| Springfield Doughnut | |
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.jpg) The original Springfield Doughnut from 2007 | |
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| Year | 2007, 2012 |
| Type | Concrete |
| Dimensions | 3.5 m diameter (11 ft) |
| Location | Springfield, New Zealand |
| 43°20′13.92″S 171°55′40.80″E / 43.3372000°S 171.9280000°E | |
The Springfield Doughnut is a sculpture of a pink doughnut with sprinkles located in Springfield, New Zealand. It is based on the doughnut frequently featured in the American animated sitcom The Simpsons, which is set in a city also named Springfield. It was presented to the town by 20th Century Fox to promote the 2007 film The Simpsons Movie.[1] The sculpture has a diameter of 3.5 metres (11 ft) and weighs 6 tonnes (5.9 long tons; 6.6 short tons).[2]
- ^ "History of the Simpsons Donut in Springfield, New Zealand". Bachcare. Archived from the original on 13 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ Eleven, Beck (27 September 2009). "Dohhh! the donut's done for". Stuff. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.