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| Topic | 'Simpsons' Creator On Apu Debate: 'People Love To Pretend They're Offended' |
| Funbazooka 05/01/18 2:49:37 AM #106: | Quickly found example http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20171027-the-simpsons-apu-a-stereotype-hiding-in-plain-sight The Simpsons is an important work of art that has influenced so many, including myself, Kondabolu says. Apu was the only Indian we had on TV at all so I was happy for any representation as a kid. And of course hes funny, but that doesnt mean this representation is accurate or right or righteous. It gets to the insidiousness of racism, though, because you dont even notice it when its right in front of you. It becomes so normal that you dont even think about it. It seeps into our language to the point we dont even question it because it seems like its just been that way forever. It's racist. Feel bad. Feel guilty. Get woke. Stop liking it. Message well received and discarded, Kondabolu. --- "Don't trade your authenticity for approval." -Kanye West ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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