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Wow. “Politically Incorrect?” That’s the takeaway from my movie & the discussion it sparked? Man, I really loved this show. This is sad.

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soham

@sohamberlamps

Apr 9, 2018

#TheSimpsons completely toothless response to @harikondabolu #TheProblemWithApu about the racist character Apu: "Something that started decades ago and was applauded and inoffensive is now politically incorrect... What can you do?"

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- says the white guy 🙄

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I love when a bunch of guys in their late 20s/30s are easily offended sissies from a cartoon caricature in an adult comedy cartoon FILLED with other stereotypes as well.

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Looks yellow to me.

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I was never a fan of

because, like many Indian kids, I was made fun of in school and mocked with the Apu character’s exaggerated accent. I think it’s great that you tried to explain to these rich white guys why their portrayal was offensive; I wouldn’t have bothered.

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