers says something to the effect of "not that good of treatment." The EMT changes the destination sign to St. Mary's (theres a st. mary's medical center in PA and NJ) Although this clue does not completely narrow it down to the states of PA and NJ, it at least suggest that they live in an eastern state.
- its not missouri, in one episode they travel to branson, missouri and lisa states that its about 1100 miles away from where they live. New Jersey and Pennsylvania fit this range of distance.
- There is this repetitive theme in the show which references the water in the area they live in as being woefully polluted and reputed and such (three eyed fish and syringes anyone?) and being near a coastline as well. New Jersey is infamously known as having one of the most polluted shorelines of all coastal states, and pennsylvania shores arent that much better either.
- in the episode when homer becomes a baseball mascot the family moves away to capital city and reference to it as if the capital city they are talking about is in the same state they live in. From this I deduce that they are referring to moving to the capital of the state that they live in. The mascot that homers is replacing is called the capital city goofball, which is awfully similar to a mascot for the philadelphia phillies called the Philly Phanatic. Again this doesnt completely prove that its pennsylvania, but it does serve as indication. To me, it at least shows that the family lives somewhere on the east coast, in or around the tri state area (PA, NY, NJ)
- PA allows the death penalty, NJ did up until 2007 when the law was changed. No episodes past 2007 feature anyone getting executed, so PA and NJ are still possibilities
Anonymous -
10th January 2010
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and you can get in vegas in one day from almost anywhere in the us. or at most 1 - 1 and a half days if you try.
and you can get in vegas in one day from almost anywhere in the us. or at most 1 - 1 and a half days if you try.
Jamiroquai -
12th January 2010
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this particular springfield may verywell be in Virginia thanks to an episode where fat tony drives by a sign in the town indicating interstate 95 and the only state with a springfield with interstate 95 going through it is Virginia. Don't believe me? check it out on google maps.
this particular springfield may verywell be in Virginia thanks to an episode where fat tony drives by a sign in the town indicating interstate 95 and the only state with a springfield with interstate 95 going through it is Virginia. Don't believe me? check it out on google maps.
Barbara -
12th January 2010
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I'll probably get slammed or ignored but lets look at some external facts: Its a cartoon... by Matt Groening. I say this because Matt is known for his subversive comedy.
All of the "clues" are meant to make it "anywhere, USA" as it has been said many times. In the various episodes where a map is shown Springfield is in a different place everytime. In the episode where they show the area code could be a red herring. Purposefully meant to be misleading. Just because its an area code from one state does not negate being in another. Who hasn't heard of people with cell phones from other states?
Back to Matts sense of humor: when a "clue is given" consider the source. Homer for example is not known for his intellegence, Lisa is. Anytime a state is mentioned or hinted at it never really says difinitavely that they CURRENTLY LIVE THERE. Perhaps at one time they did, perhaps they didn't and its just mentioned or hinted at to give us all something to talk about. :) The fact is, because Matt is a comedian, we never will know what clues are clues, and which clues are just space filler and tricks.
Matt himself has been quoted as saying they live in the "fictional state of North Takoma. If There were to be an actual state people wouldn't feel as much of a kinship to the family because of a shared statehood.
A better way to look at where springfield is (an you will all flay me for this) imagine springfield and its surrounding area, is portable. That it is moving about the States like a floating Cloud city,landing temporarily at its destination which is decided by what fits the storyline, and then once again being lifted and transported to another location. The Simpsons Springfields' location is soft.
I could go a little further but I'm tired now and am making so many spelling mistakes that I'm ashamed with myself.
Feel free to debate as conversation and diversity of opinion is an awesome thing. :)
IMhO there is no real State, but its fun to try anyway
I'll probably get slammed or ignored but lets look at some external facts: Its a cartoon... by Matt Groening. I say this because Matt is known for his subversive comedy.
All of the "clues" are meant to make it "anywhere, USA" as it has been said many times. In the various episodes where a map is shown Springfield is in a different place everytime. In the episode where they show the area code could be a red herring. Purposefully meant to be misleading. Just because its an area code from one state does not negate being in another. Who hasn't heard of people with cell phones from other states?
Back to Matts sense of humor: when a "clue is given" consider the source. Homer for example is not known for his intellegence, Lisa is. Anytime a state is mentioned or hinted at it never really says difinitavely that they CURRENTLY LIVE THERE. Perhaps at one time they did, perhaps they didn't and its just mentioned or hinted at to give us all something to talk about. :) The fact is, because Matt is a comedian, we never will know what clues are clues, and which clues are just space filler and tricks.
Matt himself has been quoted as saying they live in the "fictional state of North Takoma. If There were to be an actual state people wouldn't feel as much of a kinship to the family because of a shared statehood.
