Tag Archives: Simpsons

America’s Favorite Family

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

You’ve loved the Simpsons for years, but how well do you really know America’s favorite family ? Now their creator Matt Groening’s new book The Simpson Family (Abrams) reveals a quarter of a century of Simpson facts in a fun … Continue reading →

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Homer’s Hometown

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Last week Springfield, Oregon unveiled a mural art tribute to America’s favorite family. Created by artist Julius Preite, the 15 by 30 foot mural adorns the city’s Emerald Art Center. Sadly, this Springfield is not the real hometown of the … Continue reading →

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Take the Green Line to Queasy Street

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

It’s been more than 20 years since the STA (Springfield Transit Authority) introduced its ill-fated monorail system, but even fictitious cities eventually need to upgrade their public transportation. Last Sunday’s Simpsons episode featured a  hitherto unseen transit network complete with multicolored … Continue reading →

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