Posted on 12/10/2017 11:47:43 PM PST by nickcarraway
The Simpsons team is looking at how to handle longtime Springfield resident Apu Nahasapeemapetilon after a recent wave of criticism of the controversial Indian character. Notably, Hari Kondabolu’s documentary The Problem With Apu examined how the character reinforced hurtful cultural stereotypes. But Hank Azaria, who has voiced the character since 1990, has remained quiet publicly about the matter. TMZ recently spoke with Azaria, who said that the documentary was definitely food for thought and could inspire change on the show.
“I think the documentary did make some really interesting points, and gave us a lot at The Simpsons to think about and we really are thinking about it,” he said.
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That’s it. I’m only dating other White people to avoid this crap being thrown at me.
See my tagline.
Ha! Clever!!! Someone ate his or her Wheaties this morning!! :)
The Simpsons jumped the shark with the election of GW Bush and even more when writer John Swartzwelder left. It’s now s left wing show. The first 10-15 years it was ‘take no prisoners’. It’s time to turn the lights out.
This show has been on the air for almost 30 years. The voice actors are what? Pushing 70 now? It’s time to let it go.
Have Apu run against Quimby for Mayor of Springfield and win in a surprise victory but Kent Brockman and Quimby conspire to make allegations of collusion between Fat Tony and Apu’s campaign. Eventually, Apu is vindicated as all of Springfield celebrates. Brockman and Quimby are run out of town but find refuge in Shelbyville, while Fat Tony tries to clear his name with the help of Mr. Burns...(to be continued)...The Simpsons return from their vacation in Northern Michigan, but they need time to adjust to the “New Springfield”.
Q: How do you kill a TV cartoon comedy that has been o the air for almost 30 years?
A: Apply political correctness.
Apu!
Gesundheit
About a decade ago someone in Chicago got their panties in a wad over Apu. One of the hosts on WLS started a conversation about it. The Indian population was calling in in droves saying they liked the part and that he did them a service by humanizing them for people unfamiliar with their culture.
Therefore, we must, in total solidarity, and in the name of Apu, boycott the Simpsons! But that, of course, is not nearly enough to cure the underlying disease in America. We must also boycott every single gas station and convenience store in America that employs even just one person of Indian heritage! Anyone with white skin seen entering, leaving, or ordering carry-out food from an Indian restaurant must be fined heavily, as well as chased by masked Antifa members with sticks. We must tear down every single Indian monument and image! Webpages containing photos of the Taj Mahal must be banished from the internet in the US! The flag if India must not be allowed to fly in NYC at the UN, nor should it fly at the Winter Olympics in February!
It is the only way to show our love and admiration for that special Indian Culture and heritage that built this country (rather than the white males who exploited them and pretend that they built it). If you fail to act with us, or if you refuse to comment on this movement in a positive manner, then you are part of the problem, and must be punished as well. Silence equals acceptance, and thus you are a Racist, and thus you must be re-educated, against your will, until you are no longer a threat to Social Justice anymore... one way or another.
(It is scary how close most of the Lunatic Left is to exactly this kind of public declaration.)
They n=made a mistake in naming Lisa an executive producer.
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