A better way to look at where springfield is (an you will all flay me for this) imagine springfield and its surrounding area, is portable. That it is moving about the States like a floating Cloud city,landing temporarily at its destination which is decided by what fits the storyline, and then once again being lifted and transported to another location. The Simpsons Springfields' location is soft.
I could go a little further but I'm tired now and am making so many spelling mistakes that I'm ashamed with myself.
Feel free to debate as conversation and diversity of opinion is an awesome thing. :)
IMhO there is no real State, but its fun to try anyway
Julie -
13th January 2010
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Springfield isn't in a state. It is supposed to represent a collaboration of all American states. This has been explained time and time again. It's fun to guess, but don't get so uptight about something created specifically to not be real. (as evidence- the state flag, the state motto, the surrounding towns, the street names, the references to the bordering states which are on opposite corners of the country).
Springfield isn't in a state. It is supposed to represent a collaboration of all American states. This has been explained time and time again. It's fun to guess, but don't get so uptight about something created specifically to not be real. (as evidence- the state flag, the state motto, the surrounding towns, the street names, the references to the bordering states which are on opposite corners of the country).
mishaal -
14th January 2010
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it's a made up place.. they jus want LOSERS like you guys to spend all your life trying to figure it out...their is no way a state can border navada and maine.... look at a map you idiots
it's a made up place.. they jus want LOSERS like you guys to spend all your life trying to figure it out...their is no way a state can border navada and maine.... look at a map you idiots
mishaal -
14th January 2010
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yes their are so many clue but they all conterdict each other....you guys need to move out of your moms basement and get jobs LOSERS
yes their are so many clue but they all conterdict each other....you guys need to move out of your moms basement and get jobs LOSERS
ICU -
18th January 2010
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if all there people are losers and living at home in their moms basements...then aren't you the same way considering you have written comments on this page...its just a website. dont be so mean, dude. not kool
if all there people are losers and living at home in their moms basements...then aren't you the same way considering you have written comments on this page...its just a website. dont be so mean, dude. not kool
Random Creeper Whom Is Always Right -
15th January 2010
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I just watched 'behind the laughter' simpsons anyways they live in south mississippi X3
I just watched 'behind the laughter' simpsons anyways they live in south mississippi X3
derek murray -
17th January 2010
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listen chas and mishaal,cop fuckin on u dicks.this is a friendly genuine comment page 4 every1 around the world 2 figure out a simple fact.only its not that simple.so leave ppl 2 it and fuck off.if u weren't that concerned u wouldn't have viewed this page...anyway,as a simpsons expert i can easily dissapoint all u fans by sayin we will never know where they live until it is revealed by matt groening himself.with all the experts and geniuses in the world,not 2 mention the millions of fans and keeping in mind there is billions of ppl in the world and nobody can figure it out.with at least 450 episodes laterand all the hints in the world its now time 2 sit back,relax and just leave things be.so all the smart comments left by know it all dickheads like them other 2 shit bags,find something else 2 do,and 2 all the ppl still trying 2 figure it out,good luck.
listen chas and mishaal,cop fuckin on u dicks.this is a friendly genuine comment page 4 every1 around the world 2 figure out a simple fact.only its not that simple.so leave ppl 2 it and fuck off.if u weren't that concerned u wouldn't have viewed this page...anyway,as a simpsons expert i can easily dissapoint all u fans by sayin we will never know where they live until it is revealed by matt groening himself.with all the experts and geniuses in the world,not 2 mention the millions of fans and keeping in mind there is billions of ppl in the world and nobody can figure it out.with at least 450 episodes laterand all the hints in the world its now time 2 sit back,relax and just leave things be.so all the smart comments left by know it all dickheads like them other 2 shit bags,find something else 2 do,and 2 all the ppl still trying 2 figure it out,good luck.
luv-lee <3 -
18th January 2010
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OK, these are all great suggestions, and since so many are the same then we know we are on the right track. But I looked it up, and there is NO Evergreen Terrace (the street the Simpsons live on) in the US. There are Evergreen streets, drives, and parkways in MO, NJ, and OH.
Thus like a number people have suggested, it is just a made up place.
And for all the people calling others names, etc, that is extremely immature, so keep your opinions to yourselves plz.
OK, these are all great suggestions, and since so many are the same then we know we are on the right track. But I looked it up, and there is NO Evergreen Terrace (the street the Simpsons live on) in the US. There are Evergreen streets, drives, and parkways in MO, NJ, and OH.
Thus like a number people have suggested, it is just a made up place.
And for all the people calling others names, etc, that is extremely immature, so keep your opinions to yourselves plz.
