which state do the simpsons live?

Question

which springfield do the simpsons live in?

Lisa says if you look at the clues you'll find out which state, so dont go picking a best answer too early....

Answer 1

I got this from a site....This is the best logical reasoning as to where they might live.

Here we will try to answer the age old, mostly hypothetical, question of where the Simpsons live.
Where do the Simpsons live?
Ok, so maybe I have too much time on my hands, but doesn't everyone want to know where Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson really live? I know, I know.. it's a cartoon. They aren't real. Or are they? Ok, they're probably not. And Springfield, as Matt Groening (the creator of The Simpsons) shows it, probably doesn't really exist. But it's fun to try to figure it out anyway, right? Personally, I think they live in Kentucky (you were expecting that, huh). Below I will give a few reasons why I think the Simpsons live there. Also, if anyone emails me their reasoning (as long as it's logical and isn't just stupid), I will post that too. And finally, I have created a section in the forums for this discussion. I may also take logical explanations from there to post here. Ultimately, I hope to come up with an airtight (well, as airtight as possible) argument for the real home of the Simpsons.

After reading below, if you have your own reasoning, post it in the Simpsons forum.

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.

Do you agree with my logic? Disagree? Have your own idea about their hometown? Post it in the Simpsons forum.

Answer 2

Where Do The Simpsons Live

Answer 3

The Simpsons' writers have gone to great lengths NOT to identify any actual US state as the home of Springfield.

Consider some of the geographical "clues" to Springfield's location, and I think you'll agree that there is no actual state that could really fit the bill.

Springfield has a navigable river with only one bridge leading out of town.

Springfield is near an ocean.

Springfield is near a mountain range.

The capital of the state Springfield is in is called "Capital City".

Springfield has "east coast" style mafia dons, and west coast style celebrity residents.

I'm sure there are other clues I don't remember, but they're all red herrings. Its a cartoon world, and trying to place the locations in a real world won't work.

Answer 4

The Simpsons live in Springfield, not in Illinois, nor in any other 50 of the states. There are many Springfields, but their town is a fictional one. It is a fictional state, possibly similar to Orgeon, Groeings homestate. The episodes contain clues which point to just about every state imaginable.

"...a director for the Simpsons, has claimed that Springfield is in the fictional state of 'North Tacoma'" Though in the show the writers change the location whenever it suits them. As far as in-canon evidence goes, fans are left scratching their heads.

Answer 5

I think we are in for a surprise when they revel it but Springfield was founded in 1796 and to my knowledge there was only one state founded in that year in real life the 16th state of the USA Tennessee I am English so if I am mistake by my lack of American knowledge I apologise but I just have an inkling I may be correct

Answer 6

the answer is Springfield, Oregon. Matt Groening stated this himself as he had grown up in this small town close to Portland, although honestly before discovering this, i assumed northern Kentucky as well, especially since the behind the laughter. the point of it really is, its every springfield. really, is there a springfield where half of it is 3 times the size of texas?

Answer 7

Simpsons dont exist in reality

Answer 8

location for The simpsons cartoon iconic animated hit show. "Springfield was named after Springfield, Oregon

Answer 9

Massachusetts

Answer 10

Illinois