Akaash Singh's Defense of Apu

[@francescopiofersini7167]

As an italian I'm so happy to see all the italian stereotypes, mafia guys, chefs, who cares. A world without jokes sucks

[@starlodear2987]

As a Greek, I love Greek stereotypes. My big fat Greek wedding is a cult favorite among Greeks. We all love it.

[@charlescarter4608]

I'm half Sicilian, the mafia stuff gets a little old lol...but it's all funny. Stereotypes are true, and funny lol.

[@Ghettiquette]

My best friend is Italian. I'm Lebanese. If he never hit me with a stereotype joke I wouldn't even trust him. The greaseball that he is. 🙂

[@nickmeyer238]

I'm Sicilian. I love the mob stereotypes. My grandfather was a bootlegger for Christ sake. Doesn't mean he wasn't a good man. He owned some music stores. His booze in pianos. Shipped them across the country. Made a great life. Helped a lot of people. The demand was there. He supplied it. I don't know if he did horrible things. Maybe he did. But I love Sicilian mob movies. I love the culture. Hearing the voices. The mentality. The sentiment. The family before everything "a man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man." It doesn't paint my ancestors in the best light. But as a Sicilian I know our history. We were sent to that island. We intermingled with other cultures. When we came to America Italians were treated like shit. And the Italians treated us Sicilians like shit. That was the times. That's why you have China town. That's why you have Jewish areas. Irish areas. They couldn't get work so they made businesses for their own people. We've evolved so much as a country. Proud to be an American. Proud of my Sicilian heritage. Love it.

[@lucizzo6094]

"They don't have extra melanin"

[@blablablaa14]

I am not Indian but I lived abroad dreaming about living in the US for many years. The episode where Apu gets his American citizenship is something I will never forget. He was a symbol of the American Dream more than anything

[@willdahlen4841]

@keep rollin real shit! Let's get back to the land of opportunities. Land of the free and home of the brave. Fucc all this new age cry baby bs.

[@YusuphYT]

Same with me for Scotland. Willy the Scottish gardener. Every stereotype in the simpsons was just funny 🤣 not racist.

[@mpowe123]

@Dr Joey between the hours of 4 and 5 is Willy's Time. 😆🇺🇸

[@stevegreen65]

Yup and the PC crybabies have taken that away.

[@KickingAssDaily]

Latin America loves Bumblebee man.

[@deckofcards87]

Not only does Apu evolve throughout the series, he's presented in the most positive way. Dude owns a bunch of Quickymarts, is rolling in money, is an intellectual and he'a a ladies man.

[@poolhall9632]

🤷🏼‍♂️ hangs out with Paul and Linda McCartney

[@Thedarkknight2244]

Lest we forget his tirade at misguided Skinner for his billy and the clone-a-saraus book idea

[@ws4835]

@@Thedarkknight2244 thats the scene I absolutely love from Apu! By far just flat out intelligent and gives it to Skinner regardless of how he is going to take it. Then he ends it with the polite “Thank You, Come Again!”

[@pepironi992]

After Rogan cucked with those two apologies I pretty much lost all respect for him (obviously he doesn’t care and others do not as well) But he was one of the last bastions of free speech remaining and he apologized to the mob and did nothing wrong What a cuck

[@ivanf1147]

@@pepironi992 well I agree he shouldn’t have apologized but I also believe in redemption. I’m hoping he ends up on rumble and brings back ALL his episodes he (or Spotify) ended up removing.

[@utarian7]

One of the GOAT jokes ever made was when Apu was asked why the civil war started on his citizenship test. Apu starts providing a high IQ nuanced essay of an answer on socio-economic factors at play etc. but to become a (dumb, ignorant) American he was told to just shut up and say "slavery", and became an American.

[@dignityputnam6641]

Now which way to the welfare office

[@mrmacross]

The joke aged extremely well especially considering what academics today will say.

[@Vesdus]

Just this month I learned that the Confederate states were a fascist collection led under marshall law. They held a single presidential election where only the absolute wealthiest people within the Confederate states were allowed to vote - something like 50,000 people out of the 8,700,000 living there. Education everywhere tells us that the Civil War was a war for 'slavery'. No. The Civil War of America was a war for democracy, and democracy won.

[@CityLover117]

@@dignityputnam6641even though billionaires are the largest recipients of public welfare 😮‍💨

[@hockeygoaliejesse]

@@CityLover117 they don't make an income so they don't pay taxes

[@ryateo1]

The first American citizenship ceremony I ever saw, was Apu's. They even implied that Apu had a higher standard of knowledge to become an american, then the Americans administering the test.

[@robschroeder5377]

Which in fact is a bit true. Watch an actual ceremony and hear the depth of new American's knowledge of our great history. Better than most high school grads. no joke

[@negativeionz]

@@robschroeder5377 It's true. I helped my ex study for her citizenship test. She's brilliant. I drilled her on the test questions while I was out running and working out. She scored 100%. Most Americans would fail it. She also knows far more English words than most native English-speakers too. In any English-speaking country. We selectively recruit the best and the brightest from all over the world.

[@OrcaStree]

@@negativeionz Did you selectively recruit her, is that what you did? Lol messing with u

[@negativeionz]

@@OrcaStree I wish I was that clever and good at planning in my approach to relationships. I'm more of a full yeet, send it kinda dater. I think my current lifetime tally of lady stalkers I've become entangled with is like 5 now? It's enough that I'm not entirely certain of the number. And I actually used to get paid to protect celebrities from their stalkers providing personal security. Yeah. Like I should for sure know better. At least one of them was while I was still doing that work. In my defense some of them were surprisingly persistent and agile. Real creative problem solvers fueled by Herculean neuroses.

[@mattwroe4776]

Great history rofl up have no history what not even 300 years

[@mikewilliams3310]

In the name of racial justice they removed the most prominent “minority” from the show completely. The irony is beyond satire.

[@ingloriousdonk]

Yellow supremacy

[@amelist8123]

It's what everyone wanted them to do. You can't have a serious character voiced by a completely different person after 30 years on air. If you can't make fun of a character on a comedy show, then they have no place within said show.

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Segregation of comics ? What ? Are Europeans and Americans only allowed to watch Europeans ?

[@drlax15m]

@@amelist8123 or just keep him on the show, removing him seems like the racist move

[@Edhooey]

Yep, just like Land O Lakes removing the Native American, but keeping the land. I've heard my share of 'actually racist' racist jokes, and it seems like half the stuff these woke ideologues come up with literally resemble those fracking jokes...smh.

[@neopostmodernman]

In the classic Simpson's video game "Hit and Run", Apu was the only non family member to be a playable character and he had his own massive level. It really shows the love and respect the creators had for him in the Simpsonsverse.

[@Skip2MeLou1]

God I loved that game. It was so fun

[@RoboxKayla]

My dad slapped me one time when I was playing that game cos i was driving like a lunatic! 😂👍

[@alcaholic6227]

Don't tell anyone you have that game the feds will come to your house and confiscate it

[@davecanada4091]

Recently watched online Playthrough of this game I was surprised how crazy and strange it was

[@NEEDbacon]

And was still a voice of reason. Like when you ride with him in one of Lisa's missions, he can't offer a real answer so suggests Professor Frink. Who's able to explain every question except "Why I ever moved to this Jerk Water-berg."

[@ankur.mahajan]

Absolutely. Being an Indian, I tend to laugh at the amount of self destruction political correctness and wokeism has done to American Society and the world as a whole. PS- Apu was hilarious.

[@xlmrami2729]

@VPN actually there are similarities between apu's accent and indian, its overexagerated for comedic purposes, nonetheless its pretty funny.