Isaac -
19th January 2010
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I hope this helps
just google search there adress and it comes up as massachussett. Evergreen Terrace, Hampden, MA 01036
I hope this helps
just google search there adress and it comes up as massachussett. Evergreen Terrace, Hampden, MA 01036
lucy -
27th January 2010
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idk where they live. i think matt groening is just messing with us. they live anywhere and everywhere. can we all agree they liv in springfield. no state, just springfield. it dosnt matter which state there from, its a show. shows never give clear answers.
idk where they live. i think matt groening is just messing with us. they live anywhere and everywhere. can we all agree they liv in springfield. no state, just springfield. it dosnt matter which state there from, its a show. shows never give clear answers.
Consider this! -
27th January 2010
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its a tv how. its not real. its never real. its a cartoon. ade purely for entertainment. one day they live in kentucky and the next day they live in Illinois. either move states overnight or they dont exist. they are not real. its just imagnation. trust me.
its a tv how. its not real. its never real. its a cartoon. ade purely for entertainment. one day they live in kentucky and the next day they live in Illinois. either move states overnight or they dont exist. they are not real. its just imagnation. trust me.
Beccii -
27th January 2010
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theres an pisode im watching right now called regarding margie. the address says:
"Scott and Brenda
Weingarten
74 Evergreen Terrace
Springfield, USA"
No state was included. which means is no existing state they live in.
theres an pisode im watching right now called regarding margie. the address says:
"Scott and Brenda
Weingarten
74 Evergreen Terrace
Springfield, USA"
No state was included. which means is no existing state they live in.
Anonymous -
29th January 2010
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there is 1 episode during the opening credits, when they zoom out of their house then their city, than the US, than earth and so on, and the location looked about where illinois
there is 1 episode during the opening credits, when they zoom out of their house then their city, than the US, than earth and so on, and the location looked about where illinois
thule -
31st January 2010
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maaann -
31st January 2010
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Anonymous -
8th March 2010
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They live in MI. In the episode three men and a comic book bart takes a can or something to the quick-e-mart, Apu asks Bart if he wants to use the money for another squishee but Bart says he needs the dime. If you look at the top of an aluminum can 10 cents is in MI.
They live in MI. In the episode three men and a comic book bart takes a can or something to the quick-e-mart, Apu asks Bart if he wants to use the money for another squishee but Bart says he needs the dime. If you look at the top of an aluminum can 10 cents is in MI.
Well, have just saw a repeat of the episode where Homer, Moe and Barney join the navy, and command a sub (on the chart shown) Homer hits the comapss on the map then heads into Russian waters, after leaving obviously the west coast of the states, where Springfield Harbour was shown to be located. I have always thought they livein either northern California or Washington State, as they have always featured snow capped mountains and ocean in their day to day activities!!!
I've thought about that one too but my hope of being observant were shattered when I later saw that they live in a town where there's now water. I can't remember the episode but there's this one time where they zoom out over springfield and all you see is land. Shame I can't remember it exactly but I remember that it meant a big inconsistency.
My conclusion after that was they Matt et al. don't want us to ever find out so I sort of gave up.
But then there's the episode where Lisa talks to the Brazillian boy who says something like "I couldn't write to you because I don't know your state" and Lisa replies "Sure you do. You just have to look for all the clues"
Yes, apparently if you look for the clues, you can figure it out. I know they allow the death penalty wherever it is that they are from...
I think its somewere in washington state, because in the episode when edna gets the teacher of the year award and theres a sign that says 2,653 miles to orlando. the only state that is that far from orlando is washington
that is way wrong dude. if you watch the simpsons movie, Ned Flanders says that Ohio, Maine, Nevada, and Kentucky border their state. if they border their state, that has to be the size of half the country.
Its the episode opener is on the couch and then they zoom out to psace this is the link to the you tube vid
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cNV9FEKi9FQ
there is a homer lane and lisa lane and shelbyville in Ill and as well as Chiacago
they live in Ohio. Just telling you retards. WOW!!!!
Yeah, dude, there's more than one Springfield in the US.
.theres more than one springfield retard
chas ur an idiot
Maybe they live in Kansas. It has a Springfield and a Shelbyville. It also has Ogdenville, Brockway and North Haverbrook.
It also goes along with the episode that they were talking about their congressman. The same one is in Kansas.
they dont live anywhere that exists, thats why they have all the signs that it is a made up place, in the USA
Don't call him an idiot for contributing. At least he gave some info.
okay first trust me they dont live in ohio it doesnt snow enough big man
check out episode "Behind the laughter" from 2000.
It says they live in northern kentucky!
it says their FROM northen kentucky
y not it snowed in all 50 states this winter.
