The location is visited again in "The Bob Next Door", where Sideshow Bob plots to kill Bart at the marker where the location's unique property would result in a lack of extraterritorial jurisdiction, explaining it as: "I can stand in one state, fire a gun in a second state, the bullet will travel through the third, hitting you in the fourth, so you fall dead in the fifth. Moe's Tavern is a fictional local bar in Springfield frequented by Homer Simpson, Carl Carlson, Lenny Leonard, Barney Gumble and barflies Sam and Larry, but is seemingly unpopular with the rest of the city's residents. Moreover, numerous actions of Springfieldians, including driving to Canada, Mexico and New York, and their use of American accents, would be impossible if Springfield were located anywhere other than North America. However, in "'Tis the 30th Season", Homer announces on a road trip when the family is in Tennessee, showing that they do not live there. In response, Barney says, "If I ever vote, it will be for him.". The remaining North Haverbrook locals have since denied the monorail's existence, presumably blaming Lanley for the whole thing that ruined their town's reputation. Fan Remake of The Simpsons: Hit and Run is Complete - Game Rant In "King of the Hill", Bart claims that the Murderhorn is more than four miles higher than Springfield's elevation. [2], The state has many counties. However, Groening substituted Bart for his own name. The image from The Simpsons, which shows a big cloud of smoke of an orange color belongs to episode 20 of season 2021, entitled "To Surveil with Love". Springfield has the Washington Dulles International Airport, which is 27 miles away, and Richmond (the state capital) also has an airport, named the Richmond International Airport. Mary Bailey is the current Governor of Springfield's State. Krustyland (area) | The Simpsons: Tapped Out Wiki | Fandom However, in "Fear of Flying", when offered free air travel to any US State, the Simpsons are told "except Alaska and Hawaii. Furthermore, Marge is of French ancestry (her maiden name is Bouvier), so maybe she is Cajun. On Homer's weekly paycheck, it is shown that the state withholds income tax. This is also strongly suggested in "What Animated Women Want", when the camera rapidly zooms out of Springfield, showing that the city is probably near Chicago, definitely in Illinois. The restaurant also offers karaoke. [3][4], The fictional city of Springfield was intended to represent "Anytown, USA" and not be derived from any specific real-life location. In the episode "Home Away from Homer", Ned mentions that a recently opened, left-hand megastore, called "Left-Mart" (a parody of Wal-Mart) is threatening his business. Its cuisine specializes in seafood (to which Marge is allergic), and even the bread has fish in it. Springfield Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) University is a rival institution of Springfield University. Groening did not intend to place the fictional Springfield in Oregon, contrary to a 2012 interview with him in Smithsonian magazine; he instead adopted the name for the setting of The Simpsons in the hope that "everyone will think it's their Springfield". Colorado, however, is entirely above 3280 feet (1000 meters), making this state an impossibility if Springfield itself is 1,582 feet (482 meters) above-sea-level,[11] and is known to border an ocean. Larry knows but asks what state. Being the final episode to air in the 1990s, it originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 19, 1999. [11][12] This is substantiated by the state abbreviations NT and TA used within the show. 'Simpsons' limits tie-in partners", "Flanders loses his faith and an inconsequential Simpsons tests ours", "The Simpsons Season 29 Episode 19 Review: Left Behind", "The Simpsons Archive: "A Brief History of The Simpsons", Planet Simpson: How a Cartoon Masterpiece Documented an Era and Defined a Generation, The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad". In The Simpsons Movie, Ned Flanders tells Bart that the state where Springfield is located is bordered by the states of Ohio, Nevada, Maine, and Kentucky only Ohio and Kentucky are neighboring states in reality, and Nevada and Maine are at opposite sides of the US. Simpsons Show Springfield State Revealed - WhiteOut Press He commented that the fictional Springfield is based on Springfield, Oregon, located south of Portland. Also, on Homer's driver's license, the state is NT and the zip code is 49007, which is a Kalamazoo, Michigan zip code. When mocking another family in "We're on the Road to D'oh-where", Homer mentions that he bets they're from Massachusetts. It is also possible that if the town was located next to the Mississippi River, they could also receive "W" stations on their radio. It is a fairly standard spinning ride that is somewhat similar to Dumbo the Flying Elephant. However, the residents of Springfield have a huge range of accents, some of which clearly originate even outside the country (such as Groundskeeper Willie's Scottish accent). Also, in The Simpsons Movie, it is the United States government that encloses Springfield in the dome, making Canada an impossible location for it. However, The Simpsons cannot take place