Apu Resurfaces on 'The Simpsons' Socials for First Time Since 2016
Summary
The character Apu from The Simpsons appeared on the show’s official social media account for the first time since 2016. Apu, an Indian immigrant who runs a convenience store, was previously absent due to criticism that the character promoted racial stereotypes.Key Facts
- Apu is a fictional convenience store owner on The Simpsons, introduced in the early years of the show.
- The character was voiced by Hank Azaria from 1990 to 2017, who also voices other characters on the show.
- Apu faced criticism for reinforcing stereotypes about Indian Americans, especially after the 2017 documentary "The Problem With Apu" by comedian Hari Kondabolu.
- The documentary highlighted how Apu influenced people’s views and sometimes led to bullying and stereotyping of South Asians.
- In 2018, The Simpsons addressed the controversy in an episode but received mixed reactions.
- Hank Azaria said in 2018 he was willing to stop voicing Apu and officially ended voicing the character in 2020.
- Apu had not appeared on social media or promotional materials for almost a decade until the recent post.
- Hari Kondabolu is a comedian known for discussing race, identity, and representation, and he brought attention to the Apu controversy.
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