[@SamDy99]

@my_father_sorry_i_am_lying_now Apu's accent is more like south Indian. Nothing racìśt about it

[@00z53]

@my_father_sorry_i_am_lying_now no bruh its nowhere near racist. Im pretty sure you dont even know what it like to see racism play out in real world.

[@00z53]

@my_father_sorry_i_am_lying_now no kid I aint lying. Quit being soft

[@rocksparadox]

@my_father_sorry_i_am_lying_now Q_Q moar plox!

[@_Jay_Singh]

Growing up in an Indian-American household, my dad was a full time engineer and owned/ran 2 gas stations. He also sounded a lot like Apu. Is his existence "offensive"? NO, of course not. Much of the Indian community has been avoiding the oppressed "victim mindset" that a lot of other minority communities have suffered from, and I think it's been beneficial. I've never felt at a disadvantage because of my race, if anything I thought that Indians were at an academic advantage because of how tough our parents are on grades, and it helped me get into med school (another stereotype, I know....). I hope young Indian-American kids growing up don't start adopting the ideology that they are in an inescapably racist system that is always against them.

[@campy3888]

That's king shit bro

[@WinWin-oo4uk]

Well tell that to Kal Penn and the guy that made the documentary against Apu.

[@lfmm97]

Good on you for thinking this way.

[@janemba42]

I'm Australian and there is a surprising amount of Indians who come here to make a life for themselves. My old supervisor came from India, had a family of 5 kids and was working 3 jobs at the time he was my supervisor. Not just that, he was very generous and would often do things to help me out, just because he could. He also sounded like Apu... I guess according to these people his existence is also racist.

[@SayelorYT]

Good for you brother!

[@andyt2k]

Yeah Apu is one of Homer's closest friends, he's in his bowling team, was in the B-Sharps with him, the Simpson's fight to keep him in the country when there's legislation that threatens him, he's a franchise owner of a big store, gets married to a beautiful woman, has kids, struggles with being a parent, is a real key part of the show, not just a stereotype punchline

[@__shifty]

thank you come again

[@justwest871]

Response video to Joe Rogan: kzbin.infoL-XhKnVeejA?feature=share

[@RJALEXANDER777]

Apu is also an on-call fireman.

[@Zeiss120]

@@RJALEXANDER777 I was just about too say, the epi where homer doesn't want to go to church anymore and falls asleep drunk on the couch smoking and catches the house on fire and the volunteer fire fighters come and save him.

[@bigchungus8287]

Apu: Immigrant Owns a successful business married and has children MIT graduate Gambling expert Musician Offensive ????

[@urbanwarrior3470]

"He's the American dream on that show" Very well put.

[@ikalramag1878]

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[@trailerwager8850]

If you were to actually direct a brown voice actor playing Apu , THEN every note would be racist

[@truckinconvoy7312]

"Apu represented the American Dream" is so goddamn right.

[@アメルデプ]

As an Indian born and raised in the U.S. when I first saw Apu on The Simpsons I thought it was super cool that there was even an Indian character on the show.

[@donjuan6118]

Yeah it's amazing how alot of things were cool and not offensive before the lefty race baiters ruined everything.

[@ikalramag1878]

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[@steveh5307]

Stop voting democrat. They are erasing us minorities. Can't people see that all POC characters are being removed from pop culture, while White characters remain untouched? The left are the actual racists guising as "allies" of POC. Only the ignorant buy their manipulative agenda. I'm Asian btw.

[@Andrew-lc3lo]

@@steveh5307 I’m more left and I dont agree with that shit. It’s not left vs right. There’s sane people in the middle a bit left or right, then there’s the crazy motherfucker extreme left and extreme right

[@Digit0wL]

@@Andrew-lc3lo at this point, saying this, the left will call you extreme right lol, im in the middle, but i can clearly see that the left is becoming crazy, and now im leaning right, but im against lots of stuff the right is push, like being anti-abortion

[@KayFabe87]

Apu was actually one of the most positively portrayed characters on the show. He was a hard working immigrant entrepreneur who took care of his family. Meanwhile, the people complaining about the "negative stereotype" of Apu, have no problem with Cletus the slack jawed yokel, who is still on the show. Let's be consistent folks.

[@justinm2434]

Preach

[@JamesDeal1982]

Cletus was white. It's okay to make fun of white people. Not other races...

[@megaxenu753]

it's ironic as well that all the ethno-nationalist white supremacists out there will be cheering this cos they would do exactly the same thing if not for different reasons.

[@JamesDeal1982]

@@megaxenu753 Who are these super supremists? I'm a white guy and I've never met one. The few that ARE out there are probably so isolated from society, hence their views, that it doesn't matter what they believe they aren't hurting anyone. But more importantly, I doubt they'd care about a character on a TV show when there are a million indian dudes in shows. Even hypothetically if you were a super racist in the 90's, Apu was always an extreme version of a character, I doubt anyone was out there going, "Man they put a damn indian in my family sitcom".

[@megaxenu753]

@@JamesDeal1982 There are white supremacists out there, just as there black, jewish, arab supremacists. like you say not many but they are there. all i'm saying is that authoritarians always seem to have the same solutions to problems. the "far left" and the "far right", although those terms arent very good, always seem to have the same ideas. David Duke for example said he hoped Hilary Clinton would beat Donald Trump in the election.

[@alexandertheresurrection2810]

My high school Indian friend LOVED Apu. The episodes featuring Apu always had him rolling and laughing because he said Apu in many ways resembled his father personality wise.

[@KrisRoberts114]

I dont see why we cant accept things about humans are funny sometimes, it doesnt matter which race theres always shit that makes others laugh, we had a family friend growing up who was like an uncle but he was from pakistan and he would always say stuff that's considred racist but it was hilarious..

[@debaloydey685]

no Indian without an agenda can hate on Apu

[@horsthooden4600]

@@debaloydey685 He was the fith beatle after all :P

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

Defending racism is such a JRE thing to do

[@Pri27890]

Love this ❤️

[@DidierPeroni]

I'm in an Indian, who grew up in India and watched Simpsons growing up. I was very happy to be represented in such a large and popular TV show. Just to give context- we never saw an Indian in an Hollywood movies and that I felt was like a start to something better. It certainly caused people to take notice and discover our people for who they are

[@alZiiHardstylez]

Didn't think you guys cared too much about representation in Hollywood when Indian cinema is so strong?

[@DidierPeroni]

Good writing and art are not limited by the constraints of language and cultural context. we have always had an appreciation for international cinema. Let’s face it, Hollywood is, to a large extent, the majority of international cinema. It was nice to see an entire industry become more aware of different diaspora. That’s all

[@mkhanman12345]

Huge difference between growing up in India and growing up in America. You wouldn't be able to relate.

[@DidierPeroni]

@@mkhanman12345 aren’t you missing the point a little bit?

[@mkhanman12345]

@@DidierPeroni I think you are. Not the sa,e growing up in India and America. And Apu did nothing for Indians and did nothing for Indians in Hollywood.

[@luker.6967]

Apu was one of the least morally bankrupt characters on the show, it was a positive portrayal imo.

[@Manic1578]

He cheated on his wife with the squishy lady

[@widexawake_]

@@Manic1578 He said "least morally bankrupt", not morally perfect.

[@toosweet6046]

He sold old and dirty hot dogs

[@toosweet6046]

@Compilation videos Simpsons are not white they are Yellow… you need a new tv ma’am

[@amresponsibilitytakernotli9613]

Even thinking about cheating is dirty thing ..in India cheating is just like killing other person culturally ...most peoples who are spiritualy active smoothly manage to keep their mind, body and emotions clean always

[@bolsaparaprincipiantes]

I'm Hispanic and i love Bumblebee Man. You white people should stop canceling everything!

[@jamesbaggett3655]

Its beyond old!

