The Simpsons are From.......CANADA?

MKSheppard · Post by **MKSheppard** » 2003-02-25 11:58am

http://ccr.ptbcanadian.com/simpsons/

Springfield in Canada? That is what some people believe in the newsgroup alt.tv.Simpsons, so here is why they say Springfield is in Canada.

The reasons for are:

Matt Groening publicly announced Homer is Canadian.

There are several Springfield's in Canada (Nova Scotia, Ontario, Newfoundland, and Manitoba )

Canada is where Route 401 runs

Many characters say eh. (Burns, Homer, Bart, Comic Store guy, ect.)

Homer eats foods commonly associated with Canada: donuts, a glass of maple syrup for breakfast, beer, and bacon

There is low voter turnout it Springfield for American Elections

The state Springfield is in is abbreviated NT, NT is the North American postal code for Northwest Territories

They say Springfield America sometimes (But the say USA too), America can include all of N. & S. America

The way Ontario Hydro is run you would think Homer works there

Ralph, who represents Canada at the show's model UN, knows nothing -- where babies come from, how to tie his shoelaces, how to get his finger out of his nose -- but he DOES know the words to the Canadian anthem. -
credit Jane Wilson

Ted · Post by **Ted** » 2003-02-25 12:03pm

You're just jealous.

Post by **Lagmonster** » 2003-02-25 12:05pm

Actually, in the 'Behind the Laughter' spoof episode of the Simpsons, the narrator says, "This northern Kentucky family" at one point in reference to the Simpsons. Take that for what it's worth.

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2003-02-25 12:05pm

He's not Canadian

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-02-25 12:57pm

Not to mention why would Homer say he's Leaving America for America Jr (aka Canada)?

Or why would Apu be studying to become a US citizen?

Face it Simpsons are American. I could name plenty of other good evidence as well. Need more?

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2003-02-25 12:59pm

On the return addresses and stuff mailed to Springfield, it never lists state. But it always says Springfield, USA. Thus, it is in the USA. Not Canada.

Stravo · Post by **Stravo** » 2003-02-25 01:06pm

IN the episode where Bart's going to get booted in Australia they flee to the American embassy.

Eframepilot · Post by **Eframepilot** » 2003-02-25 01:07pm

They're definitely from Kentucky. In an early episode in the season right after "Behind the Laughter", Lisa looks down a hill and we can see the Mississippi with the Great Arch of St. Louis on the other side. They had to rub it in.

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2003-02-25 01:10pm

They're definately not Canadian, but they don't seem to be in one specific state.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-02-25 01:11pm

Who would have thought Shep would spread Canuk propaganda.

Montcalm · Post by **Montcalm** » 2003-02-25 01:39pm

In the episode where Marge order by phone the missing feet for a toy she start giving the adress "742 Evergreen Terrasse Springfiled O hi Maude" she almost give the state name something with O.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2003-02-25 01:41pm

Montcalm wrote:In the episode where Marge order by phone the missing feet for a toy she start giving the adress "742 Evergreen Terrasse Springfiled O hi Maude" she almost give the state name something with O.

Actually it was probably meant to be, "Oh, hi Maude."

Trytostaydead · Post by **Trytostaydead** » 2003-02-25 01:43pm

Simpsons from Canada? That could explain why Homer is so slow!!

Anarchist Bunny · Post by **Anarchist Bunny** » 2003-02-25 01:43pm

Springfield has no real location. It's 600 miles from Mexico on the North Eastern and western coast and the east side of it is three times the size of Texas. There is no real location for it.

Montcalm · Post by **Montcalm** » 2003-02-25 01:45pm

Trytostaydead wrote:Simpsons from Canada? That could explain why Homer is so slow!!

If Homer is Canadian then George W Bush is too.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2003-02-25 01:47pm

anarchistbunny wrote:Springfield has no real location. It's 600 miles from Mexico on the North Eastern and western coast and the east side of it is three times the size of Texas. There is no real location for it.

I thought the West side of it looked like Texas. From the episode where Homer goes oil drilling they have a map of Springfield.

Anarchist Bunny · Post by **Anarchist Bunny** » 2003-02-25 01:48pm

East. West. It's all the same in springfield.

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2003-02-25 01:49pm

I'm guessing "Three times the size of Texas" was a joke, but there are no mountains over 20,000 feet in the lower 48 states (When Homer was climbing thatmountain, Bart said "There's noly 4 more vertical miles to go!")

Also, it's about 2,000 miles away form Arlen, Texas ("We travelled 2,000 miles for this?")

Trytostaydead · Post by **Trytostaydead** » 2003-02-25 01:50pm

Montcalm wrote:
Trytostaydead wrote:Simpsons from Canada? That could explain why Homer is so slow!!
If Homer is Canadian then George W Bush is too.

Canda can have George W. Bush

Baron Mordo · Post by **Baron Mordo** » 2003-02-25 01:54pm

We don't need him, we have Jean Chretien.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2003-02-25 01:55pm

Funny how he posts all the reasons it is in Canada and not the reason it isn't.

Here it is:

"They say Springfield is in the United States."

Rather conclusive I would say.

MKSheppard · Post by **MKSheppard** » 2003-02-25 02:02pm

Stormbringer wrote:Who would have thought Shep would spread Canuk propaganda.

During the time period of the Battle of the Bulge, (December '44 to January '45) Royal Canadian Airforce Typhoons flew support missions for the U.S. 1st Army in its defence and later counterattack on the 5th Panzer Army and the 6th S.S. Panzer Army.

More Typhoons were shot down by USAAF Fighters than were shot down by Luftwaffe Fighers in this period.

It got so bad that Typhoons, on spotting P-51's or P-47's, automatically jettisoned their bombs or rockets and took evasive action if the American aircraft were in an aggressive approach path.

One Squadron, after suffering two losses to P-47's, in the course of a month's period, engaged and shot down one of the member's of a flight of P-47's who attacked on a third occasion.

Anarchist Bunny · Post by **Anarchist Bunny** » 2003-02-25 02:09pm

MKSheppard wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:Who would have thought Shep would spread Canuk propaganda.
During the time period of the Battle of the Bulge, (December '44 to January '45) Royal Canadian Airforce Typhoons flew support missions for the U.S. 1st Army in its defence and later counterattack on the 5th Panzer Army and the 6th S.S. Panzer Army.

More Typhoons were shot down by USAAF Fighters than were shot down by Luftwaffe Fighers in this period.

It got so bad that Typhoons, on spotting P-51's or P-47's, automatically jettisoned their bombs or rockets and took evasive action if the American aircraft were in an aggressive approach path.

One Squadron, after suffering two losses to P-47's, in the course of a month's period, engaged and shot down one of the member's of a flight of P-47's who attacked on a third occasion.

Wow, Canadians are really magnets for friendly fire aren't they?

Post by **weemadando** » 2003-02-25 02:16pm

anarchistbunny wrote:
Wow, Canadians are really magnets for friendly fire aren't they?

Maybe its just the Americans getting a bit gun-happy...

MKSheppard · Post by **MKSheppard** » 2003-02-25 02:21pm

weemadando wrote:
anarchistbunny wrote: Maybe its just the Americans getting a bit gun-happy...

Oh no! This is starting to head south!!!!!

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