The Problem With Apu with Hari Kondabolu

[@maxilemaggio8205]

for being a stand-up comedian, this guy has no sense of humor...

[@zoltonon8960]

Tiresias89 he’s the worst

[@reydolla]

#bullyingHariKondabolu

[@harrisn3693]

Trevor noah has no humor not does eddy murphy. They do too much black centric jokes.

[@Iffy350]

Shitty woke comedians who won’t have a career in fifteen years.

[@theartistformerlyknownaslu3871]

Harris Naseem hey Eddie Murphy has some good stand ups. Trevor Noah has never been funny in his life 😂

[@mustavogaia2655]

For some strange reason this guy helps to portrait a worse image of new Americans than Apu.

[@bigMACDavey]

Mustavo Gaia He's the adult-indian Millhouse.

[@reydolla]

#bullyingHariKondabolu

[@conorodwyer53]

I think you mean "portray". And the strange reason is called ignorance.

[@aaronthompson4537]

For a 'comedian' he's terrible at understanding jokes.

[@charlottepearlsmusic]

it’s not about the joke it’s about the shitty representation in entertainment

[@amangoyal923]

​@@charlottepearlsmusic Why do you white people always seem to be having better understanding of what's offensive. I'm an Indian and I think Apu is far more accurate for representing a First Generation South Asian immigrant. What you and this Male-Lilly-Singh failed to understand is none of you are Indian enough to even have a say in this. Apu popularized India way back in 1990s and we're grateful of him and Fox.

[@pacoramon9468]

He killed our Apu just because he is a crybaby.

[@ThePhobos100]

A PC baby.

[@Look_At_My_Name]

And here I thought there were only five PC babies...

[@reydolla]

#bullyingHariKondabolu

[@darkcylander]

the writers killed apu, not him.

[@moodyowlproductions4287]

@@darkcylander Apu"I am not dead...I just left the show" me"ahhh..we can still hear his voice on the wind"

[@ankito1129]

I watched Hari’s documentary, and enjoyed it. I also disagreed with it. As an Indian, I have no problem with Apu. I reached out to Hari for a discussion, but he blocked me. Which is ironic since he chastised Hank Azaria for not having a discussion with him. After this, I wrote a book that is a rebuttal to the documentary. I hope it puts another narrative out there.

[@robjungle]

Good for you. What is the title of your book?

[@ankito1129]

robjungle thank you. The title is “I Love You, Apu”.

[@EricNoneless]

Bruh, please share this book and spread it to make a counterpoint. It would be great.

[@ankito1129]

@@EricNoneless trying bud! I need my fans to help me too. If you can, share the book and title with others and help get the name out there. My Buddy and I are actually working on a counter documentary related to my book. “I Love You, Apu.”

[@jesses9347]

Big fkin surprise! Some loser that isnt funny ruins a classic tv character to further his shitty career

[@yellowcougar18]

This guy just killed his career.

[@davidantoniosalazar]

YellowCerberus18 well, he is now famous for something

[@Abyssmo13]

@@davidantoniosalazar. Just for now

[@blackysalamanka]

Totally agree. He is just looking for attention but.. To stop those monsters, one-two-three Here's a fresh new way that's trouble-free It's got Paul Anka's guarantee.. Just don't look! Just don't look!

[@yellowcougar18]

@@davidantoniosalazar But who wants to be famous for that? Like, he claims to 'not care about Apu...but why make a damn documentary about it then? Hotdiggetydemon has made a great youtube video called 'The Apu that I know', where he completely refutes this guy's documentary, point by point.

[@leoraul777]

I f*ckin' hope so >:(

[@boxerzxb]

Soy mexicano y no me molests el estereotipo del hombre abejorro en la serie de los Simpsons... Además Hari hay otros estereotipos en la serie como en otras más.... Pésimo pensamiento

[@JCG-xp8kh]

El hombre abejorro es un homenaje a chespirito

[@ulisesbedia]

Cada uno de los personajes de los simpson son un estereotipo de la sociedad

[@blackysalamanka]

Uno es lo que quiere ser. Este apu demuestra ser un resentido. El hombre abejorro es un homenaje al Chapulín, eso capto yo. Este tipo prefiere ver aspectos para él negativos de una visión quizás estereotipada de un escritor de dibujos animados, repito, de dibujos animados. Avísenle por las dudas.