[@chaossausage3940]

Only liberal whites do this lol

[@TheRedRaven_]

It's not even about color, think of the type of person who would get offended by this....lol. You have to be so out of touch with reality.

[@wojciechgrodnicki6302]

Dios mio, lo no es bueno

[@peteluis2849]

This is when we need Duff Man to step in 🍻

[@reggiefields6551]

I agree! Apu was one of the most interesting and relatable characters on the show. I can totally understand how someone feels offended by him. but as the guest pointed out, he is college educated, owns his own business, and has a wife and family. I always thought he was one of the more positive aspects of the show.

[@progrockmorelikefrogc0ck157]

I really dont get how he can be offensive unless youre incredibly sensitive. Jokes are not hateful. You CAN joke about race

[@HM-wn2in]

@@progrockmorelikefrogc0ck157 yeh I've always found Apu funny.

[@ZerosandOnes10]

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[@richfortin08]

Dude no one gets offended when you talk with a mass accent or any other accent from a region in the states lol people are way too soft

[@daxatax129]

it's an accent. who does it is relevant. the problem comes when you 'understand how someone feels offended'. can of worms.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

The last bit. Overcorrection. That’s going to stay with me.

[@justwest871]

Response video to Joe Rogan: kzbin.infoL-XhKnVeejA?feature=share

[@into_the_void]

As an Indian who lives in India... I can say that Apu was possibly one of the best characters on the Simpson. Every character on the Simpsons is a stereotype : wiggum , Chalmers , flanders , homer , Marge , Marge etc... You don't see house wives going nuts about how Marge is portrayed. How real humans treat each other does not depend on how a CARTOON depicted cultural stereotypes .. that depends on how a person is educated to respect one another in real life

[@knightrider693]

Start a petition there then, it'd be impossible to ignore if its coming right from the heart of Indians

[@deansusec8745]

The thing is, housewives will go nuts very soon. Give them time.

[@eddya.3776]

@@deansusec8745 oh my God you beat me to that comment.

[@hotspot131638837]

@@deansusec8745 it’s been 30 years. ?

[@scorpiontx91]

No one complained about Homer being a stereotype alcoholic dad

[@MedlifeCrisis]

Great to see Akaash on JRE 🙌

[@Tetus7]

Hi Dr Rohin!

[@Flyingsquirrel69420]

Well if it isn't my favourite Doctor/influencer vlogger. Maybe one day we'll get to see you on JRE too, you deserve it.

[@LisaBowers]

Dr Francis in the wild.

[@flyinglow7218]

On his way up

[@RaquelSantos-hj1mq]

Great to see you in the comments! I love it when KZbin worlds collide.

[@Michels1]

I couldnt agree more with this guest. I grew up watching The Simpsons and I never found the character of Apuu or any character offensive. Its a cartoon show, of course we are gonna have over the top stereotypical portrayal of a group of individuals. Its meant to be comedy, we have to stop cancelling people because some people are upset. This is not the way to move forward.

[@NotQuiteFirst]

I agree with him except for at the end when he says "it sucks that a white guy does Apu's voice"

[@AxxLAfriku]

SCHOOL! The answer is I don't go! Why go? I am famous. I am famous. I have more fans than fingers multiplied with toes multiplied with teeth multiplied with ears. I am famous. I am famous. SCHOOL? No, thanks. KZbin FAME? Yes. Good day, dear mike

[@mightisright]

If whites were always aggrieved and looking for offense, 95% of the characters on that show could be considered offensive stereotypes. They could be but they aren't.

[@shannonschaerer1010]

So Very True. If Ya Don't like it - Don't watch it. Also, if You Don't Like it - Don't watch it so You can have something to be upset about. I'd Rather be happy & watch what MAKES me happy. I Don't want to spend My life LOOKING for & FINDING things just to be upset about. That's insane!!

[@jeanpaulchristian3282]

CnN amd MSNBC and 270 "doctors" and the "speaker of the house" will have something sifferent to say about that though, becuase crushing citizens under the weight of power is somehow more important. I think really we should cancel 90% percent of all white people in the USA especially every single household who even once was recorded by Alexa for using the N-word at home like Chris Rock said they did.

[@Zipfei_Kloatscher]

No matter what skin colour you have, you shouldn't be limited in doing voices (if you performing respectfully). Especially if you are an actor and you spot-on nail it... You rock it, Hank! 🙂👍🏻

[@NLuKa420]

I worked in a pizza place that shared a plaza with a 7-11. It was owned by an older Indian couple. Some of the nicest people I've known. To me, Apu was just a relatable character. I still maintain that the most offended people are often the most sheltered and the most secluded from the diversity that they demand.

[@missmorena1049]

@Luka I agree! But some will never learn, they are stuck in victimhood and hate.

[@alexbaum2204]

Such a good way of putting it.

[@fugaziishime]

The last line you wrote should be made a quote by martin luther king. Great way to put it.

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

They have the luxury to be offended rather than simply getting on with their life in this world.

[@mxgonzo]

These people will call everyone racist but they choose to live in a majority white neighborhood and make damn sure they send their kids to a private or majority white schools.

[@JaySinghIsImmature]

As a Sikh-Canadian, I have no idea how "Apu" is offensive. If anything, I'm offended that others are offended. Cancelling Apu is offensive. Just because a "white guy" did his voice, doesn't make Apu any more or less funny. Dude was on-mark!

[@Lordradost]

Imagine asking an Indian person: "We'd like to hire you to do stereotypes of your native accent, culture and mannerisms... Yes, we don't care you speak fluently."

[@benjaminnewman7688]

It’s racist to discriminate the white guy from doing voices. America we love Apu

[@Lordradost]

@TLM Shut up. Stop. No. Humans do not magically change if you paste a chapter of any book in a video-comment section. Seek help.

[@Randomototo]

White snowflake being bored messiah complex something like that

[@bn1193]

You saying all this but you are forgetting to take the opinion of Real India people. Lol, you might not be facing racism but the real Indians are

[@lebron2292]

As an Indian, i love seeing akaash is finally getting the recognition that he deserves.....and great fuckin special btw😅

[@jonathansoko1085]

Meh the special was okay at best but it was sure as hell more funny than brendan schlab's special

[@yoshzlac2429]

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[@yoshzlac2429]

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[@Adotp-]

Don’t pop in street ok pajeet

[@yoshzlac2429]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4Lcgmycrbt4ptE MSM Exposed over joe..Unbelievable

[@Meh-ru3ex]

0:48 “I am not as smart as I should be” 😂😂😂😂

[@danielpalmersheim4252]

Which ironically, makes him smarter than a LOT of people.

[@suj1201]

What's annoying to me is when a small handful of famous rich people, who happen to be of my race/ethnicity, speak for themselves, and it gets turned into countless articles of "South Asian community outraged." I mean - at the very least do a poll with a large sample set of the community first? 🤷‍♂️ At times, people get misrepresented by elite, privileged, powerful people in their own demographic. I never had any problem with Apu. Growing up, he was one of my favorite characters after Homer and Chief Wiggum. Most people are absolutely fine with laughing at caricatures of themselves.

[@punkmantion]

@@lintoppthomas for the record, I am Indian and not offended by Apu but your comment really pissed me off...as if your some beacon of progressiveness that needs to be heard? Just stfu. Also, for the record, Akash you said it perfectly 👌

[@scottycranwell283]

@@punkmantion.. he was saying the same thing ..

[@bigbloopboy8892]

I mean some South Asians probably were outraged. The problem is the media picks and chooses who they get to speak for

[@jeremymullins1294]

that word "community" is the problem. The Black 'community', the LGBTQ 'community', the South Asian 'community', etc. WHAT F****N' COMMUNITY??!! There's just individuals. Some can handle jokes, some can't. Some don't mind voice actors voicing ethnicities other than their own. Some do. Welcome to tolerance.

