Turning downtown Springfield, Oregon into a Simpsons-themed shopping district actually makes a tiny bit of sense, as cheesy as it would be, considering that downtown Springfield reminds one of a city like Canton or Schenectady more than Eugene or Portland.
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My optimism about it going in is reflected in the fact that it's been at least two years since I've seen a new episode of what was for many years.
"Diamond" Joe Quimby vs. Senator Clay Davis?