2006-07-14 01:47:59 · 26 answers · asked by zone 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Comics & Animation
das a pretty darn good question. lol.
2006-07-26 15:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by BlAcKhEaRt 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well, anyway, 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...."
2006-07-14 08:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by sjl6987 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no state, The Springfield that the Simpson's live in is a fictitious place. It's made up.
2006-07-14 08:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by Michael L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I though that they chose the name Springfield because there is a town called Springfield in every state.
2006-07-14 09:01:50 · answer #4 · answered by sticky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kentucky.
In the episode where in Homer smuggles sugar, some one mentions they'll get it below the border. Homer says "Tennessee?" They meant Mexico, but Tennessee is below Kentucky.
In the episode mocking Behind the Music, the narrator casuallly calls the Simpsons a Northern Kentucky family.
2006-07-14 09:41:20 · answer #5 · answered by Zero the Artist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kentucky. On the episode, "Behind the Laughter", a spoof on documentaries devoted to the unpublicized secrets and downfalls of stars, the Simpsons were identified as a Kentucky family.
2006-07-14 16:22:48 · answer #6 · answered by John (Thurb) McVey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I know the answer to this question. I was privy to a private conversation between Matt G. and some Fox execs. Matt explained that he modeled Springfield after the town located in ... sorry gotta go, my damn wiener kids are yellin' again.
2006-07-14 09:32:50 · answer #7 · answered by Aaron G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fictitious. But there is a Springfield Missouri
2006-07-14 10:12:14 · answer #8 · answered by cvo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the whole punchline! There is a Springfield in almost every state, so it could be anywhere in America...
2006-07-14 08:49:50 · answer #9 · answered by net_at_nite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many springfields. But I think Illinois.
2006-07-14 11:34:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They never refer to the state they live in.
2006-07-14 08:55:27 · answer #11 · answered by Brian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