[@mk-lk7gi]

As a wealthy caucasian dude myself i really feel that. It's tough. But I will prevail.

[@MCally33434]

His take on Apu is spot on. He's a dude that wants to make it, and doesn't care about the odds that face him. A real American. 💯

[@mvpsantoo]

Reminds me of everyone trying to come into this country as an immigrant from all over.

[@weetniksjimmy]

I would agree with the last part that apu should be voiced by someone who's the same race

[@blockminingsolutions]

The “system” is in lockstep on creating social and cultural turmoil and collapse. They are erasing core American & human values before our eyes. When your govt & corporate entities are in collusion with the same agenda, things like telling you genders don’t exist, and attempting to bring back division, race issues and increased criminal activity in major blue cities… Then something is very wrong.. Thankfully, most ppl have woken up to our current climate

[@Nintendo_fanboy87]

To be honest Apu is an accurate character. So glad Matt Groening created this near perfect character for your amusement. I love Americans especially the white Americans.

[@jamiewilson5679]

They talk about stereotypes, but homer is a drunken slob,most adult cartoon characters are stereotypes really.

[@v-fire1463]

Unlike most "diverse" shows in American media today, Apu was an actually well written character with depth that wasn't added to the show for the sake of diversity. He was a firefighter, a grammy winner, a hardworking immigrant, a good father and the second most decent man in Springfield. Him being a "bad representation" of Indians is ridiculous. Plus he got off way easier compared to Italian stereotypes like Fat Tony or Scottish stereotypes like Groundskeeper Willie.

[@akshy471]

I'm an Indian and i love apu.

[@manuelr8036]

Who's the most decent man in Springfield?

[@f.t.wibowo5260]

@@manuelr8036 Diddly diddly doo!

[@manuelr8036]

@@f.t.wibowo5260 oh! Damn diddly indeed

[@reggaelion86]

@@manuelr8036 there is only one who can claim most righteous: Flanders

[@sirg-had8821]

This segment gave me an entirely new respect for Akash Singh. A substantial amount of insight into his character and personality.

[@brifer95]

AKAASH ON JRE!!! love seeing this man’s come up. Stand up dude happy to see him grow

[@CanoeToNewOrleans]

Listening to this comic speak, I'm struck by how rare it is to hear reasonable people nowadays.

[@venjek1990]

the fact is majority are reasonable, but the vocal minority controls the eco system

[@detrockcity3]

You hear reasonable people all the time. Usually they're saying stuff like "ooo yeah they'll kill you if you go there or defend that." He's being reasonable and principled, which is a nice change.

[@Krranski]

It's often that these unreasonable are loudest or label others, who may be trying to communicate in good faith, damning things to take them out of the conversation early, in my experience. I like to think of myself as a reasonable person but I admit I lack the spine to speak up a lot of the time. I am always worried about the fallout and losing what little I have.

[@Chris-ji4iu]

@@venjek1990 Spot on! You don't hear those micro-minority (the cancel culture) sitting at the table next to you, or for that matter across from you, at a restaurant. Most people would look at them and tell them to shutup if not outright throw a drink in their face. You only see/hear them on twatter (look at a heat map of those users in the USA ...not surprising) when they're anonymous except for their closed circle of group-think friends.

[@yj9032]

It means that you listen to insane people. There are reasonable people all around you.

[@lucarocks7866]

Been saying that for the longest. Apu is one of the most positive characters on the Simpsons. And I believe that he has been treated better than most characters on the show as far as storylines. The Ep where he takes Homer to India is still one of the best shows in the entire run.

[@sp4rtan148]

Is that a rock band pfp? Right on lol

[@coreygolphenee9633]

Him getting his citizenship is fantastic too, and in general they don't write any brown character on the show sterotypically

[@ikalramag1878]

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[@ickyuckperlman9847]

ITS A CARTOON. If people are so fragile a cartoon needs to be explained..what happens when they flood OUR nation?

[@coreygolphenee9633]

@@ickyuckperlman9847 thats what pisses em off so bad its a bunch of combat hippies shredding everything the modern Clinton democrats are to pieces, go watch the glory years and tell me that we don't live in a country full of Lisa Simpsons, people that can string every fact together eloquently only for it to mean nothing

[@kodidane5824]

I only watched up to season 10, but Apu had the best speach on tolerance in the episode where Lisa goes vegetarian. I really didnt expect such a real, deep moment like that from a cartoon comedy.

[@TheRoommatesPodcast]

Wow, what a blessing! Our brother from another mother Akaash is on Rogan! So excited for your continued success, keep shining King. So grateful for Rogan and his kindness and always giving people an opportunity to share their message with his amazing platform.

[@KThangFastLife]

Smh…

[@KThangFastLife]

Red pill falling off…so y’all just going to disregard the whole blacks are apes comments huh lol

[@hugh-jasole]

@@KThangFastLife Huh? Who said that when , perpetual victim?

[@Ryan88881]

@@KThangFastLife "so y’all just going to disregard the whole blacks are apes comments huh lol" Yes. We don't care. Now go cry to the ever-shrinking list of people you can tolerate.

[@vante9588]

@@KThangFastLife yup now get off the channel and go be a victim somewhere else bruh nobody gaf about your feelings.

[@taylorjdantona]

Finally someone with a fucking brain and respect for good storytelling and character representation. The Simpsons without a doubt perfectly shows comedically stereotyped characters while being respectful and self aware. The entire show is literally about the stereotypes of American society

[@joys8634]

why is being respectful and self aware?

[@valerieann8007]

Apu was my favorite character. The re t that Hank Azaria did the voice so we'll is just kudos to him. And it's a positive character.

[@postersandstuff]

@VPN in norwegian sitcom Borettslaget (translated : "The apartment building" or similar) they have pakistani/finnish/danish stereotypes , snob stereotypes , gay stereotypes , janitor stereotypes (Narvestad being obsessed with rules/regulations) and thats what made that show fun. So they should leave Apu be.

[@00z53]

@my_father_sorry_i_am_lying_now people like you makes us Indians look bad. Look bruh its a cartoon. As an indian I didnt find anything offensive because nothing really was ever wrong. Go find something else that matters, cus this aint it.

[@awesomebeast7509]

@my_father_sorry_i_am_lying_nowget out of here and go listen to some MC Punjabi

[@hughgrection3052]

Apu if I recall correctly actually looked down on Homer and others in the series. He'd scold Homer for stealing and being a bum in the store. He's actually very well portrayed as a guy with values

[@StankyPack]

Pretty much what he said

[@seldomsane5278]

While I agree with your comment, I don't think Abu looked down on Homer, he treated him as a friend for the most part

[@Roy_1]

That's why they got rid of him, values are unacceptable.

[@jayburnham3994]

There you go, now you understand why they got rid of him.

[@4carhur1more]

My favorite line from Apu is when Ned says the line "you only live once" around him and he responds "Hey! Speak for yourself!"

[@Monkeyman3000]

This guy completely got it right. As an Indian kid, I LOVED the Simpsons and apu mainly because he was the only representation of us, one that really wasn’t that bad.

[@mkhanman12345]

You can't relate because you grew up in India. It is very different when you grow up in America.

[@MrGamman3yt]

Mr. Simpson, your chance to become a hero is over, you can come out of the chips.

[@kylemenos]

Apu was great. Especially when he got mad at Homer for doing stupid things. XD

[@kylemenos]

@@mkhanman12345 Being Indian doesn't mean you haven't grown up in America. Otherwise you end up in the trap of American-Indian.

