Every September the birds known as the "Swifts" pass through Portland as they are migrating somewhere. I was told this information during our last visit to watch them but I am forgetting now. These birds just so happen to have chosen the chimney at the Chapmen Elementary school as their temporary home for the entire month of September. Every night in September at sunset people from all around come with picnics packed to watch the show. If you watch the above video you will understand what I am talking about. Its quite the event.
Now, what do these birds have to do with the show: "The Simpsons", you ask? Well, its not the birds, its the school they have chosen. The elementary school they have chosen is the school that is seen in the show "The Simpsons." Check out these pictures:
My picture:
The Simpsons Picture:
And Wikipedia will explain some more for you:"Several characters in Portland native Matt Groening's television show The Simpsons have names based on the alphabetically-named streets in the Northwest District: Ned Flanders, the bully Kearney, Reverend Lovejoy, Mayor Quimby, Milhouse Van Houten (actually in North Portland), and possibly C. Montgomery (also named for the large Montgomery Park (Formerly Montgomery Ward) sign) Burns[ide]. Contrary to popular belief, the character Sideshow Bob Terwilliger is not named after SW Terwilliger Boulevard in Southwest Portland."[3]
Very interesting isn't it? I thought you'd think so. Aside from all of these Simpson Facts we had a fabulous time. We had a spur of the moment picnic with our friends Max and Kristen, a good time was had by all. We look forward to going again with my parents next weekend! Can't wait to see family!
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