The Simpsons’ Apu Nahasapeemapetilon has been around for nearly 25 years.
The Indian American character speaks with a funny accent and works in a convenience store and is described by some as a racist carcicature.
In her blog for the Huff Post, Mallika Rao wonders whether its time for Apu to be retired from the Simpsons.
She quotes comedian Hari Kondabolu, a staff writer for the Comedy Central show Totally Biased With W. Kamau Bell.
“There’s now enough Indian people [in Hollywood] where I don’t need to like you just because you’re Indian,” he declares. “Because growing up” — he pauses — “I had no choice but to like this,” pointing to an image of Apu flashing on the screen.
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You can read Hank Azaria’s take on Apu in the Huff Post. Hank is the voice of the character.
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