[@greenlamp9219]

Si

[@angelbersoza8868]

imaginate si nos ofendieramos por el capitulo cuando homero se hace contrabandista y viajan a México (llegan a la frontera de canada por error) hahaha

[@system1912]

Well done buddy, you're now known as "that wet wipe that killed Apu". Good luck with your career LOL.

[@PolaroidDG]

You just killed your Career and you killed APU!!!!

[@9melissal]

Apu was a hardworking business owner with a wife and family who was beloved by the other characters. Just because he played into stereotypes doesn't mean they were negative stereotypes.

[@NeroLeMorte]

@VPN go troll elsewhere then.

[@oscarquinones3183]

this guy proved to us on WHY he's a failing comic; he has no sense of humor and zero humility.

[@PipeCaicedo8324]

A very short Little mind on this guy. Also he Is a very bad comedian.

[@LordCaedus-bl7wi]

Andres Caicedo his topics are race inequality and lgbtq. Just a braindead woke comedian without an original thought in his head

[@denverdenver82]

27 minutes of a guy talking about nothing!

[@PikaTheProsperous]

I think its unfair Hari was compared to Apu. There are nothing alike. Apu is funny and likeable.

[@lynxafrica958]

funny how a comedian cant take a joke

[@ThePhobos100]

A failed comedian trying to find another way of getting attention.

[@moodyowlproductions4287]

Ditto

[@mustavogaia2655]

1 - What kind of superpowers should Apu had shown to correctly reflect a South-Asian-American? 2 - How representative is Homer of a working class American?

[@dusanholko118]

2 - Florida guy

[@t3jf]

He should rode on a flying magic carpet and had a pet monkey. Why cant the Simpsons get it right?

[@GooseMcSwan]

Grounskeeper Willie is not representative of Scots... but we are white generally so obv its not racism

[@LordCaedus-bl7wi]

Goose McSwan lol great point. I doubt Scots are offended by him either it’s literally a joke nothing more

[@bonniehowell4259]

@@dusanholko118 Well...He did accidentally believe he killed an alligator in Florida, so you might be right here .

[@ChachiTelevision1979]

Years ago, Warner Bro. tried removing Speedy Gonzalez from the Looney Tunes collective out of fear that they were offending the Mexican community. The Mexicans’ response to this removal was negative; “he’s OUR guy!” and this Speedy survived. This guy should understand that Apu is an iconic figure. The Simpsons’ bread and butter is caricatures of stereotypes. Apu was not only part of it but became so well-loved that he became and icon. I never saw Apu as a negative figure. Every character was a stereotype.

[@robotdinosaur0422]

I'm mexican the difference is we have a sense of humor but unfortunately this PC crap is starting to catch on in Mexico as well I wouldn't be surprised if some idiot goes after Speedy Gonzalez soon, I hope not I love that dude

[@mmkjijhuks1841]

I used to watch speedy Gonzales as a child and it never crossed my mind that he was representing Mexicans. I just saw him as a mouse. He happens to be from Mexico, but it is stupid to think that he represents all Mexicans. I grew up in Mexico, btw.

[@vallejojuanjo]

They shouldn't, that character was hilarious. I loved it!

[@Mike--Oxmall]

This fucker did this solely for attention and success, hes not even funny, hes an unsuccessful comedian.

[@bartolomeestebanmurillo4459]

And this guy calls himself a comedian?! Hari is an upper middle class guy who grew up in the suburbs, attended the best schools, he's just drawing attention to himself to raise his profile. Apu immigrated from India, made something of himself, has his own business and is well liked.

[@karlossingh842]

dont forget he is also a doctor

[@scholargrizz7071]

Because clearly you would listen to him if he was a lower working class. Don’t lie, you would just attack the fact that he’s uneducated. Maybe you just want minorities to shut the fuck up.

[@MusicBobAllan]

scholargrizz Minorities have ironically become majorities these days!

[@ManoredRed]

@@scholargrizz7071 Do not claim to know other people's motives, and do not theorize about what they would or wouldn't do when you don't know them. Those things are intellectually dishonest.

