Simpsons may be saying goodbye to Apu for good

The long running animated television show THE SIMPSONS may be saying goodbye to the problematic character of Apu for good, according to a new report from Indiewire. Fans of the show have made their concerns known, calling Apu's character a hurtful portrayal of Indian-Americans. In April, producer Adi Shankar addressed "The Apu Problem" by launching a contest in which he asked fans to… Read More...

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