They live in MO. In "Homer Badman", Abe says "I'll be damned if I recgonize MO" (a joke, seeing as the show never recgonizes the state it's in. Ogdenville is said to be Southeast of Springfield (in real life, Ogdenville, TN is Southeast of Springfield, MO). In "Mr. Plow", the Mr. Plow phone number has a MO area code. Springfield, MO is also west of Mississippi, hence, the KBBL call letters. There is also a Shelbyville South of Springfield, MO.
They cant live in MO because they make a joke saying that there school used to be the worst in missouri...until they moved to this state.
I AGREE WITH U I THINK THEY LIVE IN ILLINOIS IT HAS TO BE SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDWEST IF THEY GET THAT MUCH SNOW AND I LIVE IN ILLINOIS THERE IS A SPRINGFIELD AND A SHELBYVILLE AND IN THE SHOW U CAN TELL JUST BY THE SEASONAL CHANGES BUT MY NEXT GUESS WOULD BE MISSOURI
Cant be Missouri! In one episode Bart clearly states @But Missouri must be at least a thousand miles away from here'!
Pottsy, London UK
Well... There are several clues in the simpsons in wich state they live in. One they go to Florida for a vacation so it cant be florida. Also in that same episode thay say they have been banned from many states. Arizona wasnt one but homer said that arizona smelled funny so its not arizona. Nor can it be North or South Decoda. It cant be New York because homer said he hated it. When there is the Civil War reinactment Homer faught with the North so it has to be a Northern State. It cant be in Washington DC because they visited there. Also it has to be a state that pemits exicutions. There are many other clues and if u can find them please reply.
Well, I believe they live in Oregon because matt groening grew up in portland and some of the streets are in oregon aswell, but the could also live in georgia because the allways go to atlanta and i come from georgia!!!
good point and in one episode they are in their living room with a map with X's on states so tht they can see what states they have visited. so there must be some tht are not crossed off. idk i havent seen that episode in forever
I beleive the simpsons are from conecticut because in one episode it shows the house were homer grew up which was in springfeild and in a different episode homer is talking to the cowboy wanabee and says that they have a lot in common, the're both from connecticut
Again, listen to the wording. they're FROM Conneticut. That's not the question we're trying to answer here, we're trying to figure out where they LIVE
in the brnd new episode where people from shelbyville come to springfield, milhouse states: this is Tenisse Titans Tows (football team) there are several more clues that point to tenisse but I can not remember them.
Anywasy, it's tenisee
yeah, i remember that board showing all the states that their banned from. i think they were banned from all but 2, so if they went to florida that episode then the other one must be their home state.
Well... There are several clues in the simpsons in wich state they live in. One they go to Florida for a vacation so it cant be florida. Also in that same episode thay say they have been banned from many states. Arizona wasnt one but homer said that arizona smelled funny so its not arizona. Nor can it be North or South Decoda. It cant be New York because homer said he hated it. When there is the Civil War reinactment Homer faught with the North so it has to be a Northern State. It cant be in Washington DC because they visited there.In the simpsons movie ned said the bordering states were Maine Kentucky Nevada Keneticat and also they moved to alaske so it cant be any of them. Also it has to be a state that pemits exicutions. There are many other clues and if u can find them please reply. By the way I live in Ireland so excuse me if i didnt spell a state right...
we know the clues we want the ANSWER!
did you seriously say Keneticat?
I FUCKING FOUND IT! Episode 1909 "Eternal moonshine of the simpson mind" At the intro, it zooms out from the couch to an overview of America. The answer: Springfield Illinois.
yea in tht episode its not over illinois its over ohio. . . sorry to burst your bubble
It's Northern Kentucy years ago they told you on the show.Ohio is right across the river Northern Kentucy.
Yup - he's right - it's Illinois. I just called Homer, and he confirmed.
I'm watching that one right now because I thought hmm... where do they live?
that is exactly what i want to find out i remember the episode but i cant find a video showing it
theres an episode where homer starts to smoke medical marijuana which would likely be california. but there is also the possibility of it being in illinois seeing that theres a city in illinois about 2 hours from springfield called shelbyville
There's an episode where fat tony is travelling on I-95.. which is on the east coast. Good guess, but very very wrong. The simpsons live somewhere on the east coast.. there is a town in Connecticut w/ a nuclear power plant, off of 95, and next to Flanders (niantic) CT... id guess they live in CT
That's been my guess for quite sometime now, because I know they don't live that far away New York, or at least it is implied...Also, I think if you follow the clues, you need to find a state with the death penalty. I'm from Canada and I really don't know many of the states all that well in all honesty.