in New Jersey, as Homer and Bart must drive extensively to reach the Edison National Historic Site. The Leftorium is a fictional store in the Springfield Mall specializing in products for left-handed people. In "The Springfield Files", Mulder and Scully said when Homer discovers a UFO (who later turns out to be Mr. Burns under longevity treatment) that there was a UFO sighting in "the heartland of America". Here's A New Clue About Where 'The Simpsons' Actually Takes Place When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. One of the longest-running meta gags of The Simpsons is the debate surrounding which state the show's city of Springfield is located in. In "Lisa the Tree Hugger", Lisa protects a redwood tree by climbing into the canopy and camping up there, much like Julia Butterfly Hill did in real life. The Springfield Nuclear Power Plant is a fictional representation of a two-unit pressurized water reactor nuclear power plant in Springfield owned by Charles Montgomery Burns. In "Eeny Teeny Maya Moe", Maya is from Ogdenville. Similarly, "Mother Simpson" at one point during Homer's reunion with his mother had an American White Pelican landing on Homer and dropping a fish down his pants, implying that Springfield was located near the Mississippi River valley. Offshore oil rigs in the United States are found off the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico and California. Springfield is not in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Montana or Wyoming. Malibu Stacy, a decades-old spoof of an even older iconic toy . While the camera zooms out into the universe, it is seen that Springfield is placed somewhere in the Midwest, probably near the Mississippi River (Iowa, or maybe Missouri). The tavern is named after and run by Moe Szyslak. The most extreme example of this is Springfield Elementary School, which was moved from Missouri brick by brick after reaching bottom of the state league table. Springfield also has a nuclear power plant, a naval base, an army base and an air force base. In "Behind the Laughter", the narrator describes the Simpsons as a "northern Kentucky family". In the episode "Mommie Beerest", it is turned into an English pub named Nag and Weasel. Wiki Answers says there are 34. Akira works as a waiter and translates on occasion for the Simpson family. The head of the Simpson family, Homer, is not a typical family . On the other hand, it would seemingly make sense to be bribing the congressman that actually represents the district which includes Mount Rushmore, thereby placing Springfield in South Dakota. Uh, maybe Texas", making it even less likely that they are in Texas. Other notable makeovers are in the episode "Bart Sells His Soul", where Moe turns his tavern into a family restaurant called Uncle Moe's Family Feed Bag, and in "Homer the Moe" where Moe turns his tavern into a yuppie bar called "m". However, they, along with the Kwik-E-Mart, are destroyed when Bart accidentally interrupts a live mortar exercise at Fort Springfield, forcing the soldiers to redirect the mortar fire into the town. A central highway called Highway 401 is mentioned in several episodes. It should be noted, however, that this was a parody of The Sopranos, which takes place in New Jersey, through which I-95 runs. When discussing the state flag and the appearance of the Confederate battle flag on it, the Capital City Goofball (the Capital City representative to the State Congress) notes that it is especially embarrassing due to Springfield being in a northern state, whereas Kentucky is considered a Southern state. In "Weekend at Burnsie's", Homer smokes medical marijuana. In anticipation of the success of the show, I thought, 'This will be cool; everyone will think it's their Springfield.' The fictional City Hall of Springfield serves as the workplace of Mayor Quimby and the City Government. As a matter of coincidence, Springfield, Kentucky also happens to lie within the borders of Simpson County. Geographically, there are many things against the Simpsons living in Kentucky. Similarly, Krusty the Clown mentions a convention in Lubbock, Texas during "Homer the Heretic". In this video I will reveal the location of the real Springfield. A segment on WFXT revealed that Springfield's city hall is actually copied from that of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The city that was picked was Springfield, Vermont. 939 and 636 First Appearance "Good Night" Springfield is a city (or town in some episodes) in Springfield County, Springfield's State and is located within the continental United States, where the Simpson family lives. The farms mainly grow corn, livestock, dairy, fruit, cotton, tobacco, and Tomacco, while within the cities, the main industries are brewing by the Duff and Fudd Beer corporations, coal mining, casinos, manufacture of boxes, pillows, food, copper, iron, steel, industrial equipment, dangerous chemicals and retail. The fictional Springfield University is a large college which Homer attended in "Homer Goes to College". The Master Sushi Chef is the only person at the restaurant qualified to prepare fugu. In July 2007, convenience store chain 7-Eleven converted 11 of its stores in the United States and one in Canada into