[@Monkeyman3000]

@@mkhanman12345 I did grow up in america

[@hungrydummies]

Apu is missed. One of the best characters on the show. Akash put it perfectly, I never thought of Apu in a negative light. Hank Azaria is one talented actor/voice actor

[@DefqonDainos]

I'm mostly sad that I had to scroll this far down to see hanks name. It's not apu its hank azaria, and he has had way too much hatred pushed towards him, one of the best voice actors we have had in over 2 decades

[@yourmatetom]

Apu’s a legend. One of my favourite side characters from The Simpsons. Are they going to remove bumblebee guy next?!

[@dindipanesar]

You're a legend, Tom!

[@jamalginsburghasidichomebo6009]

Don't give them ideas man

[@LowenKoniig]

I’m Mexican and I love it when the bumblebee man gets screen time. It’s funny

[@fortwoodmisery]

Hasnt been on an episode since 2019.

[@jordanlaine7412]

@@fortwoodmisery oh no, it’s happened but quietly!

[@benonimeyer6784]

"I'm not as smart as I should be"...genius..

[@southcoastmustangs2055]

I haven’t watched the Simpson’s in years, but if Apu has been cancelled then #bringbackapu

[@kirkanos3968]

same i stoped watching live tv in like 2002 and haven't seen the Simpson's in years WTF is going on people really apu is gone wow. Think more people need to take the (go out in the woods for a week or more with no power no cell phone and crap and just let you brain breath and think) Challenge

[@brbapappa]

Do watch Akaash’ special: Bring Back Aapu

[@okyouknowwhatever]

@@JDirty-w-tha-30 there's not supposed to be any logic just ideology

[@joshualovelace3375]

I think you mean #thankyoucomeagain ;)

[@CVsnaredevil]

As a Mexican myself, I always cracked up and LOVED the Mexican bumblebee character on The Simpsons. Never found it offensive at all.

[@danortiz]

Woke turns everything to shit. Yeah, it was just funny. No offensive at all.

[@scratchpenny]

@@danortiz It really does turn everything to shit. It's like a form of cultural Marxism that breads extreme conformity and cultural stagnation.

[@alexanderlindsey7134]

I think they got that from an actual dude from a Telemundo show a long time ago. Like the 80s..

[@danortiz]

@@scratchpenny no. It's not. We are proud of our ancestry and culture. Who cares if it is weird. We don't. Woke people tried to cancel speedy and slowpoke Rodriguez, we didn't let them.

[@DanielOrteez]

Well duh! Of course you wouldn't find him offensive cause Bumblebee Man isn't a stereotype of Mexicans. He's a parody of a specific Mexican fictional character. That's different from the Apu character.

[@EntireHistory]

Apu was many people's favourite character and the coolest guy on Simpsons. Everybody look forward to seeing him in an episode!

[@Nintendo_fanboy87]

As an Indian I thank you for appreciating the character. Always a pleasure when we Indians (even if it's a cartoon character) can entertain westerners. We look up to you. Thanks.

[@Tasmanaut]

@@Nintendo_fanboy87 all the Indian people I have met were really nice, and your food is the best.

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

@@Nintendo_fanboy87 The character was spot on, growing up most of the corner shops which are the equivalent of his little supermarket were run by Indians. And the way his character was portrayed as hardworking and polite was accurate as hell. Go in another shop in the uk and the person behind the counter barely makes eye contact and the most you hear them say is something along the lines of cash or card or do you want a clubcard lol. Whereas those little corner shops which are mostly gone now you got to know the person that worked there, they knew what your usually after and super helpful. At no point watching the simpsons did it appear they were being racist.

[@EntireHistory]

@Amber Fleet agreed

[@julianbluefeather8491]

Love Akaash! Hope they bring back Apu!!!

[@sparkywires]

"We want all races to be represented in media." "Cancel Apu!"

[@iost5459]

And uncle Ben!

[@navjeetsingh66]

proper representation would be to have him voiced by someone Indian.

[@user-cg9zq4bt5q]

@@navjeetsingh66 if you never knew would it matter

[@monkeyddizze]

@@navjeetsingh66 That would still be incredible racist hahah You are saying only a White human being can voice a white character black brown and so on? Dont you see how racist that is? And thats coming from a German

[@thelona108]

@@monkeyddizze Making a movie with Hitler in it, and since you're German, we think you'd be perfect to play him. That was sarcasm to play on the racial typecasting incase anyone didn't pickup on it.

[@nomad3976]

I'm from Italy, and the mob problem is diffused and rooted deeply in our society, but Fat Tony has always managed to make me laugh. I have strong doubts on him getting a voiceover by a mob associate. I'm sorry Apu got removed. His story was incredible

[@wZem]

@@suzygirl1843 you'd prefer them to be purple or what?

[@wZem]

@@suzygirl1843 what problem does that solve?

[@LILPHILSTAR]

@@suzygirl1843 I think originally it was, so People would notice it more while zapping through the Programs on TV, so it doens't really have anything to do with race

[@nomad3976]

@@suzygirl1843 Are you assuming that caucasians are paper white? I have a couple of things to point out: 1) most italians are not caucasian, we are latin and mediterranean complexion so most of us falls in "olive skin" pigmentation 2) even with this specification yellow is still the most accurate color for the depiction of "white" skin. take for example the ed sheeran video you have on your channel. that is not white, or pink, if you saturate the image you will se that even is it's unsaturated his base pigment is still yellow.

[@matteobertotti]

​@@nomad3976 You're making things up. Italians are definitely caucasians wtf. Italics' closest related group are the Celtics. Mediterranean complexion doesn't refer to olive skin color, but bigger eyes, generally darker hair complexion, thicker facial and body hair, higher cheekbones etc... I've seen some of the palest guys ever here in Italy. It's true that some people may have olive skin (myself included) probably due to Berber/Greek/Lebanese ancestry, but that's some just individuals. And btw, both my (biological) brothers are blonde, but they present a mediterranean complexion. Why are you so obsessed with skin color?

[@benm5913]

"We should all be proud of our parents." I'm not sure our culture allows that any more. Older people are only to be shunned and blamed for all the world's problems.

[@anniew4105]

Only the white ones.

[@LordVader1094]

@@anniew4105 LOL true

[@captain4595]

In Asian countries, parents stay with their kids,for all the life.The children grow up and later takes care of the parents.

[@miamislice3280]

Time to stop treating their kids like shit then, respect is earned, pushing out an infant or jizzing in a woman does not make someone a hero, I disowned my "family", my aunt stole from me, my old man repeatedly attacked me, my "mother" refused to feed me from the time I was an infant until I was 10, in stead using my empty plate as an ash tray as a way to insult me, which I didnt even understand at the time. If people hate the ones who (are supposed to) raise them, there is probably a good reason, Ive seen worse.

[@AppleJacksCereal]

Yeah respect for elders is a thing of the past. Not saying that all parents deserve respect from their kids, but I’d rather not have to see old guys doing the dougie or lip syncing the newest pop song on TikTok to show the young kids how “down with them” they are.

[@pruckr]

“I’m not as smart as I should be” You and us all, mate!

[@1mcg1]

THANK YOU Akaash, our family has always loved apu . He was the first real indian we saw in tv when we moved to Europe . Americas obsession with racism and PC culture killed Apu :'(. We want Apu back!

[@1mcg1]

@@louiecampers1767 More then one person can make a joke about Apu . Plus yes Russel peters is the indian Comedy goat. The more the merrier

[@craigr4763]

Around 5 years ago, I took my first trip to India as part of a university-led cultural exchange. I made friends with several of my Indian peers whilst there and revisited the country several times. Of the friends that I made there, they would themselves do impressions of Apu and laugh about it. My Indian friend would repeat "Thank you, come again!" and then everyone would burst out laughing. Safe to say that they all found it absolutely hilarious. Being from the north, they told me that this was how southern Indians sounded when they talked and hence they used their impressions of Apu as a way to make fun of other Indians for the way that they spoke. My point is that Indians themselves do not take offense to such things and that in my experience, they are not the type of people who ever would. Also, Apu was always a very dignified character and definitely the embodiment of the American dream. I do believe this was deliberate on the part of the writers, as you can tell from certain episodes - perhaps most notably the one where Apu has to apply for citizenship and he delivers an emotional monologue to Homer. His character will forever be loved the world over.