[@ChrisHarrisWaco]

It’s literally a cartoon based entirely on stereotypes. Almost “cartoonish,” you might say

[@RemiksAskani]

I work in IT, and like 80% of the Indian guys I've met speak like Apu, which is voiced by Hank Azaria, which copied the accent from Peter Sellers... So they are accurate in their portrayal, considering it is just a stereotype... Basically, this guy is stupid: a stupid guy that is offended by a simple joke...

[@roshnibodkee7225]

First thing different person have different accent in Simpson they don't get offended by another character accent but with Apu accent.....

[@LordCaedus-bl7wi]

roshni bodkee yeh where’s the problem with Luigi ?

[@shruty1195]

why are you watching this if u just gonna hate on this guy are u even indian?

[@shruty1195]

@@TheFrenchmanCooks because if he's not indian he doesn't know what it feels like to be called an "apu" and he also doesn't get offended by the character if he isn't indian. I think Hari Kondabolu is right but "Ranferi MH" is personally offending me and Hari Kondabolu. K? (btw I'm indian and is very offended rn)

[@ManoredRed]

​@@shruty1195 He doesn't have to know what it feels like to be an indian to point out that the line of argumentation being used is bullshit. One's feelings about the issue do not change the arguments.

[@n0rijalny]

Hello , I'm french so do you think you (American people) must stop all jokes about french people , that's a nonsense it's just comic situation , no racism at all . I like when you make fun of us and it's the same when we make fun of you or others people or community , WE HAVE TO LAUGH ABOUT ANYONE , that's just freedom .

[@AgarioGameplays]

n0rijalny you came to this video slower than how France surrendered

[@sybilsaint1888]

@@AgarioGameplays5 ans d'age mental.

[@n0rijalny]

​@@pacoramon9468 Yes, I remember how FUNNY it was , any arguments ...

[@n0rijalny]

@@AgarioGameplays If you want to talk about history , remember that : "French involvement in the American Revolutionary War began in 1775, when France, a rival of the British Empire, secretly shipped supplies to the Continental Army. A Treaty of Alliance in 1778 soon followed, which led to shipments of money and matériel to the United States. Subsequently, the Spanish Empire and the Dutch Republic also began to send assistance, leaving the British Empire with no allies. France's help is considered a vital and decisive contribution to the United States' victory against the British. As a cost of participation in the war, France accumulated over 1 billion livres in debt." It's on Wikipedia , you don't even have to open a book , better for you no ?

[@tomr6955]

Yes but French are typically white so we can joke about them no problem

[@ankito1129]

I hope some of these people interviewing Hari, interview me next. Another Indian with a different viewpoint. Our voices are being silenced.

[@oblongfan1]

True

[@turquoise770]

At 04:30 what is he talking about?!! No character "grows up" on that show - Bart has been a little boy with no character development that goes beyond his smart-mouth, rebellious, bratty self since I first saw the show in the late 80s! It's a cartoon!

[@austrianbeatboxchamp]

Disgusting. This person can't be serious.

[@DragonMasterSubo]

Yet he had no issue going on Trevor Noah's show (where Trevor has made fun of Indian accents with sing-songy voices multiple times). This dude is a privileged man-child who has no problem talking down or making fun of other cultures, but God forbid you do it to his.

[@amangoyal923]

What his? He's American. He has nothing to do with India except physical appearance which he inherited from parents (who definitely also sound like Apu). This second generation immigrants playing victim card thing gotta go.

[@NeroLeMorte]

Rest in peace apu you were killed by a failed comedian.

[@mariaguadalupetamvalle3129]

Why Apu is angry with Apu? Sorry, I had to.

[@tlacuachefurioso240]

this guy is the problem in the world

[@TheRealRehman]

Hopefully he can now move on with his life now that Apu is out of the picture.

[@aaronomahony]

😂

[@allspeed1234]

Apu is a hero.

[@voodoo_696]

"Comedian"

[@veerchasm1]

And that’s an insult to quote symbols

[@bonniehowell4259]

This guy just contradicted himself. In the beginning, he admitted that Apu went on to grow with the show, develop more as a character, and often was wrote into main storylines that showcased his positive characteristics. However, at the end he basically said Apu was always a 2 dimensional character that was a stereotype.