Not far away from New York? I doubt that; in a way. They seem to be near every other place in the US. There's for example the episode where Moe decides to take all his regulars for a part trip to Las Vegas but Homer can't come along because he first has to drop off Bart on a boys camp for disobedients, then he's going to drive and catch up with Moe and the rest. That certainly implies they must live near Nevada too, no?
He was dropping bart off in Oregon only after bart wasnt able to board the airplane... Oregon isnt all that far from Nevada.. when compared to NY to Nevada. Remember the Ms. Plopwells episode where they said the grand prize was a trip to Hawaii... then changed that to Hartford CT? I cant recall any other time Connecticut was mentioned... Nearly every other state was mentioned and bashed. Florida.. .americas wang; Massachusetts.. Taxachusettes; plus MANY others. Also.. if youve ever watched Futurama, theres an episode where they follow Beck around in their VW van... They show an ariel map of the US... start their tour from?? Good Ol' Connecticut (bridgeport area actually) so groening has some attraction to Connecticut, at least in my opinion anyways.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IT WAS BRIDGEPORT? DID THE MAP SAY BRIDGEPORT? IT WAS PROBABLY SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS!
Holy crap. you people are f*&king morons! It was A MAP. Thats how i know. I know what the coast line of connecticut looks like. AND the start position of the map was at the mouth of the f*&king housatonic river and Long Island Sound. It would be hard to confuse mass. for ct on a map. You my friend are probably the stupidest person ive encountered this year. Congrats! Please, dont reply to my posts w/ nonsensical dribble, it's quite annoying.
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what's a spam robot? if you don't mind sharing, that is if you %^&king know?
tanx, Mark
havent you fuckheads got any thing better to do go get a job or a life fuck u dicks r morons.
jesus people these days fuck heads.
p.s especially u ur possible the biggest loser of all fuck tard
well considering you have the time to make fun of people on Ask Yahoo, you are the fuckhead with no life
screw u
Look At this guy.. HAHAHH... Simple peolpe get so mad. Its like monkeys in the zoo, if you make a funny face they start throwing poo! lol
It was Springfield Missouri. In the episode where the Simpsons get a sattelite, the beam is coming from the middle of the U.S. so it can't be Massachusettes. And in the news paper, there was a poll on whether the Simpsons were from Illinois or Missouri (Missouri won). So there you have it.
I collected info this summer (2007) to figure it out. I came up with Utah, just south of Salt Lake City. But then there was the area code episode. I think it was 636 (?). Any way, the area code was from Missouri. I was disappointed. That clue was tooooo easyyy.... (insert frowny face here)
I know what you mean but Bart wants to RUNAWAY to Utah so I think Missouri it is
no it cant be Missouri...remember in 'homer badman' where he peeled the gummi Venus off the babysitters butt and was accused of social harassment? In that, Grandpa puts up a flag with fewer stars, and says, "I'll be deep in the cold ground before i recognise Missouri". But, perhaps that reinforces its truth, could be an ironic statement...anyway, there's my two cents.
i dont think so, in lisa gets an A, superintendant chalmers says that the school was voted most delapidated in all of missouri, and then lisa and skinner look in disbelief, and then chalmers says thats why it was shut down and moved here brick by brick
There is an episode where they say specifically that springfield is 1000 miles away from branson, missouri. That is a a big clue no?
its not Connecticut. Marge asks lisa what she is doing in the "nutmeg state". that is connecticut. She wouldnt be asking and being surprised if they all already lived there.
I'm watching the episode right now where they zoom out from there home. It's obviously one of the states next the west side of the great lakes. I think it is as simple as Illinois. Here's the link:
http://surfthechannel.com/info/television/The_Simpsons/38354/S19E9.html?aid=23614.
The episode is called:
Episode Title: Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind
Season: 19
Episode: 9
Spread the word. All someone has to do is pause it and look. The states are outlined and everything. Later
Check out episode"behind the laughter" for 2000.
the narrator in this episode says that the future looks better for this northern kentucky family.
Thank You sombody hear besides me pays attention
Springfield isn't in a state. It is supposed to represent a collaboration of all American states. This has been explained time and time again. It's fun to guess, but don't get so uptight about something created specifically to not be real. (as evidence- the state flag, the state motto, the surrounding towns, the street names, the references to the bordering states which are on opposite corners of the country). Calm down
It was Springfield Missouri. In the episode where the Simpsons get a sattelite, the beam is coming from the middle of the U.S. so it can't be Massachusettes. And in the news paper, there was a poll on whether the Simpsons were from Illinois or Missouri (Missouri won). So there you have it.
It IS Missouri. In the episode where Homer starts the security company Springshield, the phone number in the commercial in the show has the area code 636, which is Missouri's.
