6 years ago
'The Simpsons' Creator Dismisses Criticism of Indian Character Apu
“The Simpsons” creator Matt Groening doesn’t have much to say in response to criticism of the show’s Indian character, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. “I’m proud of what we do on the show,” Groening said in an interview with USA Today. “And I think it’s a time in our culture where people love to pretend they’re offended.” The character has been criticized as a stereotypical portrayal of Indian immigrants, and because it is voiced by a white actor.
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