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'''The Springfield Shopper''' is the most commonly recurring [[List of fictional newspapers#Newspapers|local newspaper]] in [[Springfield (The Simpsons)|Springfield]]. It's appeared for the first time in [[Homer's Odyssey]].
 
'''The Springfield Shopper''' is the most commonly recurring [[List of fictional newspapers#Newspapers|local newspaper]] in [[Springfield (The Simpsons)|Springfield]]. It's appeared for the first time in [[Homer's Odyssey]].
  
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==Features==
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== Features ==
 
It carries opinion, sports, food, world, arts, religion and leisure sections. It tends towards [[tabloid]] stories, with such headlines as 'Woman Weds Ape', 'Hippo promoted to detective' and 'Crazed Mom Goes Topless (Photos Pages 3-28)'.  
 
It carries opinion, sports, food, world, arts, religion and leisure sections. It tends towards [[tabloid]] stories, with such headlines as 'Woman Weds Ape', 'Hippo promoted to detective' and 'Crazed Mom Goes Topless (Photos Pages 3-28)'.  
  
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==Orgin==
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== Orgin ==
 
It was founded in the early 1900s by Johnny Newspaperseed, a small boy who travelled America founding newspapers.  
 
It was founded in the early 1900s by Johnny Newspaperseed, a small boy who travelled America founding newspapers.  
 
The Shopper merged with the Springfield Times, Post, Globe, Herald, Jewish News, and Hot Sex Weekly.
 
The Shopper merged with the Springfield Times, Post, Globe, Herald, Jewish News, and Hot Sex Weekly.
  
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==Price==
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== Price ==
 
The cost of the newspaper tends to vary between nothing and $1.00, with the average price being 25¢.  
 
The cost of the newspaper tends to vary between nothing and $1.00, with the average price being 25¢.  
  
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==Homer the Food Critic==
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== Homer the Food Critic ==
 
[[Homer Simpson]] has worked for the newspaper as a food critic. After initially being too kind (giving a slice of pizza he found under the sofa at least 8 out of 10, deducting a point for having a Hot Wheels car stuck on it), he switched to becoming a cruel critic, and was almost murdered by a disgruntled baker with a poisoned éclair.  
 
[[Homer Simpson]] has worked for the newspaper as a food critic. After initially being too kind (giving a slice of pizza he found under the sofa at least 8 out of 10, deducting a point for having a Hot Wheels car stuck on it), he switched to becoming a cruel critic, and was almost murdered by a disgruntled baker with a poisoned éclair.  
  
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==Owner==
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== Owner ==
 
The newspaper was also bought briefly by [[Montgomery Burns]], who was on a mission to control all the media of Springfield, and by the [[The Joy of Sect|The Movementarians]], an evil cult who were attempting to brainwash all Springfieldians.
 
The newspaper was also bought briefly by [[Montgomery Burns]], who was on a mission to control all the media of Springfield, and by the [[The Joy of Sect|The Movementarians]], an evil cult who were attempting to brainwash all Springfieldians.
  
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==Jokes==
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== Jokes ==
 
The lower headline will generally be a joke either about the upper headlines, or about journalism in general ("Second headline less important, studies show").
 
The lower headline will generally be a joke either about the upper headlines, or about journalism in general ("Second headline less important, studies show").
  
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==Clone==
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== Clone ==
 
In one episode, it is revealed that [[Shelbyville]] has a newspaper called '''The Shelbyville Daily''', whose slogan is "Once a week, every week".
 
In one episode, it is revealed that [[Shelbyville]] has a newspaper called '''The Shelbyville Daily''', whose slogan is "Once a week, every week".
  
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==Fake Headlines==
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== Fake Headlines ==
 
In the episode where Homer goes to live in an apartment with two gay men, one of them is seen reading New York Times. Homer is surprised and asks why is he reading the NYT even though he doesn't live in New York. He replies its because all the headlines are a joke in the Springfield Shopper.
 
In the episode where Homer goes to live in an apartment with two gay men, one of them is seen reading New York Times. Homer is surprised and asks why is he reading the NYT even though he doesn't live in New York. He replies its because all the headlines are a joke in the Springfield Shopper.
  
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==Real Life==
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== Real Life ==
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An 8-paged Springfield Shopper has been published, written by Simpsons creator [[Matt Groening]] himself. It was found inside a newspaper as an feature to advertise [[The Simpsons Movie]]. The Springfield Shopper has been published in Springfield, IL since 1975.
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An 8-paged Springfield Shopper has been published, written by Simpsons creator [[Matt Groening]] himself. It was found inside a newspaper as an feature to advertise [[The Simpsons Movie]]. The Springfield Shopper has been published in Springfield, IL since 1975.
  
