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Darmik posted...

Pretty much all of the notable Indian actors and comedians were told to act more like Apu at some point of their careers. That's how ingrained that specific stereotype was. It's why that documentary caught on too. There was an episode all about this sorta thing on Master of None too. That's not even going into how many of them were bullied growing up using Apu too.

It sucks being seen as a stereotype created by Americans who knows jack shit about your culture. That's all this controversy was ever about.

Removing the character at this point is a pretty lazy response to it. Which isn't surprising considering the response the current Simpsons writers have made towards any criticisms.

The sad thing is this was the sorta thing the Simpsons writers would tackle in old episodes. They often satire pop culture and the impact it has on society. Lisa the Lionheart being a good example. But that was back when these writers were young Harvard graduates. They're not some scrappy kids anymore. They're now old wealthy dudes who are out of touch. Which is a major reason why The Simpsons is now the way it is.

That's just racists using Apu as a vehicle. Apu himself is an great person to aspire to be.
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