What state do the Simpsons live in? Please don't answer unless you have reasoning for your answer.
2006-09-01 14:10:35 · 9 answers · asked by Ian O'Dowd 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
I think the the whole idea is that they could live in pretty much every state in the Union. Because there is a Springfield in almost (if not every) US state. It makes them more universal. I do remember hearing about Northern Kentucky..but then I remember when Marge called a company about a refund on their Vincent Price egg decorating set gave their address as: "Springfield Oh-Hi Maude"...(as Maude had just conveniently walked by the window.) She didn't quite get to say Ohio.. So it's supposed to be a joke, and I don't think any actual state has been pinpointed..Well unless you count North Takoma..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield's_State_(The_Simpsons)
2006-09-01 14:19:33 · answer #1 · answered by All I Hear Is Blah Blah Blah... 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here are a few reasons I believe the Simpsons hometown is in Kentucky. I am aware of a lot of the contradicting clues from the creators, but I will go with this for now.
To start with, I would just like to give a clue for the possibility of the Simpsons hometown being an actual place. I believe it was the episode where they went to Brazil, and the little orphan boy asked Lisa where they were from. Lisa replied roughly "Springfield. As for the state, if you follow the clues you can figure it out." Ok, it's true the writers could have just been making a play on the whole "Where's Homer" thing, which is probably the most logical answer. However, there is a slight possibility that Springfield is based on an actual location and this could have been the writers way of keeping everyone's interest.
Even though the "Behind the Laughter" episode was showing the "real actors" behind The Simpsons, the announcer did mention them being a "Northern Kentucky family". However I did see the same episode later saying they were a "Southern Missouri family". I believe this latter episode was the one that aired during the Pacific TV schedule. Unless, of course, the creators were throwing us another curve ball.
In the episode where Homer is to smuggle sugar into Springfield, one person mentions to Homer something about "south of the border" to which Homer replies, "you mean Tennessee?"
In another episode, Skinner makes a comment about the school being the "worst in Missouri", that's why it was moved to Springfield. Thus eliminating Missouri.
The Simpsons also live close to 1000 miles from Branson, Missouri, and are within driving distance of Florida, New York, and numerous other places. Although Branson is about 600 miles from Springfield, Kentucky, one might make the comment of it being 1000 miles away to make the point of it being a large distance.
It snows a lot, it rains a lot, it's hot a lot. Have you ever been to Kentucky? That happens in February. If you don't like the weather in Kentucky, come back tomorrow.
Finally, my final evidence for the time being, if you travel toward Louisville on I-64 west, you will pass exits to Shelbyville, and basically right beside it, Simpsonville.
Even though I have mentioned distances from places in my argument, I don't believe you can really base an argument on distances traveled and how quickly. Otherwise, there would be numerous episodes on just the Simpsons traveling. Granted, that would be funny, but it would get old just seeing them in a car after awhile. Therefore, in my opinion, you can rule out the idea of them being close to international waters, which is an argument people like to bring up a lot.
2006-09-01 14:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by Mad 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It seems evident that the Simpsons don't live in any specific state and the writers are determined to keep the fans guessing.
By the way, there were two versions of the "Behind the Laughter" episodes. One said that they live in Kentucky and the other one said that they live in Missouri.
2006-09-01 17:10:50 · answer #3 · answered by redhed311 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
East Springfield, New York, United StatesEast Springfield, Ohio, United StatesEast Springfield, Pennsylvania, United StatesNew Springfield, Ohio, United StatesNorth Springfield, Pennsylvania, United StatesNorth Springfield, Vermont, United StatesSpringfield, Arkansas, United StatesSpringfield, Colorado, United StatesSpringfield, Georgia, United StatesSpringfield, Idaho, United States
there were way too many springfields to choose from.
2006-09-01 14:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by Small Lady 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I heard somewhere that MG made a fictional state for Springfield and called it "North Tacoma" or something similar. I do not know where I heard it, but I'm sure it's that. Do some research with that and see how far you can get.
2006-09-01 14:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by Fort 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They live in the United States of America.
2006-09-04 06:27:16 · answer #6 · answered by Diana 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The supposed fictional town of Springfield was founded by Jebediah Springfield. If you google this name..The information will tell you that the state in question is Maryland. So, theres your answer...Springfield, Maryland
2006-09-01 14:53:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
i believe it is TEXAS, they mention Texas alot.
at the chili cook off, there was the Texas cheese cake factory.
on the episode where homer was a roughneck the state looked like Texas
2006-09-01 14:14:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
they live in sprifield
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_(The_Simpsons)
2006-09-01 14:13:32 · answer #9 · answered by kidrock_rules68 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