[@clarissa8477]

Of course they don’t take offense to it, only white liberals do. They’re always the ones canceling “offensive” characters, mascots, etc. They get offended on behalf of other people.

[@beerkegaard]

Bro it's just white people and mixed rich liberal indians get offended by this shit lol

[@valentinegonsalves7322]

Yep. Guess what? We do accents too. I'm Indian and let me tell you, no one of the young generation talks like that. But I had school teachers and parents of friends who talked like that. And it is endearing. As for the whole "stereotypes are offensive", Indian people have an inferiority complex when it comes to skin colour, but they also mock westerners for some of the etiquette and culture. And it is not malicious. I'm tired of this "lets assume the worst of everyone and never given anyone the benefit of the doubt ever." Grown ass adults gotta do better.

[@Chaelsonen]

What great comment!

[@craigr4763]

@@Chaelsonen No no, read again. My Indian friend would say that, in India. Honestly dude, you've really not read what I wrote properly at all.

[@phreakydad]

As an Indian living in India, i watched simpsons and was in fact proud of Appu. My support to Joe Rogan. Fuck Konabalu trying to gain mileage by criticizing something that was never really there. Very similar to what Dinklage did that resulted in all the Dwarf actors getting axed from the new Snow White movie.

[@RogersGirl88]

We raised a whole generation telling them that ANYONE who gets their feelings hurt and is also dark skinned has the inherent right to veto another’s free speech in the name of tolerance. And we are surprised that these people grew up, got influential jobs, and unleashed this madness on the rest of the sane world who actually became adults.

[@RocStarr913]

This has nothing to do with free speech whatsoever. This isn’t the government telling people what to say at all. What does the simply about is companies and artists censoring themselves in the name of making money.

[@casualfox3572]

Apu is literally an OG of the Simpsons... a founding member and will always be associated with some of the best episodes they ever wrote.

[@wordyballoons]

As an India-dwelling Indian, I can GUARANTEE that everyone I know around me who watched Simpsons loved Appu. That Hari Kondabolu guy was just a nobody hack that needed to ride the coattails of a popular character to kickstart his then failing comedy career.

[@KID0437]

We’ll he got the whole 15 minutes of fame he wanted nothing more after that .

[@23RAD]

@Shae the funny who’re he didnt say that at all.

[@adityakrishnan6600]

@Shae the funny who’re yea so do you Shae talk for all of us?. Apu had a heavy Indian accent, which was to be expected from an Indian who recently migrated to the US. That was Apu's story. Many of my friends who migrated from India have the heavy accent. As an Indian this is not offensive. This is the truth. Stop fishing us for racial issues. Our problems are with the Colonial British powers. That is our story of racism. Edit: our

[@adityakrishnan6600]

@Shae the funny who’re I don't know how you have come to the conclusion that it is exaggerated. Apu's accent is vaguely similar to the Indian accent. Moreover the character was introduced in the 90s where a lot of Indians did not have westernised pronounciation of words so Apu would have been a likely represention of what Indians sounded like at that time. I don't know how black face has anything to do with Apu. Black face is a clearly racial act meant to demean African Americans. Black face and its history in minstrel shows is what makes it racist. Apu and the Indian accent do not have any such background. Comparing a succesful Indian character with an exaggerated Indian accent to a dark symbol of racism doesn't do justice to black face and its history. I repeat again calling us snake charmers and street shitters is the racist thing. The accent isn't racist. I would compare the stereotype to a drink Scotsman or an exaggerated English upper class man more than black face. I hope this clears the difference.

[@callumcw3626]

@Shae the funny who’re just wow

[@arguekayes]

Canceling and removing Apu was one of the worst things to happen in human history. He was an iconic character

[@jonu3114]

i would say there are many more atrocious things to have happened in human history lmao. but still a disappointment.

[@sleepyhead8681]

I thought his marriage in the show made him way less funny.

[@steverino6954]

I didn't even realize Apu was removed. That is a real shame. I liked that guy.

[@albertross2456]

Was nothing wrong with Apu to begin with. Smh

[@niharshastri3519]

Human history? Lmao nice joke, holocaust, black plague, spanish flu and you think removing apu is the one of the worst things in human history LMAO

[@The_Gallowglass]

There is no Simpsons without Apu. He was there since season one episode 8.

[@mitchellczernek1061]

Im sad you arent on youtube anymore but we still love you joe keep doing what you do

[@Toro-007]

get on that spotify if you can bro

[@timboslice106]

hes on shit tube when he wants they donts pay hes making hundreds of millions goofy

[@yeahok1839]

He will be back soon haha

[@Ipleadthebloodofjesus]

Spotify is feee

[@timboslice106]

@@yeahok1839 when did anyone leave fill me in please???

[@atom5k563]

A couple guys who take themselves too seriously complained about stereotypes and a million thoughtless activists came swooping down to destroy a 10+ year old cultural icon.

[@blobbylee9430]

Good for Akaash. He earned that seat. Popping over to watch the full ep now.

[@berbborker3632]

As an Aussie, the representation of Australians is 100% accurate and hilarious every time I watch it

[@GraniteShaker]

Except the accents, I watched the episode where Bart offended the whole of Austraila and I thought the accents were atrocious. Simpsons are normally on point with that ao it stuck out like a sore thumb in my opinion.

[@RandomAssaultPodcast]

chuz wuzzaz!

[@shaunreinert5202]

COFF-FEEEE! BEEEE---EEEER??

[@JamesUmbrello]

We stand with you Joe. The thought police won’t win.

[@Sirvalian]

He let them win. Weak.

[@michaeltrevino201]

Joe is on their side

[@ThrasherGnar]

@@michaeltrevino201 Congratulations, this is the dumbest comment I’ve read in a long fucking time.

[@uppityglivestockian]

Rogan was helping out Ek who asked him to help deflect some of the perceived heat. If only we'd all re-learn the best response to all that shit: ignore them. I think the only ones still talking about it is his fans. I'm bummed he apologized, but, we can't unring the bell. I bet the offer from Rumble scared more than a few of his attackers. lol

[@MrGflan]

@@ThrasherGnar well…I will say that Joe leans left and is more on the compassionate, agreeable side in terms of personality. So he tends to feel bad a lot easier than at least I originally thought. He apologizes because when you are attacked so publicly as he is, the response is normally to apologize. He definitely didn’t do anything wrong here but he is on the liberal side of things in the traditional sense, but not with the woke, no. Still it was a really poor move to help them as he did by apologizing.

[@spike3346]

Sound like my father. Came to America legally. Over 25 years, he became a homeowner, had a family, has a business- in which he made 150k-ish annually. His kids- 1 college graduate, 1 in the military, and 2 working the business. I think he has done pretty well.

[@ikalramag1878]

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[@glennpeterson1357]

I think The Simpsons handled the whole “Apu thing” really badly. As a “white dude”, I completely agree with Akaash. Apu was actually one of the richest characters who developed and gave a different perspective and it’s a shame the (somewhat justified) criticism was so narrow only looking at the “glass half empty”. For example, it was Apu that introduced Lisa to vegetarianism and the different views of Hindu culture. So now we don’t have that anymore, because his accent is “offensive” (and there are tons of bad accents on the Simpsons!) Yes, his character was a lazy stereotype in the early days in particular, but ALL the characters in The Simpsons are stereotypes - it’s kinda the whole thing about the show. It’s a parody of America at large. Just like almost everything in life there is a relevant Simpsons reference for this. Remember when Marge went on an anti cartoon violence crusade which ended up with the “Itchy and Scratchy Show” getting literally canceled. The lesson from that episode was “one person can make a difference, but they probably shouldn’t”.

