Is everyone else super-psyched for the new Simpsons movie? It doesn’t come out until July, but I have high hopes for it. I’ve been watching The Simpsons for as long as I can remember — I had a “Don’t Have a Cow, Dude” t-shirt when I was like 8 years old that I thought was just the coolest thing on the planet, and a “Cowabunga” beach towel to go along with it. For comparison purposes, I also had like six slap bracelets and my other favorite shirt featured a pony with a bow in her hair, but still.
The television show is set in the mythical Springfield — a very common name for cities in the U.S. — and the writers never let on as to the state in which the Simpson family lives. They want to premiere the film in Springfield — so the question is, which one?
20th Century Fox has invited 16 of the Springfields nationwide to compete for the honor of hosting the premiere. Fox will pick the winner based on short film entries showcasing the community’s positive aspects and links to the Simpsons. (Links to the Simpsons? Like what? “As luck would have it, guys, we have an incompetent police force, a grossly mismanaged nuclear facility and an inadequate public school system! Look no further!”)
“There’s plenty of serious issues to talk about, but this is something that we might as well try to have a little fun with,” said Springfield (which one?) Mayor Sid Leiken.
This is a fun publicity stunt. I sure hope someone puts those short film entries on YouTube (hint, hint, Fox!!!)
I hate the Simpsons. It’s about as edgy as warm butter. Plus, Marge is a whore, I have a source.
I always thought The Simpsons took place in Springfield, Missouri. so I am going with Springfield, Missouri.
Yep, Springfield, Missouri gets my vote.
Go Springfield, Missouri!!!!
The Simpsons blows.
The Simpsons blows.
Its Springfield, Illinois. Sorry but it just is…Have you seen a picture of the guy that runs our Power plant??
I THOUGHT MATT GROENING SAID IT WAS HIS HOME TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD OREGON! I GREW UP BELIEVING IT IS OREGON! AND WHO WOULD KNOW BETTER THANIT’S CREATOR – MATT! IT’S OREGON! SPRINGFIELD OREGON! THE SIMPSONS LIVE WHERE? THEY LIVE IN SPRINGFIELD OREGON! ;-p
Yeah but you gotta recognize the fact that a couple of simpson’s episodes involved branson and Springmo is right next door. Plus we have a minor league ball team and a tire fire. Just kidding about that last one.
well no one ever said any thing about springfield,kentucky it might be here.
It is, indeed Springfield Oregon…
Let’s not be surprised though, when the movie premieres in ALL of the Springfields…
DUH.
; )
In the episode entitled, “Behind The Laughter,” the narrator refers to the Simpsons as a “northern Kentucky family.”
’nuff said