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Dear Livejournal,
Jul. 3rd, 2007 05:26 pmNow, I know a good portion of my flist is not from Oregon. In fact, I know a good portion of you are from rival states.
BUT. Let me tell you why you should vote for Springfield, Oregon (<--- VOTE HERE. Click on the star next to Springfield, Oregon! Go! Go! Go!) to be the location of the premiere for The Simpsons Movie.
1. Matt Groening grew up in Portland, Oregon and there are a ridiculous number of references to Oregon and Portland specifically in the show (though some of these, in all fairness, are arguable).
2. Matt Groening spent time in Eugene, Oregon, which is basically conjoined to Springfield, Oregon and several Simpsons Springfield landmarks are said to be modeled off the area. Including the statue of Jebediah Springfield and Moe's tavern.
3. Oregon, the eternal underdog! From this news article:
Winning the vote could prove tough. Springfield, Ore., (pop. 56,000), is up against Springfields in Massachusetts (pop. 152,000), Missouri (151,000) and Illinois (111,000).
Everyone loves an underdog!
4. It would make me warm and fuzzy inside.
That is all. Hi, flist. I love you. *winning smile* I've surpassed my caffeine allotment for the next month.
BUT. Let me tell you why you should vote for Springfield, Oregon (<--- VOTE HERE. Click on the star next to Springfield, Oregon! Go! Go! Go!) to be the location of the premiere for The Simpsons Movie.
1. Matt Groening grew up in Portland, Oregon and there are a ridiculous number of references to Oregon and Portland specifically in the show (though some of these, in all fairness, are arguable).
2. Matt Groening spent time in Eugene, Oregon, which is basically conjoined to Springfield, Oregon and several Simpsons Springfield landmarks are said to be modeled off the area. Including the statue of Jebediah Springfield and Moe's tavern.
3. Oregon, the eternal underdog! From this news article:
Winning the vote could prove tough. Springfield, Ore., (pop. 56,000), is up against Springfields in Massachusetts (pop. 152,000), Missouri (151,000) and Illinois (111,000).
Everyone loves an underdog!
4. It would make me warm and fuzzy inside.
That is all. Hi, flist. I love you. *winning smile* I've surpassed my caffeine allotment for the next month.