The Simpsons typical American town, serving as a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle. However, because of its animated nature, "The Simpsons" scope is larger than that of a regular sitcom. The town of Springfield acts as a complete universe in which characters can explore the issues faced by modern society. By having Homer work in a nuclear power plant, the show can comment on the state of the environment. Through Bart and Lisa's days at Springfield Elementary School, the show's writers illustrate pressing or controversial issues in the field of education. The town features a vast array of media
The Simpsons (pinball) The Simpsons (pinball) The Simpsons is a 1990 pinball game released by Data East Pinball. It is based on the animated sitcom "The Simpsons" and features many elements from the series, such as character voices and music. The game was popular in the United States, becoming a hit for Data East Pinball. It has been cited as helping increase the popularity of pinball machines at the beginning of the 1990s. The "Simpsons" pinball game was followed by "The Simpsons Pinball Party" in 2003. The pinball machine is modeled after the animated sitcom "The Simpsons". The pop bumpers are styled as