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> Plenty of Indians thought that Apu was fine as he was. An apology was due to the rest of the Indians & South Asians who didn’t think the caricature ‘Apu’ was
by codeisawesome 3y ago
> Plenty of Indians thought that Apu was fine as he was.
An apology was due to the rest of the Indians & South Asians who didn’t think the caricature ‘Apu’ was “fine”, and one was issued; plus even better, the show runners have learned that you can actually make comedy without minimising or othering cultural / ethnic groups. Great outcome.
- PrimeMcFly 3y agoOne was issued because it was easier than not issuing it, that's it. I disagree any apology was owed when the other half thought Apu was a good thing, a well fleshed out and developed character bringing part of their culture to masses that would otherwise never encounter it. But, it is what it is.