Springfield Doughnut

Springfield Doughnut
The original Springfield Doughnut from 2007
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Year2007, 2012
TypeConcrete
Dimensions3.5 m diameter (11 ft)
LocationSpringfield, New Zealand
Coordinates43°20′13.92″S 171°55′40.80″E / 43.3372000°S 171.9280000°E / -43.3372000; 171.9280000

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]

  1. ^ "History of the Simpsons Donut in Springfield, New Zealand". Bachcare. Archived from the original on 13 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  2. ^ Eleven, Beck (27 September 2009). "Dohhh! the donut's done for". Stuff. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.