Series creator Matt Groening once responded to that query by citing an episode in which the Simpsons family stands in the ''five corners'', a fictional place where 5 US states meet in a perfect star. He added that the Simpsons obviously exist in a fictional America, and that the town name Springfield is used to be as generic as possible, seeing as a large number of states have a city named Springfield.

Joe America.... average person....... Anywhere, USA.


As for the contest they just had not too long ago, I found it interesting why people would say their Springfield is also the one from the show. I think the nuclear power plant is most convincing, but the city that said its mayor talks sort-of like Mayor Quimby was really dumb. 'Oh the show has to be your town because you elected a similar guy after the show had been on 15 years.'
Anyways glad to see people enjoying the Simpsons.


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Cooter McDoogle Reviewed by Cooter McDoogle on . The Simpsons - State? I was curious, the simpsons make sure to NEVER give away the state springfeild is meant to be based in - anyone know? Anyone got any ideas? I'm pretty sure it's a southern state, and i've been thinking texas - anyone got any ideas? Rating: 5