[@mikeyjamieson4715]

So he wants the Simpsons to be more progressive... By getting rid of one of the few poc characters on the show?

[@NeroLeMorte]

That'a the ultimate irony of it. Complete erasure of a beloved icon.

[@RealPhoenixRising]

I’m sorry you got mad at a fictional character in a fictional world

[@Simpsonsboy93]

Exactly! I used to be picked on and called Mclovin because I was a skinny white guy with glasses. So does that mean it's Superbad's fault and I should boycott it? No. It's the bullies narrowminded view. This "comedian" who seems to try to act offended by Apu, just needs a way to get attention and he unfortunately got it. People always want to blame the artist for things instead of the people who are actually causing the blame. Happens all the time; judas priest was blamed because two idiots shot themselves while listening to their record. People like this guy and people who blame entertainment for their problems are worse than scum.

[@wilmerrojas5105]

Gracias vuelva prontos

[@thirstinthrockmortoniii9202]

Imagine holding the world responsible for *ONE'S OWN* accent! It's called "personal accountability", Hari - you should look into it!

[@RK-eo8gl]

This guy is a way too sensitive crybaby or he is using this "anti-apu" attention to get himself into the spot light to try to become a recognised celebrity. I hope it backed fired on him. Apu was a good simpson character and will be missed.

[@amoreterno711]

He complains about Apu, and uses elements of Apu in his comedy! Why did they have to politicize the simpsons?>: V You're like Apu's brother: Sanjay Nahasapeemapetilon

[@scrambledeggs8957]

The Simpsons politicised itself by being a satire.

[@amoreterno711]

yeah! but they do it in the funny way!:V

[@FullmoonPhantom-dn2sr]

The Simpsons already did that.

[@ErichoTTA]

The Simpsons are yellow. Shouldn't people with jaundice be voicing them?

[@cirtcels]

94% of everyone agrees that apu is fine

[@jasonlongton1876]

I listened just to be fair and hear his perspective. His argument is even weaker than I thought. All he seems upset about is Apu is voiced by a white actor who allegedly based his portrayal on a Peter Sellers act. The relevance is questionable, to say the least. Well, let's test the premise. What if Aziz Ansari were to voice Apu as classically depicted accent and all? Would that change the perception of the character at all? And would it change the audience reaction? I suspect the answer to both is, NO. And where does that leave Kondabolu's argument?

[@hero895]

What a Snow Flake this dude is why Apu is leaving and Apu is a staple character on the Simpsons .

[@amanogirl1]

Hari Kondabolu, you have ruined The Simpsons because of your problem with Apu, it's thanks to you he's being removed for good. Are you happy now that you've ruined the fans of The Simpsons favourite character Apu? Get it in your head The Simpsons isn't real get over yourself. #bringapuback #saveapu

[@b.j.s8406]

Is Willy voiced by someone from Scotland?

[@jonathanserrato2656]

This guy doesn’t know comedy

[@bilalarjoon6935]

I’m brown and think that taking apu off of Simpson’s is fucked. Worlds going too crazy

[@Seargent_Scraps]

You never really watched the show did you Hari. If you did you wouldn't be offended. Sounds like you caught a glimpse of it here and there but never actually watched the show.

[@EJKim-zk9st]

As a long time fan of the Simpsons, I would love to see a Korean character in the Simpsons with whatever the stereotypes and mannerisms they can put into. It would be super cool if a Korean is a regular member of the show like Apu. This guy's head got too big and there's no place for feeling the gratitude and appreciation.

[@ColtraneTaylor]

Congrats. Even a little attention from a white supremacist feels like respect to you.

[@Roiiboss]

@@ColtraneTaylor oh no! The white supremacists, the racists, the nazis!1!1! They're everywhere 😭

[@ColtraneTaylor]

@@Roiiboss No they're not. But the internet is a good safe space for them. In real life we know how to deal with your kind.

[@LceOnline]

The Simpsons make fun of all mainly by stereotypes, why should Apu be singled out stop being such a baby.

[@michaelscott3411]

Saying Apu is offensive to Southern Asians is like saying Mario is offensive to Italians, or Crocodile Dundee is offensive to Australians. It’s nothing short of ridiculous because they all are fictional characters who don’t represent reality at all.

