Utopia Talk / Politics / RIP Apu

Aeros Member	Sun Apr 29 14:05:44 Apu, the beloved owner of the Qwik-e-mart in Springfield was found dead today, murdered by an insane social justice warrior high on ideology and out to ruin the world in the name of progress. He was 19 years old. RIP Apu 1989-2018 http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-43892039 Hank Azaria 'willing to step aside' from Simpsons Apu role Hank Azaria says he is "willing to step aside" from his role voicing Simpsons character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. It follows a documentary made by Indian-American comic Hari Kondabolu that argued the Indian character is based on racial stereotypes. Speaking on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the actor said his "eyes have been opened" by the debate and that he never intended to cause offence. He also distanced himself from the show's controversial response. Shopkeeper Apu has been part of the long-running animation series since 1990, with Azaria adopting an Indian accent to voice him. The character is one of several voiced on The Simpsons by Azaria - he is also the voice of Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy and bartender Moe Szyslak. There has been a focus on the portrayal of Apu since Kondabolu's 2017 documentary The Problem with Apu. The director told the BBC last year that the character was problematic because he is defined by his job and how many children he has in his arranged marriage. He added Apu was one of the only representations of South Asians on US television when he was growing up and that other children imitated the character to mock him. Azaria told Colbert: "The idea that anyone young or old, past or present, being bullied based on Apu really makes me sad. "It certainly was not my intention. I wanted to bring joy and laughter to people." Simpsons addresses Apu stereotype criticism Word created by The Simpsons added to dictionary Simpsons predictions that could still come true When asked about the future of the character, Azaria said he was open to change and called for the South Asian community to be better represented in the industry. "I've given this a lot of thought, and as I say my eyes have been opened," he said. "I think the most important thing is to listen to Indian people and their experience with it. "I really want to see Indian, South Asian writers in the writers room… including how [Apu] is voiced or not voiced. "I'm perfectly willing and happy to step aside, or help transition it into something new. "It not only makes sense, it just feels like the right thing to do to me." Following the interview, Mr Kondabolu took to Twitter to thank Azaria for his words.
hood Member	Sun Apr 29 14:53:52 Why are people such cunts?
yankeessuck123 Member	Sun Apr 29 16:20:35 He was 19 years old. RIP Apu 1989-2018 ...?
Dukhat Member	Sun Apr 29 18:56:30 Kondabalu is a typical no-talent sjw brought up by affirmative action. The gas station I go to has a guy exactly like Apu and he's a really nice guy and everybody likes him. Fuck these talentless liberal hacks who want to sanitize our culture into bullshit PC nothingness.
Y2A Member	Sun Apr 29 19:20:39 Hope bumblebee isn't next.
Y2A Member	Sun Apr 29 19:20:56 *bumblebee man
Aeros Member	Sun Apr 29 19:21:09 29 years old. Was typing quickly and angrily. :D
Aeros Member	Sun Apr 29 19:23:19 As someone of Scottish ancestry I find groundskeeper Willy to be grossly offensive too. We aren't all angry drunks that are only fit for menial labor. They need to get rid of him too.
Dukhat Member	Sun Apr 29 19:31:15 The show should really only be lisa by herself in a white room. That's the only way the SJW will be happy.
Y2A Member	Sun Apr 29 19:50:57 His Irish cousin is going way more stereotypical.
Aeros Member	Sun Apr 29 19:57:40 "The show should really only be lisa by herself in a white room. That's the only way the SJW will be happy." Nope. Because then you will be objectifying women.
kargen Member	Sun Apr 29 23:53:58 One of the main stays of comedy is playing up stereotypes. That is why Grandpa Simpson and his peers at the old folks home never miss an episode of Matlock.
Hot Rod Revved Up	Mon Apr 30 02:51:21 It is times like this I wish Archie Bunker could make a come back.
kargen Member	Mon Apr 30 04:03:23 bit of a tangent but All In The Family was the first American television show where we heard a toilet flush. Was also the first American series to have a gay character appear I think?
McKobb Member	Mon Apr 30 05:28:01 Those were the days.
Hot Rod Revved Up	Mon Apr 30 16:50:41 ...my friend. We thought they'ed never end.
Seb Member	Mon Apr 30 16:57:14 Hotrod: Netflix made an Archie bunker tv series.
smart dude Member	Mon Apr 30 17:42:48 As usual Rod is clueless.
Dukhat Member	Mon Apr 30 22:57:39 Hot Rod thinks netflix is some kind of tennis term.
Y2A Member	Tue May 01 19:31:52
smart dude Member	Tue May 01 20:04:08 Actually I think it's Seb who is clueless. He's mixing up Archie Bunker and Archie Andrews.
chuck Member	Tue May 01 20:26:05 ‘Simpsons’ Creator Says of Apu Criticism, ‘People Love to Pretend They’re Offended’ http://nyt...att-groening-simpsons-apu.html
Cherub Cow Member	Tue May 01 21:57:48 "Hari Kondabolu, a comedian and the creator of “The Problem With Apu,” a documentary released in November that described the way Apu had shaped widespread perceptions of South Asians, said on Twitter that Mr. Groening sounded “like every other troll on the internet who didn’t see the documentary.”" Sounds like Kondabolu wants people to see the documentary ($$$).
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