It can't be missouri because in one episode chalmers says that the school was the worst school in missouri until it was dismantled brick by brick and moved to springfield. Sorry. I think it's in illinois.
in the episode where homer and bart drive to the outward bound school he says " i bet their from massachusetes. did you know its legal there to marry your son?"
and in the episode about revenge, it says homer and the rich texan are both from connecticut
no it says 100 miles till vegas
but when you look at other clues, there is the episode where homer does his cannonball act. in that episode he has to chose between heading to cincinatti(which is in ohio) or a nude beach. there are also several other clues leading to ohio such as: springfield being a city in ohio, and ohio having a nuclear reactor.
The name "Springfield" isnt the actual name of the city they hail from. There are many many clues that suggest that springfield is close to or in Connecticut. And you are very wrong.. they have a choice to go to either Cincinatti or Cleveland... they choose NEITHER and turn around. They definately DO NOT live in Ohio. Nice try... watch your episodes a little more carefully. ;) Name another episode where they mention Ohio or lead you to believe thats its in Ohio... There really arent any, except when marge says "Springfield, Oh HI ya Maude"... Read my posts.. I've given several promising leads to my conclusion.. Ive given it years and years of thought.
I saw a episode today where Marge gave her address on the phone and she clearly said Springfield, Ohio.
On the phone with Vincent Price's recorded message, She didn't say "Springfield, Ohio".. she said "Springfield, Oh Hi ya Maude" talking to Maude Flanders. I think you didnt "clearly" hear what Marge actually said. Download the episode and watch it again... "Sunday, Cruddy Sunday", Season 10, Episode 12.
No she said
"Springfield O..hiya Maude" (As Maude walked in.
yes, thats true ,ive seen that episode. well i have seen one episodes that the character covers the state where springfield is in .it was that episode where president bush moves in in front of the simpsons' house.when the police guard asked flanders if he could see his license and he put his thumb over the state name. by the,i don't think its in missouri because i dont think it snow in missouri.P.S. awesome series,matt groening
I am not sure where they live but as sound logic as this may be, Ohio is not the only state that starts with O, many have pointed to Oregon as well
Apu: He is the benevolent and enlightened president and C.E.O. of Kwik-E-Mart -- and in Ohio, Stop-O-Mart. He is the one we must ask for my job back.
then why the fuck didn't you tell us what episode it was, bullshitter.
No need for profanity, computer gangsta. The episode is "Sunday, Cruddy Sunday". And to Mr. Anonymous, youre saying something I already said. You get no credit. And Id also like to add that in one of the new episodes, "Revenge Is A Dish Best Served Three Times", the Texan says about him and Homer that have something in common and theyre both from Connecticut.
I ha seen the same episode with it being mississippi
maybe Homer is from Connecticut but where does the family live is the question. Not where homers born. Sowwie.
No, she said "...Springfield, Oh hi Maud!"
you said they turn around but it never said that do not live in ohio, maybe they were just there they never said that they left the state
Dude, they dont live in Ohio. If anything (other than Connecticut) they live in Oregon (Matt Gs homestate).
geez.... ionno, but ""Springfield, Oh HI ya" [Maude not withstanding] sure sounds like a balls-to-the-wall clue, to me!
sure does
I just watched an episode last night about behind the scenes with the simpsons. At the end of the show the narrator said, " So whats next for this north Kentuckian family." Is this correct?
On one of the episodes the simpsons go to a air show and in the air force base there is a hanger 18 with a alien in it. This is refering to the mysterious hanger 18 at wright patterson air force base in OHIO. The SIMPSONS are from OHIO
Maybe they just put a bunch of different
landmarks out of each state to keep it going! There from every state omg! How is that possible? Its a cartoon people.
But i still wonder myself from time to time.
wow dude ur a fucking loser
yeah but in the episode where Homer gets a job as a pinmonkey, he and Marge celebrate by taking a walk on the beach
Lake Erie is on Ohio's northern border- lots of beach there.
I'm watching the episode right now where they zoom out from there home. It's obviously one of the states next the west side of the great lakes. I think it is as simple as Illinois. Here's the link:
http://surfthechannel.com/info/television/The_Simpsons/38354/S19E9.html?aid=23614.
The episode is called:
Episode Title: Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind
Season: 19
Episode: 9
Spread the word. All someone has to do is pause it and look. The states are outlined and everything. Later
I remember an episode where they go to "Capital City" meaning they dont live in the capital. Doesnt that mean they dont live in IL?
yeah but homer takes out mr burns yaght, into international waters!!!