[@ReeceDhillon]

The difference is that Indians are barely represented in media

[@michaelscott3411]

@@ReeceDhillon Not much more often than Italians

[@HeavenlyLove47]

@@ReeceDhillon exactly, his main point is about the lack of representation of Indians, but people missed the point

[@HeavenlyLove47]

@@michaelscott3411 Italians are represented in American media, and they don't face the same prejudice Indians in America do

[@gatti5002]

what a utter waste of time...

[@Psyborgasm]

What about the white stereotypes. Cletus, Krusty, Fat Tony, Willy. Who needs the quickie mart? I dooo

[@ThePhobos100]

As a supposed comedian, he should not be interfering with any form of comedy.

[@cheshirerose2001]

Imagine being in your mid-thirties and being offended over a fucking CARTOON character

[@jujolian]

“Comedian”

[@JosueVenexs]

Tremendo drama que se crean estos políticamente correcto. Son como una horda caza brujas.

[@Zeno11Salazar]

I haven't watch this doc yet but I would like to reminded everyone that this video came from people who were bullied for their accent and culture. While I do not agree with blaming Apu for existing, I still feel for those who ere bullied.

[@funnyberries4017]

As an Indian, people kept repeating “Thank you Come Again” like apu to me. But also apu was in a barbershop quartet and the bowling team. He had depth.

[@Kingofsweaters]

I hate to break it to you, but most people are bullied at some point in their adolescence. Yeah, that sucks, but it’s also just a part of growing up and becoming who you are. Just because someone was bullied doesn’t make them special and isn’t an excuse the shut down things that you dont like.

[@Hoodyyy]

every. fucking. character. is. a. stereotype. that's. the. point.

[@Hoodyyy]

also, apu is maybe the most loveable character.

[@robertkarmando489]

Look, I'm a die hard Simpsons fan, comedy is supposed to be edgy and offensive.. I'm also Italian, and for years the show has openly stereotyped Italians.. and I find it hilarious!! What I'm getting at, is GET OVER IT!!! He is pretty much a main character at this point.. he's been there since season 1, he's had full episodes dedicated to him and, anyone who's offended by stereotypes shouldn't be watching a satirical adult cartoon... Don't give into the modern PC nonsense, or it will never end.. I mean what's next? If Italians were as offended as these other minorities, they'd lose half the cast!!

[@bakamunati8269]

I love Apu. Who the fuck is this chutiya? Who ever he is... Never heard of him 😂 Comedian my ass. Apu is more funnier and successful than he'll ever be.

[@dirgramsey6132]

Funny you hate Apu but you copied his look. At least Apu rocked that hair cut.

[@jugglerj0e]

I hope Hari's documentary is his own downfall. His 45 min film attacks the Simpson's cartoon character (Apu) because of his Indian stereotypes. Yet Hari himself uses Indian stereotypes for his own standup. This hypocrite should know that The Simpsons is just a cartoon. Comedians are supposed to be thickskinned & able to handle other's jokes not just their own.

[@Orf]

Where does he use the stereotype himself?

[@miisogyo.3367]

This man is a social justice warrior

[@ErichoTTA]

Ummm....none of the other characters have experienced growth either. Maggie's been a baby for THIRTY YEARS.

[@milladraros4383]

soon it will be rajesh in big bang, hari ?

[@veerchasm1]

I’m filming a documentary called “The Problem with Hari Kondabolu”

[@chillyourself5208]

Kum Kum Bhavnani actually sounds a little like Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon

[@veerchasm1]

Good job riding the coattails of a fictional character to boost your own career. You and Joseph McCarthy should be proud

[@rodgerbenson6929]

I am indian and i am watching one more failed indian artist

[@alruiz512]

Thank you, come again

[@CosmoShidan]

Buck you, please go hell.

[@ThePhobos100]

What is the big deal really? he wasn't portrayed as a bad character or a villain.

[@Orf]

6:50 *****" Even when I made the film I wasn't like angry about the apu character, I wasn't 15 anymore, I had to project anger...I don't feel that angry about the character"****...I got other things to worry about...saw it as an opportunity to talk about systemic things"....what systemic things? That cartoons systemically create cartoon characters?

