2007-03-27 12:20:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anthony L 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
It takes place in the fictionl city of Springfield. It is believed to be based off of a town in Oregon, and the shows creator was born and raised in Oregon.
2007-03-27 12:24:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Simpsons is set in the fictional American city of Springfield. The state in which it is located has never been made clear, and it is not actually intended to exist in any specific state. Nevertheless, throughout the show's history, fans have tried to determine where Springfield is by taking the town's characteristics, surrounding geography and nearby landmarks as clues. As a response, the show has become intentionally deceptive about the state, and nearly every state and region in the U.S. has been both suggested and ruled out by conflicting evidence. Only once, in the season 11 episode "Behind the Laughter", the Simpsons are described as a “northern Kentucky family”, but since there are many counterexamples contradicting this statement in other episodes, this could just be seen as a teaser from the writers at the increasing curiosity of the fans. Groening has stated that Springfield has much in common with Portland, Oregon, the city he grew up in,[29] and the name "Springfield" was chosen because it is a common city name, appearing in more than thirty states. The geography of Springfield and its surroundings is seen to be flexible and has been shown to contain coastlines, deserts, vast farmland, and tall mountains, or whatever a story or joke requires.
2007-03-27 12:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by confusedchick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's no answer to that. Springfiel is such a common name, that's why it is called springfield. The creator named it because of that. There is a Springfield in almost every state. The people who are making the movie are even helding a contest for the spingfield that most resembles that on the show to premiere the movie there.
2007-03-27 12:24:04 · answer #3 · answered by MVP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it's not oregon. It's supposed to be in any state. that's the beauty of it. There is a Springfield in almost every state. They don't ever want you to know. it's fiction.
2007-03-27 12:26:59 · answer #4 · answered by jennyfurr1985 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its actually Springfield, Illinois
2007-03-27 12:25:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is never said. There are several "Springfields" in the US. I think that is just something they are leaving up to the viewer's imagination.
2007-03-27 12:25:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fox won't disclose that info. they keep it secret. but they're several states that have cities/towns named springfield.
2007-03-27 12:24:59 · answer #7 · answered by Big Tuna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sprinfield -illinois
2007-03-27 12:25:19 · answer #8 · answered by house of mouse 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