In any case, I wouldn’t say Springfield is really based on any one place. A lot of background stuff is based on Portland and that area, like the street names and the Springfield-Shelbyville rivalry, but…
So… the OP is disgruntled because none of the local convenience stores were chosen to be disguised as an even filthier (albeit fictional) convenience store?
I will never understand the appeal of The Simpsons.
He’s right. I’m going to sticky this classic Pit thread as an example of the big scary Pit of yore. I’ve euthanized it for the protection of those with weak bladders.