[@AmitKumar-lz7tt]

For anyone interested, here is a perfect response to this doofus Hari: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGebnWx8pN-rgJo

[@CosmoShidan]

So an animator is suddenly an has a background on racial, political, cultural and pop culture issues that Hari does?

[@Orf]

2:50 "He's the only one in the community...not real, he's a cartoon character, white guy...(THEY'RE ALL CARTOON CHARACTERS bc it is a cartoon)

[@Orf]

3:10 "I don't see that as necessarily a role of embracement...it's not necessarily the most welcoming idea to me. It's not like I saw that as a kid and thought that they like us..." BUT IT DOES SHOW the community liking Apu. In fact they went to great lengths to save his marriage and help him!

[@rogerlundstrom6926]

This is a video that clearly relates more to the concept of "the eye of the beholder" than any actual final truth.. To some degree I even suspect that this person chose to have an opinion SPECIFICALLY because he could "glue" himself to a popular TV show and get media attention from it.. But that is only a guess on my part as I don't know this person. My ACTUAL reasoning for commenting is because I KNOW that a lot of what he is saying is not really a fundamental truth, but rather (as I mentioned) because he is selling a specific perspective. He claims that Indians are presented in a negative way (he defines himself as a "victim" for a bad/costly prejudice)... Possible.. ... however.. if we are trying to debate stereotypes and the consequences of their portrayal.... what is the consequence of Homer in regard to people being overweight? If we were comparing the situations I'd say that Indians should STILL be happy over Apu, but overweight people should be livid. "It's something, at the very least on a superficial level".. .. it's intended to be a light-hearted fun cartoon.. EVERYTHING is on a superficial level..This type of cartoon is NOT intened to be telling people how to think.. they are trying to take what people MIGHT think and expect.. and ADD things to it to create some sort of absurdity that people will find amusing.. I Am obese.. EVEN if I do recognize the joke (and loved it), I can say that Homer (whom I love).. is a horrible character.. f.ex. the quote of his "AWWWW, but I want it NOW!!!" when he is told how QUICKLY a fryer could fry.. How does this depict overweight people??.. in society there are a LOT of people trying to claim that specific people are "lazy" or "just looking for the easy way out".. so.. what about when homer tried to get obese enough to be able to use laws and regulations to FORCE his employer to set it up for him so he could work for home.. and even worse, even when he finally GOT to work for home he wanted that toy to click the button FOR HIM???.. yes.. obese people are lazy.. I get it.. you think Apu is a bad stereotype for indian people?.. please.. if we are talking about "messages" being sent by a cartoon, indians should STILL be happy for Apu in simpons, because Apu was pressented in a POSITIVE light.. the ONLY things where you could claim that there was some negativity thrown his way it was NOT because of his ethnicity, but rather because of the specific job he held.. people do NOT have a lot of trust in regards to all-night convenience stores/kiosks.. ...... Anyone care enough about what I already say to know how I would continue, feel free to sak.. if you disagree.. feel free to do so. ... If we discuss what humour IS.. (Including this styled type of cartoons).. then the top question is.. "why is something funny".. if you ask me the part of the mind that gets tickled and gets you to laugh.. is when the mind don't know WHAT to make out of something.. Technically what I am talking about is a specific type of "dissonance".. a "conflict" between the "expected" (well known) and the unexpected.... There are many words I want to throw in to this mix.. like.. "comfort".. . (at the very least this is how I think about "good" humour.. good humour is a reaction based on how you perceive the world to be, and get surprised by something.. BAD humour is when you laugh at an insult.. some racially based jokes, some gender based jokes, and a lot of other jokes are bad jokes.. they ONLY work for people who share the same prejudice.. I do think the same rules KIND of applies.. more exactly the conflict perceived is between what is socially acceptable, and what is NOT socially acceptable.. but.. if social acceptance in itself is the ONLY cornerstone of a joke, then it's probably something that ONLY people who kind of wish they COULD break social protocol will be the only ones who find it funny).. and yes.. in cartoons (and comedy).. stereotypes are often used as a place-holder or an easy way to describe something.. so.. it's absolutely too simplified to be defined as a good way to describe anyone.. but then again.. apu?.. really?.. if anything you should be horrified how Simpsons depict obese people.. or kids that get in trouble in class (and the teacher blame the kid, not their own lack of understanding of various problems that people might have.. I suspect Bart is suffering from both ADHD and autism.. and if the teacher actually did her job she would mitigate it.. if the parents knew how this works they too could make things better- they even have more influence than the teacher. but... no one put a spotlight on this problem.. it's about either blaming the child, or trying to think it to be a "boys will be boys".. which in itself is a problem if we are thinking about the problem with chauvinistic culture making excuses for men doing bad things.... )... aaand.. so on.. ... I would never tell anyone to lighten up. but.. if we are to look at the Simpsons from the ACTUAL messages sent.. then even WITH Apu, they are PRO indian.. (and putting a spotlight on how immigrants with high IQ and a lot of education STILL end up in ungrateful jobs where they literally might get shot and disrespected).. but DO ridicule people who are overweight, have learning disabilities, and so on.. This dude protest how things are presented in a blasé and oversimplified way.. and ignores the fact that EVERYONE is presented in that way (it's kind of part of the humorous light-hearted cartoon format)... .... and he objects to the one person who is the LEAST presented in that way?..

