Pop Culture Potpourri: A Dying Boy’s Last Wish, “The Simpsons” Rap, and More

A DYING BOY’S LAST WISH It was a dream come true for 7-year-old Ronald Sterling when thousands gathered at Shea Stadium last week for a special surprise. The crowd of more than 15,000 children and Bob McGrath from “Sesame Street” weren’t there for a New York Mets game. Rather, the group was there to sing a song for the little boy who suffers from a rare immune system disorder called Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. The performance was held at the stadium because Ronald loves baseball but is too sick to attend a game, and according to news reports, the children were at … Continue reading

Which Springfield Will Be THE Springfield?

Have you ever visited Springfield, Oregon? How about Springfield, Missouri or Springfield, Massachusetts? I’ve traveled to Springfield, Missouri and was impressed by its charming small town feel, but wonder if that will be enough to earn it the title of “The Simpsons Springfield.” More than a dozen Springfields from Oregon to Massachusetts are competing to host the movie debut of Homer, Bart, Marge and the rest of the TV Simpson family (who live in their own fictional Springfield) this summer. Officials from 16 Springfields throughout North America have accepted an invitation from 20th Century Fox to compete for the honor … Continue reading