What state is 'The Simpsons' set in? Has anyone figured it out?!
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What state do the Simpsons live in?
Curious Fan
Springfield, U.S.A.
Dear Fan:
Couldn't you have asked something less controversial, like "Is there a God?" Fans of America's longest-running sitcom have been debating this since Maggie was a baby. Oh wait...
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...."
Answers: here ya go,,,hope this is helpful..
Wednesday January 4, 2006 Previous | Next
What state do the Simpsons live in?
Curious Fan
Springfield, U.S.A.
Dear Fan:
Couldn't you have asked something less controversial, like "Is there a God?" Fans of America's longest-running sitcom have been debating this since Maggie was a baby. Oh wait...
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...."
kentuckey
Many people believe its Chicago, but I am not sure.
They never told anyone and it won't be revealed until matt greoning says so.
Yes, they gave us many clues, but messed up on one...
years ago, in the gambling episode, with marge and the casino, i think it was skinner who said it, "we are the only state with legalized gambling" that means they were in NEVADA!
The Simpsons takes place in illinois just outside of spring feild.
kentucky...
illinois
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Oregon!!! I'm just saying that because i'm from Oregon and most people here believe that it is set in Springfield, OR. Matt Groaning was from Portland and familiar with the Springfield/Eugene area. There are a lot of Oregon references on the show (for example there is a well known street in Portland called Lovejoy St.---Rev. Lovejoy)
The humor of the show is that there is a town or city called Springfield in almost every state. Therefore the story could take place anywhere in the United States. Its a clever idea really because it lets the show represent Americans in general.
They live in whatever state you want them to live in. It's a question that has no answer. And whoever said that nevada is the only state to have legalized gambling, have you ever heard of Atlantic City??
They are from Kentucky, if you watch the episode that is sort of a behind the music of the Simpson family. It says "for this Kentucky family" so really the proof is in that episode.
Why do they have to live in a specific state?! all the so called "clues" lead no-where and it's basically become a huge joke with the writers to dick with ppl who think they can figure it out...move on already!