In this episode Jared Lovrak and I talk about The Simpson’s character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and voice actor Hank Azaria‘s decision to stop voicing Apu.
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APU SHOW NOTES
- The origins of Apu.
- Why Apu is a hero.
- Why people find the character offensive.
- Why Hank Azaria is stepping down from the character.
- Will this lead to more character’s being abandoned for the sake of political correctness?
- What racial stereotypes look like outside the United States.
- Why not laugh?
And lots more!
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