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==Headlines==
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== Headlines ==
 
*Simpson Says Safe! ([[Homer's Odyssey]])
 
*Simpson Says Safe! ([[Homer's Odyssey]])
 
*Dozens Cheer Homer Simpson ([[Homer's Odyssey]])
 
*Dozens Cheer Homer Simpson ([[Homer's Odyssey]])
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*Heat Wave Continues
 
*Heat Wave Continues
 
*Crazed Mom Goes Topless Photos Pages 3-28 TV Clown Saves Day
 
*Crazed Mom Goes Topless Photos Pages 3-28 TV Clown Saves Day
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*Teacher Nominated for Award: Will She Leave Old Life Behind? Closed Pistachio Stymies Fatso
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*Teacher Nominated for Award: Will She Leave Old Life Behind? Closed Pistachio Stymies Fatso
 
*Drunk Cop Fired From Force; Private Eye Wins Bake-Off
 
*Drunk Cop Fired From Force; Private Eye Wins Bake-Off
 
*Lonley Men Die Early
 
*Lonley Men Die Early
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*Peace Talks Break Down
 
*Peace Talks Break Down
 
*Iowa Home to Worlds Biggest Pizza
 
*Iowa Home to Worlds Biggest Pizza
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*"Families Come First" On Ballot - Second Headline Less Important, Studies Show
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*"Families Come First" On Ballot - Second Headline Less Important, Studies Show
 
*"Families Come First" Wrong for Springfield
 
*"Families Come First" Wrong for Springfield
 
*Costs Too Much, Does Too Little
 
*Costs Too Much, Does Too Little
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*Simpsons Found Guilty, Sentenced to 10 Tears Local Bully to Homer "Haw Haw"
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*Simpsons Found Guilty, Sentenced to 10 Tears Local Bully to Homer "Haw Haw"
 
*U-ASS-A
 
*U-ASS-A
 
*Beloved Hero Cheats Death
 
*Beloved Hero Cheats Death
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*Down the Wire! Challenger Still Campaigning on Election Day! ([[Mayor me a Little]])
 
*Down the Wire! Challenger Still Campaigning on Election Day! ([[Mayor me a Little]])
 
*Schools Not Closed ([[The Paper Chase]])
 
*Schools Not Closed ([[The Paper Chase]])
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[[Category:Newspapers]]
 
[[Category:Newspapers]]
 
[[Category:Locations]]
 
[[Category:Locations]]

Revision as of 01:00, June 15, 2009

Springfield Shopper
Newspaper Information
Type: Daily Local Newspaper
Founded: 1883 by Johnny Newspaperseed



The Springfield Shopper is the most commonly recurring local newspaper in Springfield. It's appeared for the first time in Homer's Odyssey.

Features

It carries opinion, sports, food, world, arts, religion and leisure sections. It tends towards tabloid stories, with such headlines as 'Woman Weds Ape', 'Hippo promoted to detective' and 'Crazed Mom Goes Topless (Photos Pages 3-28)'.

Orgin

It was founded in the early 1900s by Johnny Newspaperseed, a small boy who travelled America founding newspapers. The Shopper merged with the Springfield Times, Post, Globe, Herald, Jewish News, and Hot Sex Weekly.

Price

The cost of the newspaper tends to vary between nothing and $1.00, with the average price being 25¢.

Homer the Food Critic

Homer Simpson has worked for the newspaper as a food critic. After initially being too kind (giving a slice of pizza he found under the sofa at least 8 out of 10, deducting a point for having a Hot Wheels car stuck on it), he switched to becoming a cruel critic, and was almost murdered by a disgruntled baker with a poisoned éclair.

Owner

The newspaper was also bought briefly by Montgomery Burns, who was on a mission to control all the media of Springfield, and by the The Movementarians, an evil cult who were attempting to brainwash all Springfieldians.

Jokes

The lower headline will generally be a joke either about the upper headlines, or about journalism in general ("Second headline less important, studies show").

Clone

In one episode, it is revealed that Shelbyville has a newspaper called The Shelbyville Daily, whose slogan is "Once a week, every week".

Fake Headlines

In the episode where Homer goes to live in an apartment with two gay men, one of them is seen reading New York Times. Homer is surprised and asks why is he reading the NYT even though he doesn't live in New York. He replies its because all the headlines are a joke in the Springfield Shopper.

Real Life

An 8-paged Springfield Shopper has been published, written by Simpsons creator Matt Groening himself. It was found inside a newspaper as an feature to advertise The Simpsons Movie. The Springfield Shopper has been published in Springfield, IL since 1975.

Headlines

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