2006-12-10 12:39:55 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
It's a running joke that we do not know.
2006-12-10 12:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by Cribbage 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
The uncertain location of Springfield is a long-running joke in the series, based on the fact that 34 states in the United States have at least one community with that name (several have more than one). 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. In actuality, the exact geographic location (and geographic features) of Springfield is probably best described as wherever (and whatever) suits the writers for a particular episode the best. It is perhaps best to say that the fictional Springfield is set in a fictional state with an exact location in the United States which will vary from episode to episode. On the episode linked to the X-files, there was a particular reference of the town being in the central states of america. Such as Kentucky, Kansas and so on.
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 [2]. Though in the episode Blame It on Lisa, the character Lisa Simpson addresses the issue of Springfield's location by saying, "It's a bit of a mystery, yes. But if you look at the clues, you'll figure it out."
Springfield carries the characteristics of many cities in the USA, and its precise location isn't relevant to the show
2006-12-10 20:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by Maria Gallercia 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Springfield, Illinois
2006-12-10 20:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by jim b 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Springfield,Illinios
2006-12-14 18:28:47 · answer #4 · answered by gbemiolowe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illinois
2006-12-10 20:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by 63godtoh 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Springfield, Missouri
2006-12-10 20:41:42 · answer #6 · answered by Jon 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Simpsons live in Springfield, Illiniois.
2006-12-10 20:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by CoD master 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
thats kind of the running joke with the show, because it is always referred to as Sprinfield, USA. everyone has thier own ideas, but no one can realy be sure. Plus, i think theres a Springfield in at least 45 states, if not all of em
2006-12-10 20:42:01 · answer #8 · answered by qwazer 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Supposedly all the "clues" point to Springfield, Illionois. However, it may also be in Upstate NY because of the many references made to upstate cities in several episodes.
2006-12-10 20:43:47 · answer #9 · answered by Mississippi River 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They never say, and it becomes something of a joke. There are something like 24 Springfields in the country - that's why they picked that name. Matt Groening confirmed it too - they never say. It's not Illinois.
2006-12-10 20:41:58 · answer #10 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
WRONG WRONG WRONG.....ALL THE CLUES ARE THERE PEOPLE!!
They live in MASSACHUSETTS!
Proof:
Mayor Quimby is Teddy Kennedy
Sqiudport is Boston
When they were in Japan, they ate at the Massachusetts table
The Quimby's have a compound ala Hyanis Port, MA
Jebediah Springfield "history" is similar to MA history
It's Massachusetts.
2006-12-10 20:51:35 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