The Simpsons Apu Controversy

A slow-brewing controversy over the longest-running TV show in history came to a head a few weeks ago. In his documentary "The Problem With Apu," Indian-American comedian Hari Kondabolu called "The Simpsons" character Apu, voiced by Hank Azaria, a racist stereotype - "a white guy doing an impression of a white guy making fun of my father."

Vir Das wrote, "Maybe we take a look at how we treat white characters, specifically female in almost every single Bollywood movie......ever?"

For years, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon was one of the few South Asian characters on primetime television in the United States. A documentary called "The Problem With Apu" discussed the one-dimensional "Simpsons" character and the casual racism it led to. The show finally addressed the controversy in its latest episode on Sunday - and much to the disappo...

On Sunday in its latest episode, The Simpsons issued a tone-deaf response to the controversy, instead of acknowledging its faults.

A slow-brewing controversy over the longest-running TV show in history came to a head a few weeks ago. In his documentary "The Problem With Apu," Indian-American comedian Hari Kondabolu called "The Simpsons" character Apu, voiced by Hank Azaria, a racist stereotype - "a white guy doing an impression of a white guy making fun of my father."

Vir Das wrote, "Maybe we take a look at how we treat white characters, specifically female in almost every single Bollywood movie......ever?"

For years, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon was one of the few South Asian characters on primetime television in the United States. A documentary called "The Problem With Apu" discussed the one-dimensional "Simpsons" character and the casual racism it led to. The show finally addressed the controversy in its latest episode on Sunday - and much to the disappo...

On Sunday in its latest episode, The Simpsons issued a tone-deaf response to the controversy, instead of acknowledging its faults.