In which state is The Simpson's set?

Question

Lisa said "If you follow the clues then you can work it out" or something to that effect. The problem is my Geography is not that great, also I am English. Does anyone want to hazard a guess?

Answer 1

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.

In the mock-biographical episode "Behind the Laughter" (episode 248), the narrator stated that the Simpsons live in northern Kentucky. However, this episode's status as non-canon is undisputed among Simpsons devotees. In addition, the narrator's statement, if taken in context, refers to the "actual" Simpson family, which portrays the "television" Simpson family and does not live in the Springfield locale.

A second version of the same episode is aired in syndication and places the Simpsons in Missouri, further confirming that the episode is non-canon and meant only to confuse fans.

In one episode, Lisa writes a letter to Mr. Burns, and the letter is sent to C. Montgomery Burns, Springfield, New Jersey. This is the only time in the Simpsons that a full state name is explicitly mentioned in an address.

Answer 2

Matt Groening originally wanted The Simpsons to be set in an alternative universe, separate from the real world, with a different fictional president, celebrities etc. However, it got so popular celebrities got cameo roles, and Groening decided, quite early on, to integrate 'real' people into it.

There are loads of clues to where 'The Simpsons' might theoretically be set, but the Behind The Music spoof episode, Behind The Laughter, stated that The Simpsons are from North Kentucky. Which is probable, because there IS a Springfield in North Kentucky. Not sure if there is a Shelbyville, though! XD

Answer 3

Theres a Springfield in Illinois, Oregon, Ohio, Massachusetts and Missouri

Answer 4

Most states in the US have a town called Springfield. However, only 2 have a Shelbyville, that I can find - Indiana and Kentucky.

Answer 5

It's a cartoon, it's set n Springfield, but they have never said which state. There is a town in Ohio called Springfield, one of my friends' lives there. But The SImpsons is a fictional show, so... does it really matter?

Answer 6

its springfield massachuesetts
if u look in the backround of the comic book store there are boston baners every where and some even say go red sox
also tom brady has been in it and everyone was a fan
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Answer 7

Connetictut

Answer 8

Its set in a fictional place! There is no place in the USA that has the same geographical features that Springfield does in the Simpsons.Its a running gag that there is no place like it in the USA & that you cant find it.
"The geography of Springfield and its surrounding areas are seen to be "flexible" and have been shown to contain coastlines, deserts, vast farmland, and tall mountains, or whatever a story or joke requires."
quote from wikipedia

Answer 9

in one episode homer is pointing somewhere in the north east region of the USA.aswell as that Shelvyville is in an episode in the simpsons and is in the USA.

Answer 10

I think it is located in a constant state of confusion and criminally bad humour!
--Charles, "That Cheeky Lad"