Kwik-E-Marts to promote the release of The Simpsons Movie. However, Lisa says that West Springfield is three times the size of Texas. Since Capital City is the capital of Springfield's state, this could mean that Springfield is in Connecticut. Springfield is the primary fictional setting of the American animated sitcom The Simpsons and related media. The state is made up of mainly agricultural land, with occasional large cities such as Capital City and medium-sized towns such as Springfield and Shelbyville. In "Sweets and Sour Marge", Mr. Burns tells Homer that he needs him to help him smuggle in sugar from south of the border, to which Homer replies, "Oh, you mean Tennessee? Redwood trees only exist in California, suggesting Springfield to be in Northern California. Edna Krabappel was Bart Simpson's 4th-grade teacher, and from season 23 onwards also neighbor due to marrying Ned Flanders until Krabappel's death in season 25. Matt Groening Reveals the Location of the Real Springfield According to The Simpsons Movie, Shelbyville is west of Springfield. And they do." How many Springfields are there in the United States? Matt Groening finally reveals Springfield's home state on 'The Simpsons This means that Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming are all not possible. In the episode "The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer", Krusty Burger is one of the few burger places open in Springfield, because Krusty has been paying mobster Fat Tony to keep McDonald's and Burger King from establishing local franchises. However, that episode featured the Simpson family as actors "playing" roles of themselves, and the events depicted in the episode are considered non-canon. When Sideshow Bob first proposes the abolition of television, Homer tells him to go back to Massachusetts. A running gag in earlier seasons was the poor security of the plant, with the outside security booth often going unmanned. And even then, it would, again, have to be a large one. "K" as the first call letter usually indicates a radio station west of the Mississippi River, whereas "W" as the first call letter usually indicates a radio station east of the Mississippi River. In "C.E. [26] Springfield is also home to the state's largest self-sustaining tire fire, which has been burning continuously for many decades. Also, there was a contest for The Simpsons Movie to find out what the state the Simpsons were located in based on states with had a town called Springfield, and that state would get to have the premiere of that movie. In "Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment", the Top Hat Channel which Bart watches claims not to be available in Florida or Utah. However, it can clearly be seen from the map that the family are banned from the state. The guard's reply is almost inaudible, but ends in the syllable "-aska". . An example of this is in "Selma's Choice". The state was founded by circus freaks and was assumed to be the location of New Sodom, due to misinterpreting a passage in the Bible. It also features the scene of Bart's prank towards Edna, when he pretends to be a man interested in meeting her in person from a personal advertisement and then watches her be stiffed by the fictional date. In "El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)", Marge notes that Springfield slopes down in a westward direction, lending more credibility to the West Coast theory. Homer sued them for their refusal to honor the 'all you can eat' promise in the episode "New Kid on the Block", and was given a job as a freak attraction "more stomach than man" (to Marge's great embarrassment). In "New Kids on the Blecch", L.T. In "Revenge is a Dish Best Served Three Times", the Rich Texan on whom Homer wishes to seek revenge tells Bart that he and Homer have buried the hatchet because the two are both from Connecticut. [8] He said, "I also figured out that Springfield was one of the most common names for a city in the U.S. There is also a real city named Shelbyville in Illinois, 63.6 miles away from Springfield, IL. The door features a sign reading 'Thank you for not discussing the outside world'. This could mean that Springfield is either in, or at least close to, the Washington state. However, the skyline is similar to New York City and there is a reference to destroying the Mad Magazine headquarters. This long-running animated comedy focuses on the eponymous family in the town of Springfield in an unnamed U.S. state. [10] Lanley, however, is notorious for extreme fraudulence, so the accuracy of the map is highly questionable. The family is shown driving over the Mississippi River on route to Washington, D.C. Ned Flanders falls for one of Homer's pranks by going to Montana to meet Jesus by Train. The state of Washington is north of the Oregon boarder, so it could mean that the family lives in the Washington state. Luigi's is a fictional Springfield Italian restaurant owned by Luigi Risotto, who is a parody of the "Italian pasta/pizza chef" stereotype, but seems to be aware of his status as a stock character. Larry knows, but he asks what state. However, the state has a very low education budget; schools can only afford to buy books other schools have banned, they are forced to