No No No they live in Utah, you might wonder why? I just know
It's not CT, in the episode where they are on a wife swaping reality show, lisa takes a helicopter to the house where Marge is staying and when Marge answers the door, she says, "Lisa! what are you doing in the nutmeg state?" The nutmeg state is Connecticut, whay would marge be surprised and ask why Lisa was in the nutmeg state if they really already lived there?
In one episode, I can't remember which, Marge tells Homer that "the family should go on a vacation south of the border" impliing Mexico. But, Homer responds with "We're going to Kentucky" therefor they obviously border along northern Kentucky. The only states that are along Kentucky's northern border are Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio- Must be one of these states....and not any of the coastal states.
Homer and family live in the town of Springfield. But, according to The Simpsons Archive, there are at least 71 nonfictional Springfields in 36 states around the country. This has left fans scouring the 350-plus episodes for clues to the town's exact location. Considering the enormous number of place names and geographical features referenced, this requires Ph.D.-level research. Many believe the show is set in Oregon, as creator Matt Groening grew up in Portland and many of the characters share names with that city's streets.
Tantalizingly, in the "Behind the Laughter" episode, the Simpsons are referred to as "a northern Kentucky family." The Simpsons Archive, however, explains that this episode treats the family as sitcom actors playing the parts of characters living outside the Springfield universe, and "really shouldn't be taken seriously." Plus, the location was actually changed in reruns. Other popular guesses include Ohio and Illinois. Former Simpsons director David Silverman once said the show was set in the fictional state of North Takoma.
In a 2004 Austin Chronicle article, a publicist for the show comments: "Matt had the Simpsons live in Springfield because it was the most common city name in the U.S. The writers 'toy' with the state location constantly, (thus) there is no specified state...."
the clue is from the writer not the director the closest nuclear reactor to the state of Oregon is probably in S.E.Washington if the writer grew up around Portland he might have modeled the town after tri-cities WA. but when I've seen the topical view of Springfield it looks like lake Michigan to me any cities or states that want to claim the Simpson's as there own can find an explicit argument why the are right! by design?
its not missouri when bart took a road trip milhouse asked wat state is this and said missouri the only state not ran by flanders
Andrew, I grew up in Portland, and everyone knows that the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant was in Oregon, very near to Springfield. The Simpsons live in an unspecified state, but it is largely based on Oregon. As said above, many of the characters' names are those of Portland streets. The most humorous being "Lovejoy" where is located a famous abortion clinic, which makes it a funny name for a Reverend.
This clown Cut and pasted something he read somewhere else on the internet.. Can you say plagiarism? heres the link http://ask.yahoo.com/20060104.html
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STOP F*CKING SHOUTING
Nobody enjoys having to read a block of text that's all capitals
its either they live in kentucky or they just like toying with kentucky. 7 th sewason 'lisa the igneologist"(or something like igtheologist) the ghost of George Washington says "We had quitters in the revolution too we called them kentuckians'. Also in a more recent episode where the simpsons go to pick up Mr. Burns car but it crashes and they ask an old italian lady how to get to the mayor (who they soon find out is sideshow bob!) Homer hands her a gift mug that kentuck on it and she says in my language kentucky means whore!!!!
It is definately Kentucky, they subtly said this on numerous occasions.
I think the live in California. This season, Kent Brockman mentioned that he was above the 405, which an bypass interstate in the LA area.
There's a 405 in Portland, Oregon too.
i just watched it it was noy brockman but snake who said he seen a traffic jam at the 101 and 405 exchance which is san diego and ventura exchange in california that is why am on this sight
They dont actually live in a specific state. Look on wikipedia, the writers just make up where they live to fit the story lines. Their actually geographical location changes every episode.
you're right
You are so right!
I saw an epsiode where homer's at the DMV and if you use your dvd player freeze frame, Homer's license says, Springflied NY, it was one of the earlier epsiodes not season one, it was a while ago i noticed it and iam relooking thur my seasons to find the episode.
its NT north Takoma
its the truth they dont live in a specific state because it always changes. and they also live in north takoma
I'm going to say this as slowly and clearly as possible...TV writers have a sense of humor. These people ARE in comedy for crying out loud. The writers of the Simpsons will change all these so called "clues" so all you little kids with nothing better to do will try to figure out this big mystery. Bottom line is they're messing with us----you'll never know the truth because you wont accept it--that is--there is no real location----Matt made it all up--The plant--the mountains--shelbyville--springfield--the snow--the hurricanes--the large body of water---it's all bullshit--it's called pretend retards
hey tard its not that we dont have anything better to its just fun to try and we do have better stuff to do like make fun of monster tards like u
I know what state The Simpsons live in!!! In the episode when Homer becomes the garbage man there are garbage trucks in the background shuvaling the waste under ground and the trucks going by clearly say CHICAGO in black writing! There for they live in Chicago.
here's to all you who don't know where the simpsons tuly live. they live in springfield, IL. if any1 of you remember the episode when Lisa joins that nerd squad, and they get to run the city cuz quimby left. they showed that springfield (the 1 they lived in) was in the top 300 most beautiiful cities in america, and the state that was clearly right next to it was IL. so for sure they live in springfield Illonois!
two things wrong to his, one... chicago is not a state and for a god given fact, they live in SPRINGFEILD! You might mean near chicago, such as springfeild illinois
I know what state The Simpsons live in!!! In the episode when Homer becomes the garbage man there are garbage trucks in the background shuvaling the waste under ground and the trucks going by clearly say CHICAGO in black writing! There for they live in Chicago.
