2007-01-22 11:04:14 · 12 answers · asked by Wombat 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
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...."
Except maybe the state of suspended animation?
2007-01-22 11:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by Abi 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no one knows for sure but many suspect Oregon.
After reading the other answers I did a little looking.
"At the end of the episode (while the Simpson family is sitting on a small hill), the narrator states: "The Simpsons' bitter past was forgotten, and now the future looks brighter than ever for this northern Kentucky family." On a second airing, the line was changed to state the family lives in Missouri rather than Kentucky."
2007-01-22 11:07:42 · answer #2 · answered by ecogeek4ever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They live in Springfield, Kentucky. In the episode "Behind The Laughter" the state in which they live in (Kentucky) is revealed.
They use the phrase, "This Northern Kentucky family", when reffering to the Simpsons. I once asked myself the same question. Hope this helps.
2007-01-22 11:08:04 · answer #3 · answered by The Great Walrus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The state with the city of Springfield in it! heavily, the makers of the Simpsons have them in a known state. each and every state has a city of Springfield in it! All 50 states! all of us comprehend it extremely is on the sea because of the fact it has a dock and a sea coast.
2016-11-26 19:50:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They named the city Springfield because there are so many Springfields in many states. There's one episode where they point it out on a map, but someone's head gets in the way so you can't see what state. I think they make it ambiguous on purpose.
2007-01-22 11:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by boopie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I live in Michigan (my last name is Simpson).
2007-01-22 11:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Springfield , ILLinois
2007-01-22 11:09:36 · answer #7 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I want to say Springfield, Missouri, but not sure.
2007-01-22 11:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by Moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant see how that would be possible.
2007-01-22 11:16:32 · answer #9 · answered by Fish S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ill
2007-01-22 11:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by t dogg 777 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