cancel all artistic and physical education, and must rent out classrooms as prison cells to make ends meet. The couch gag for "The Ziff Who Came to Dinner", "On a Clear Day I Can't See My Sister" and "Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind" feature the camera zooming out from the Simpson home to outside the universe (ala Power of 10). In the couch gag for "The Ziff Who Came to Dinner", "Simple Simpson", "Bart-Mangled Banner", "On a Clear Day I Can't See My Sister" and "Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind", when the camera begins to zoom out of the universe, it zooms out of Illinois, and there is a real city named Springfield in Illinois. A special bond develops between Lisa and Homer after . They also are big fans of the Minnesota Vikings due to the heavy incidence of Norwegian immigrants in the state of Minnesota. In "Please Homer, Don't Hammer 'Em", Bart is in an arcade with old games, one of which is Polybius, which is said to have only appeared in arcades in the Portland, Oregon area. Its nickname is The Windy Apple (a joke by the show's writers, combining the nicknames of New York City's "The Big Apple" and Chicago's "The Windy City"). The state is the north-western-most state of four states whose boundaries intersect at a single point. Springfield has often been shown on a (presumed) ocean. As a small easter egg, during a flu outbreak in Springfield, the hospital only received schemas in Norwegian, which was later confirmed via close-up. The state also contains at least 2,000 McDonald's restaurants, according to Lou (although none are in Springfield).[4]. In "Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge", Fat Tony and the mafia head for the Simpson house to demand Homer to comes out in a Sopranos style-cinematic view that shows Interstate 95. The Squishees were Slurpees that are sold in special collector cups and the Krusty-O's were made by Malt-O-Meal. Robert . 18 "A woman is a lot like a refrigerator: 6 feet tall, 300 pounds. On a similar note, "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson" had it being implied that Springfield was at the very least within walking distance to New York during Homer's youth, as he mentioned that he was traveling through it to get to a Harrisburg Coat store for an irregular coat, and it was also implied that it was also within driving/bus distance from Springfield to New York City. In "Coming to Homerica", Milhouse states that they are in Tennessee Titans territory, as he and Bart walk past the Ogdenvillians that have moved to Springfield while wearing Minnesota Vikings jerseys. Therefore, they do not live in Florida. In "Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington", the Simpsons' address contains the ZIP code 192005, a made-up ZIP code obviously, as real ZIP codes are five digits. Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons, revealed to Smithsonian magazine which of the United States' Springfields inspired the location for Fox's iconic animated hit show. It was released on July 31, 2013, along with the Krustyland Expansion. In "Principal Charming" and "Selma's Choice", Hans Moleman's driver's license shows a ZIP code of 90701. However, Antonia Coffman, Groening's publicist, has said that the Springfield plant's design is generic and that "the Springfield Nuclear Power plant was not based on the Trojan Plant or any other power plant in the country. Sometimes it snows in Springfield, the town once experienced a hurricane, its ocean coast has an oil platform close offshore, and Springfield's western side (which is three times the size of Texas) is a vast oil field. He often gets mad when his family does not come and visit him. Today. However, this is non-canon. Another Massachusetts reference is that Mayor Quimby and his political machine have similarities to the powerful Kennedy family, including the mayor and his family's thick Boston accent, even though Springfield, Massachusetts natives DO NOT have the famous New England accent. Mayor Joe Quimby has a cultivated Eastern New England accent, as in an exaggerated imitation of Ted or John F. Kennedy. Therefore, it is plausible that Springfield is located in Washington. The only Legolands that exist in the United States are in California, and Massachusetts. As a result, he manages to get everyone he knows in town to shop at Ned's store, saving it from closure. On Ice! Although it isn't the most direct path, it is possible to take 65 South straight to Branson, Missouri and take 160 East to get into Tennessee and from there to Knoxville. Virginia has a Navy base and an Air Force base. It is an affluent town and is home to many wildflowers (to which Lisa is allergic). In The Simpsons Movie, the town attempts to sneak out in front of Russ Cargill up a rope holding a bomb intended to blow up the town. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Mary Bailey | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom For Grampa Simpson, the Retirement Castle is a lonely place to be. The state was founded by circus freaks and was assumed to be the location of New Sodom, due to misinterpreting a passage in the Bible. On the other hand, Milhouse expressed shock at children from Ogdenville wearing jerseys from the American football team Minnesota Vikings, proclaiming Springfield to be "Tennessee Titans country", making Minnesota unlikely.