Chicago isn't a state artard.
Isn't that the episode where they decide to make money by letting all of the nearby cities and states dump their garbage there, then they had to move the city down the road?
The Chicago truck could have just been there to drop off their junk.
LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ipjrNZ8BPM&NR=1
AT 1:40ISH U WILL ALL SEE...IF U NEED A MAP WELL THAT'S YOUR PROBLEM
LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ipjrNZ8BPM&NR=1
AT 1:40ISH U WILL ALL SEE...IF U NEED A MAP WELL THAT'S YOUR PROBLEM
You are all right. Springfield is a compilation of many towns. Instead of arguing where Springfield is, we should simply share clues to each state for people to make their own decisions.
thatstrue but in one episode, it showeda map of every state that they were banned from and the onl 2 that werent crossed of were North Dakota and Illinois
Hey The simpsons live any where caust in the episode where home and marge break up and she finds that guy who likes manatees the manatees where florda manatees
They live in upstate New York, lots of clues lead to this conclusion. 1)Pricipal Skinner mentioned a saying that he learned in "upstate New York". 2)When Springfield was mentioned as a growing city they mention " Watch out Utica", which is a dying city in upstate New York. 3) The mascot of the Springfield baseball team is the same as a Syracuse minor league mascot. When Lisa wrote in a essay contest they pan throughout the country and the essay before Lisa was a kid from Queens, then they pan further upstate then Lisa speaks. They mention that Capital City is 45 min. from Springfield which means they are located somewhere 45 min. form Albany, NY, the capital of New York State.
but in the episode where marge gets amnisia homer get a package of steaks and the camera looks at the address
in season six homer is talking to little joey and they say "we'll make it to california someday" so it cant be california
i know that its not these states:utah, california, texas, alaska, hawaii, maine
they live in illinois in the paper they compared the springfield,il school and power plant to the simpsons school and power plant they looked the same
Springfield Virginia...on one of the episodes they go on vacation and give the mileage to their destination....the only springfield that matched the mileage was in virginia
DONT READ ANY OTHER COMMENT! ITS ALL BULLSHIT! there is no state. its been left open so they can play w/ it! there r more than 71 springfeild citys around the country. theyre always insinuating that they live in a diff state. makes it easier to create nonsense. since none of u could seem to come up w/ a definate answer.... u think it would be OBVIOUS??
http://watchthesimpsonsonline.com/movie/58-The%20Simpsons%201310%20Half%20Decent%20Proposal.html This page will show a episode with a map of springfield in "The Simpsons 1310 Half Decent Proposal" Thay live in Texas.
They tell you it's Kentuky in the episode 'behind the laughter', try and keep up;)
You're all a bunch of fools... The Simpsons are from everywhere in an attempt to appeal to the largest cross-section possible. Trust me, they never dreamed that the cerebrally challenged would actually debate the origins of an animated family... LOL
The Simpsons don't live in any known state, because in one episode Lisa points out that West Springfield (right next to Springfield) is twice the size of Texas!!!
I FUCKING FOUND IT! Episode 1909 "Eternal moonshine of the simpson mind" At the intro, it zooms out from the couch to an overview of America. The answer: Springfield Illinois.
Okay its easy! They have to live in a northern state, where they get snow, there is a beach and they allow the death penelty.Now there are alot of eliminations due to the episodes. Some were Texas, Hawaii, Nevada, California but im not listing them all. Lots of people assumed Ohio due to when marge said when she says her state "O-Hio Maude" and since they had a Springfield and Shellbyville but this is not the case. I stummbled on something in the Simpsons Movie. It says the BORDERING STATES are Maine Ohio Nevada Kentuky pfft that leaves a porshin of the country. That got rid of Ohio. Therefore The only elligable state left is Illinois.
I have narrowed it down to two States:
Oregon and Connecticut. I am now almost sure though that it is Oregon.
the simpsons live in eatern missouri. i just watched the episode where homer is in charge of spring shield and he gives the phone number and the area code is 636. i win