Talking Simpsons - The Problem with Apu
Added 2017-11-23 16:00:01 +0000 UTCIn this very special bonus episode of Talking Simpsons, we take a look at The Problem with Apu, a new documentary by comedian Hari Kondabolu about his relationship with Apu as a South Asian American. Whether or not you agree with Hari's argument, you should at least be able to see how his life experiences could give him a complicated relationship with the famous Kwik-E-Mart clerk.
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I think about this as well during conversations about representation and people of color in the Simpsons. His jokes weren't even strong references to Chapolin Colorado. But I liked it as a kid and haven't seen recent episodes much, so maybe there are more latino characters now.
Victor Romero
2018-03-31 07:29:10 +0000 UTCI don't watch The Simpsons but I'm exactly like Bob- anytime a problematic character is called out, OWN UP TO IT and recast them. It's not like Hank Azaria will be out of work (he voices a billion other characters and gets that sweet residual cash), and yeah, the fact he didn't appear on the documentary DID make him look like a jerk. Also- I'm German-Jewish/Italian, hence the last name. But to my brain, I'm just white, so constantly hearing "But I voice this offensive white stereotype!" falls on deaf-ears- to most white people, my people are now just white people.
Bork
2017-12-03 00:17:46 +0000 UTCWhere is bumblebeeman in the problem minority representation talk. Im am Mexican and I get Bumblebeeman to represent me. He’s never been more than a punchline and to add insult to injury they never get the translations right. I still like the Simpsons and I don’t hate bumblebeeman but he has never sat well with me. Just like everyone else Im not sure there is a satisfying solution to all the characters.
Cynthia Vizcarra
2017-11-28 22:07:44 +0000 UTC