[@FlipGuitarist80]

Cartoons aren’t meant to be taken seriously anyway. We watch them because it’s an escape from the real world. Also love King of the Hill and the stereotypes. 😆

[@vforwombat9915]

apu started out horribly stereotypical. first couple years apu deserved to be banished. ppl mighta been having problems moving past that. but then yes, he grew pretty well.

[@Xerrand]

Stopped reading after "somewhat justified" lol - it wasn't justified at all

[@ThunderDawg89]

You're talking about character development and complicated stuff like that. Have you seen the way the left make movies? They know nothing of that shit. They suck, their movies suck, their books suck and most of all, their opinions and feelings suck.

[@vforwombat9915]

@@ThunderDawg89 you sound like you need a hug.

[@lockout6896]

Was so sad to see apu go he was one of my favorite characters.he was such a good dude and was a hard working family man.removing him was ridiculous.

[@funkyplaya]

Never thought I'd say this, but so thankful for the existence of this podcast. I don't know how I'd keep my sanity if people like Joe got completely silenced by the angry left mob. What crazy times we live in. Keep up the good work my man!

[@Thulgore]

It's small group of angry left. It's getting a ton of coverage because a ton of groups don't like the influence the show has. (that is why it gets the media attention......that and each skewed media has issues with stuff that has been said on the show) Fox gets just as annoyed with JRE as CNN does. Cancel culture is both sides too. The entire political view of the US would be hilarious if it weren't actually happening. I have a sister who wants to get everything for free and I have another sister that would blow Trump and her husband would give her pointers. Humanity (Edit: US humanity......I have no rite to speak on other countries, I have never experienced them) has become a cesspool of extremes. (this is a blatant generalization) Edit again: It always bugs me that most people seem to think youtube comments are understood to be US-centric.

[@roboninja3194]

@@Thulgore You say Fox gets just as annoyed as CNN with Rogan. I haven't seen a single Fox employee calling for Rogan to be censored. But I've sure seen CNN/MSNBC employees openly calling for it. Cancel culture may be on both sides but the overwhelming majority of it comes from one side. Anyone who doesn't see this is simply not paying attention.

[@IHJello]

Have you not heard of Matt and Shanes Secret Podcast or GaS Digital?

[@funtimes8296]

@@roboninja3194 Fox News literally defends Rogan lol

[@___Truth___]

@@roboninja3194 THANK YOU

[@randysingh9334]

Glad to see Akaash receive this level of exposure, he deserves the recognition and success.

[@airplanemxde]

You just saying that cause you’re also Indian, he’s insanely overrated and unfunny

[@GOATLAVISH777]

@@airplanemxde yet you’re watching a video about him, scrolling through the comments and replying….go outside and get some fresh air

[@navinthehouse4710]

As an Indian born in NZ, Akaash's reclaiming of the Indian identity & being so comfortable with himself (Victor mindest vs victim) is refreshing for us. The dotbusters were actually a racist anti Indian group but aren't discussed, priorities

[@brasshouse-fireball]

The fact that he didn’t anglicize his name and is in an arranged marriage makes me respect him so so much more. Indians have needed a loud and proud Indian for a while. Akash is my guy. Love how he takes pride in his culture.

[@SM-vg6xk]

Facts!!

[@yoshzlac2429]

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[@yoshzlac2429]

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[@azamatbagatov]

Well, he is an immigrant. He does not have a lineage from those who has been brutalized in the US.

[@FireFox-er7qj]

When it comes to voice acting it doesn’t matter what color the actor’s skin is as long as they do a good job voicing the character.

[@jakespeed43]

I've been saying this for YEARS... APU is and was the Best, most Decent Character on the entire fucking SHOW. PERIOD.

[@MaestroDrake]

They couldn't even get the actor from Big Bang Theory. Now, the show has been on hiatus for a year.

[@RA-dn2ic]

Apu cheated on his wife

[@oliviav.3565]

@@RA-dn2ic She forgave him though

[@klblax00]

I grew up loving the Apu character. The Indian wedding episode was my favorite, and I had a VHS that I had it taped on. It exposed me to a culture that a suburb kid from Texas would have never seen. I think it really planted a seed that has lead me to travel and exploring other places, countries, people. Long live Apu.

[@ikalramag1878]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾

[@ZACHANDJACKSZACHSMAFIA]

@@ikalramag1878 I'm reporting you Ikal for spam -JACK

[@VincentGonzalezVeg]

hilariously enough, i saw some really nice convince store owners & there's was chatter over me wearing an ohm total apu energy people like that exist and its a real treat

[@FrancescoDiMauro]

it's refreshing, in this day and age, to hear someone just making some sense.

[@skylertipton6486]

Sad truth, my friend.

[@FrancescoDiMauro]

@@skylertipton6486 sad indeed.

[@troletrain]

1:57 Joe does the death stare at Poor Young Jamie again.

[@djgroopz4952]

Society has become super sensitive and there's just so much over correction.

[@nuclearwinter391]

Yeah, Carl was voiced by the same guy, Hank Azaria. I've seen no malicious intent but I'm not American. Next they'll go for Robert Downey Jr. because of Tropic Thunder for sure.

[@jaimeisreal]

I wholeheartedly agree with Akaash that Apu indeed represented "The American Dream". And I also agree that Apu should be returned to The Simpson's story line. EDIT: I'm a 100% white/caucasian.

[@P1A48VO8]

Whats the point of the edit? Are we at the point now where we have to preface our race before starting every conversation?

[@UncleRicoOSU]

I agree. EDIT: I’m 100% Alien/Extraterrestrial

[@last1second]

I don't give two shits about what color you are

[@eja1258]

I thought white/Caucasian is fine. But if you're white and purely of Northern European descent, then you can only have one opinion. The wrong one.

[@Snipethebambi]

@@eja1258 I believe the mindset you are presenting here is the exact one we are trying to avoid in society. Why is it okay to just people based off their background when they’re white but no other times? Do you not see how this is hypocritical and idiotic?

[@spencere821]

Love seeing this man get recognition. His takes are a breathe of fresh air and I love the insights we get into the life of a first generation child of Indian immigrants.

[@m1garandMUSIC]

*breath

[@omogenews]

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[@omogenews]

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[@airplanemxde]

Dudes so unfunny, and I’ve never heard him say anything interesting or intelligent

[@ZerosandOnes10]

@@airplanemxde hahah kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH-wkmeJjZyWrbc😂🤣

[@c0lutch]

Hank Azaria was on Herman’s Head. I think that’s the sitcom Joe was thinking of. People also don’t like when a characters voice suddenly changes so they were right to leave the role of Apu with Hank once the show got big.

[@courtneymeehan504]

I forgot about Herman's Head!

[@DeathMagnum7777]

As an Indian myself I loved watching Apu on that show. I wasn't offended by anything and I'm sad that Apu was subject to over-correction.

[@Brotha00]

We care

[@khakicampbell6640]

That's a good way to phrase it, "over-correction".

[@rachaelbasham6716]

I just watched the 30 min "Bring Back Apu" with Akash yesterday and laughed until I cried. Great job and thanks for the laughs. And, of course, I watch Flagrant podcast too. Love all you guys.

[@ikalramag1878]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾

[@surebrah]

He’s got balls, he’s risking being labeled a traitor. That’s very hard to do and I respect it.

[@herrschaftg35]

Except he is apologizing for nothing so he is already defeated.

