I'm a Minnesotan as well, living in PA now (which thankfully IS contributing). I'm sad that MN won't participate. Despite Springfield, MN's lameness, the Twin Cities is much more of a fun and open (and liberal) area that would've accepted the premiere. I mean, the TCs are the birthplace of Mystery Science Theater 3000!

I live in Minnesota - A good number of people have corn cobs stuck up their asses. I would have been honored to be associated with The Simpsons. You know brought some attention to the town and a little tourist income. I hate people who are uptight.

Wholesome? Bread isn't even wholesome anymore. Who care's about wholesome! The days of Little House are over people - move on and have some sex!

Yes, there are Christian values (or at least good morals) hidden in The Simpsons. There's even a book called "The Gospel According to The Simpsons". They used it for a sunday school class in my church.

Wow there are people who hate "The Simpsons"???

I think your two words speak quite loudly about why they did not want to be "honored" by the Simpsons.
They lived through the era of pretend honor by being near a "name".

My home town is Springfield, MN and my parents still live there. This is embarrassing. I am not the largest fan of the show, but how dumb. How do you not jump at a chance to compete for something this huge? I am very disappointed.

Because The Simpson's isn't wholesome? Don't Christains watch it? I remember hearing it on the news, big Christain show. I guess they might have a point then.

Springfield MA all the way! A huge dump!!!

You're right. (Ooooh, I totally got you!) I didn't even know there was a Springfield, MN, and I grew up here. That must be where we keep all the crotchety's, because I don't think that's a very good representation of our kindly state. As for Jesse Ventura getting elected, my two words would be: college students.

I have two words for YOU...