[15]. What State The Simpsons' Springfield Is In By Adrienne Tyler Published Dec 15, 2019 One of the biggest mysteries in The Simpsons is the exact location of Springfield. Springfield, Massachusetts is referenced by the "Springfield Memorial Bridge", which separates Springfield from West Springfield in the show and in Massachusetts. [20], Springfield reaches its pinnacle in the mid-20th century, when it became the home of the world's first Aquacar factory; one half of the U.S. was said to wear Springfield galoshes and the city's streets were literally paved with gold. The real I-95 is a major north-south route along the east coast of the United States. Universal Studios Florida includes a Moe's Tavern in the Springfield section of the park. Springfield, KY is also only around fifty miles from Fort Knox. Ned Flanders' comment that Springfield borders Ohio, Nevada, Maine, and Kentucky, though geographically impossible, would lend credit to this theory. Actually, the tallest mountain in the United States, Mount McKinley in Alaska, rises less than four miles above sea level. It is known as a twin city to Shelbyville. Springfield does not exist. Springfield Heights Institute of Technology, bordering Ohio, Nevada, Maine or Kentucky, Ice Cream of Margie (with the Light Blue Hair), Revenge is a Dish Best Served Three Times, Marge Simpson in: "Screaming Yellow Honkers", Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in "The Curse of the Flying Hellfish", Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield. According to "Lisa the Drama Queen", the Simpson family once accidentally wound up at the Yosemite National Park after getting lost on the way to brunch. In The Simpsons Movie, the Simpsons move to Alaska, which means that they don't live there. This makes the possibility of them living in Ohio questionable, although it is possible that they simply live a short distance away from Dayton. While Springfield, Illinois has a Shelbyville fifty miles to the southeast and a nuclear power plant forty miles to the northeast, there has not been any indication that it is the Springfield, and could be coincidental. Missouri has both a Shelbyville and a Springfield. In "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson", when he arrives in New York, Homer tells the rest of the family, "Now remember, criminals prey on small-town folk like us, so if anyone asks we're sophisticated millionaires from the Ozarks." Toxic waste is to be found in most bodies of water as well as the occasional mutated three-eyed fish. Major named geographical features include the Springfield Gorge, Springfield National Forest, the volcanic Mt. Possible suggestions lead to the affirmation that Springfield is in Virginia. The fictional city of Shelbyville is Springfield's neighbor and rival. In "Special Edna", when Skinner drives Willie's car two thousand six hundred and fifty three miles from Springfield to Orlando. This can be seen during the opening of The Simpsons Movie.[41]. Ogdenvillians are composed of Norwegian immigrants with thick Norwegian accents. Springfield's State | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom 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. Moe's Tavern first appeared in the episode "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire". In several episodes, the radio and television stations in Springfield use the call sign KBBL. Illinois borders one of these states. Springfield Heights Institute of Technology focuses on the engineering sciences. However, South Dakota can also be ruled out since congressman Bob Arnold could be on a natural resources committee in congress and simply knows the lay of the land, but this still doesn't change the fact that the Simpsons are in Congressman Arnold's district. Their specification of the state would imply that they are not already in South Dakota. Despite this, the state has a wide array of wildlife, including grizzly bears, bald eagles, and manatees. The revelation that Springfield was once entirely in the telephone area code 636 and that chaos erupted when half the town was switched to the new area code 939 does not clarify the situation; area code 636 is in Missouri, while 939 is in Puerto Rico (area code 939 was not in effect when the episode "A Tale of Two Springfields" originally aired in 2000). The LA Times points out that "In "The Simpsons Movie," Simpson family neighbor Ned Flanders tells Bart that the states bordering Springfield's home state are Ohio, Nevada, Maine and Kentucky." Appearances THOH - "Treehouse of Horror II" Episode - "Itchy & Scratchy Land" Episode - "The Bob Next Door" The ZIP code, 49007, belongs to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Despite the fact that Indiana does not have an oceanic coastline, which Springfield is shown to have, it does border at least one large body of water, Lake Michigan, which could appear similar to an ocean. The fictional city of Ogdenville was first mentioned in "Marge vs. the Monorail", when Lyle Lanley claimed to have sold a monorail to Ogdenville.

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