[@MrGrenade121]

Well most of the indian community shares his opinion to the letter. Some very sheltered and very Americanized indians feel otherwise. I got made fun off about it at school, big woop. I'm living my life and the ones who made fun of me, are living their life. We gotta brush this off and have a thick skin

[@hugostiglitz6398]

Most Indians aren’t offended by Apu lol the few that are, are offended by everything so who cares about them

[@kc4276]

Indians don't care lol

[@mattblah7737]

By who? Bored upper middle class Jews?? Indians dont give a shit about Apu

[@rasat4829]

I am Indian from the West Indies and this guy (Akash) is absolutely right with everything he said, especially with Apu!

[@wakistanipakobi]

As a South Asian that grew up watching The Simpsons I can honestly say that Apu was one of my favorite characters. BRING BACK APU!

[@craigirwin1371]

Exactly! I'm sure your one of the majority that doesn't care that he's voiced by a white person but unfortunately complaints over the Internet by a small number of people about this has ruined a part that fans have enjoyed for decades

[@akshy471]

As a literal south Indian, apu is kinda just like me.

[@craigirwin1371]

@@akshy471 do you like his character then?

[@atownish1488hh]

Stay there

[@akshy471]

@@craigirwin1371 it's mostly guilty pleasure

[@gdn86]

He makes a valid point. I grew up with the Simpsons, and I never saw Apu as a negative character. I stopped watching the show when the writing started to be a bit too predictable around season 15-16, but I did not know they removed the character entirely. From his perspective, that is a shame.

[@jabre12]

I didnt know this either, and I agree with this man. The Simpsons meant no harm with a white person doing the character, however, they did not have to remove the character, in fact, seems to me they made it worse and actually switched to the role of a bully: "If you are not pleased with what we gave you, then you shall have none of it" It ironically becomes an oppressive move removing a POC from the show, that indeed was an evolving character, an immigrant that made it good. POC's probably got inspired by the character thanks to the shows creators... Shame a lil heat made them do this..

[@nevermindshort3]

How anybody can watch the show beyond season 8 is beyond me

[@gdn86]

@@nevermindshort3 their best seasons were 3-8. Whenever Conan O’Brien left the writers room and it starts to tail off after that, but there were moments up until season 15 or so. Honestly it’s been such a long time since I watched it, I may have stopped watching earlier and because there’s like 30+ seasons, I can’t recall.

[@pullups2759]

Akaash earned my respect this podcast. Genuinely funny, and sticks to his values.

[@Dubs22005]

why does it suck that a white guy was voicing him? they're voice actors. why do their skin color matter?

[@DanielOrteez]

Whoa! You didn't have respect for him before?

[@AR-qo4zz]

@@Dubs22005 Cause the white guys doing an Indian guy's role. Representation in these places matter and a Indian guy doing the voice would've been a lot better and more honest to the character being portrayed.

[@ikalramag1878]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾

[@merlinthewizard31]

@@AR-qo4zz its called acting for a reason you’re pretending to do something you’re not lol

[@aimop2192]

Always love seeing Akash go in 😤❤️

[@jamesperrie1393]

I’m Scottish I don’t get offended about Willie it’s hilarious, he is a caricature of an angry Scotsman and they got it spot on. The fact a white guy played Apu is nonsense it’s called acting ffs.

[@jabre12]

Yeah sure its nothing wrong with it, but if you have an ethnic character, you might as well find a person of that ethnicity, to give a person that usually does not hold a job like this a chance.

[@IanWrigleyNZ]

A girl voices Bart yet there's no issue there. It's a case of soapbox BS, getting their 15 minutes of fame by crying foul

[@klaushipp1207]

@@jabre12 Why. The job goes to the one that does it well. Treating people differently because of their skin color or heritage has never been a good idea in history.

[@jabre12]

@@klaushipp1207 What you mean Why? Granted they are qualified. Dont you want to include everyone?

[@JosephOrganicAttraction]

@@jabre12 Why would you pick some random Indian guy off the street compared to a professional impersonator just because the character has brown skin? That's irrational.

[@billcakes7547]

Joe, whatever you do make sure you have Alex Jones on episode 1776.

[@kreivikankkunen328]

It's a crime against humanity if he isn't

[@harrisonhutsell1072]

Akaash is the man. Good to see him on!

[@omogenews]

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[@omogenews]

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[@penske_material]

No, I'm sure his wife is the man.

[@YouTubeCensorsMe]

Who?? Who is this guy?

[@ArtisanWindchimes]

I thought he his was Aziz Ansari until I got to the end

[@gemineyethenine7480]

This Joe Rogan witch hunt is starting to get out of hand! As a Black man I stand with Joe Rogan because I see what’s going on here!

[@tech1238]

Yeah brother!

[@BidensTaint]

Agreed!

[@iAmTheSquidThing]

I'm not convinced it's a witch-hunt. I think it's a coordinated attack.

[@KThangFastLife]

Doesn’t take away from what he said and how he truly feels around lots of blacks. He thinks you’re an ape 🦍 lol

[@gemineyethenine7480]

@@iAmTheSquidThing I agree

[@Mike-ul1xn]

Started watching Akaash a couple years ago and he's consistently been getting funnier and funnier. He always has the best/funniest takes of the whole Flagrant 2 crew.

[@joshc8574]

I had a sri Lankan/indian friend back in school and we shared so many hilarious moments together because of Apu. At no point did either of us consider it to be racist because it was clearly never the writers intention for it to be so.

[@maheshwillscrewu]

Sri Lankans are fucking cool!!

[@afkass4965]

Was he Sri Lankan or was he indian. Or do you consider the people from the whole of indian subcontinent as Indians.

[@captain4595]

Either he was Sri Lankan,or Indian.

[@Hwyz447]

@@captain4595 He was Indian. And from his accent, mostly South Indian

[@captain4595]

@@Hwyz447 I am not talking about Apu

[@Donkey_Swong64]

That part where he said, "apu is our parents" that hits waaaaaaaaay to close to home like way to close.. my parents both ran away from a bad situation... communism/civil war and here I am first generation north American and my folks... wow man just wow.

[@halitst1]

If someone doing an accent offends you, you live in a privileged world. There are bigger things to worry about.

[@timmmmyyyy]

@@KJP589 you sound like a leftist karen, gross

[@joshuamelton9148]

@@KJP589 first world problems

[@timmmmyyyy]

@@KJP589 there was no rebuttal needed. You already bodied yourself just by being a leftist Karen😂

[@nCSirloin]

@@timmmmyyyy lmao also his comment didn't even make sense contextually like even slightly it was like he just wrote some logic terminology into some jumbled sentence as if at random... mutually exclusive? what? in what way is that relevant? then he displays a lack of understanding of the word irony before upvoting himself... my brain dude wtf

[@timmmmyyyy]

@@nCSirloin right lmao dudes a clown

[@jacobjames1171]

Apu is great. He once worked 96 hours straight and thought he was a humming bird.

[@camschuster5947]

“Feeeeeeee!!!!! 😂

[@OYME13]

@@camschuster5947 LMAO!! I crack up every time I think of that scene. Tip-toeing back and forth across the screen, gently flapping his hands

[@ikalramag1878]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾

[@G_____]

Freakin’ no good mother ***** **** ***** ***** cheese!

[@pedestrian_0]

1:54 the "you're talking too much Jamie" face

[@Theswitchy1]

An absolutely soul crushing look

[@SmiggyBallzz]

Who needs the Quick-E-Mart? I dooooooo

[@mmadigest]

Spotify already deleted this episode.

[@jeskalona]

Comes out tomorrow

[@el_huffstergames7842]

Lol mma digest in the house!!!!

[@JayyyCloud]

Stop fearmongering, its out on spotify

[@stingingmetal9648]

Haha fear mongering? You do realize there is a pattern of censorship from left leaning companies?

[@alexisdominguez3133]

Rumble forever.