[@Orf]

9:15 "says it's capitalism. we gotta keep the thing going. I don't have time to create. there's a financial benefit in racism" Funny bc atm there's a financial benefit to create stories about racism, even if its not racist, and his own project is perfect example.

[@leejohnstone3051]

Notice how he doesn't complain over Hank Ariza voicing African American characters on the Simpson's

[@dannythomas417]

If Hank dies, they shall make an episode where every single remaining character dies, 'cause there's no other man who can replace him.

[@CosmoShidan]

So what's your solution? Should the Simpsons staff hire more black writers and voice actors to replace Hank Azaria?

[@dannythomas417]

@CosmoShidan Hank is irreplaceable. But Harry isn't. When he dies, Kevin should take over for Dr. Hibbert & Judge Snyder.

[@CosmoShidan]

@@dannythomas417 You mean a black man should take the place of Hibber and Snyder? Because Harry Sharer should not be playing black men either as they are mistral caricatures. Same goes for Hank's caricatures.

[@MizterB]

@@CosmoShidan Just please stfu, you're so out of your element & have no clue what you're talking about

[@Bluewizard35728]

Why is Apu a negative stereotype? He went from India to study in the USA, opened a business and made friends and was granted citizenship. Sounds like the American Dream?

[@ColtraneTaylor]

It's much more complicated than that.

[@Bluewizard35728]

@@ColtraneTaylor complex in what way? Honestly I'm Indian myself and I don't find the character offensive at all.

[@ColtraneTaylor]

@@Bluewizard35728 Watch the video and listen to what he's saying.

[@Bluewizard35728]

@@ColtraneTaylor yea I have watched it and all he does is point out the negative aspects of the character rather then the good. It's all about perception. He obviously is using Apu to reflect his own negative experiences but i use Apu to reflect my own positive experiences. You can not blame the cartoon character for racism that was inflicted upon you. Also all of the Simpsons characters are stereotypes. Ground Keeper Willie, Fat Tony, Krusty the Clown, Akira, Homer, Dr Nick. And lastly Simpsons has gone completely crap since season 10, they really need to end it. The humour has changed and the old humour is dated now. This was 90s cartoon after all

[@ColtraneTaylor]

@@Bluewizard35728 Most of the whites especially, enjoying the Simpsons like having an "Apu" who knows his place. Their good natured tolerance vanishes quick if you challenge their perception of the world. Ask about BLM for instance and their mood changes fast. Indians are not a huge target normally because they can pick on blacks. Or Muslims/Jews first.

[@Fenris357]

people laughed at him when he said he wanted to be a comedian, well no one is laughing now

[@Orf]

0:50 This immigrant American story that he says isn't told IS TOLD IN THE SIMPSONS

[@Orf]

20:15 omg. Says it’s demeaning bc apu is only seen as servile. Bc he’s a cartoon character!!!!!

[@Kajojek]

"COMEDIAN"

[@marselmusic]

problem with a lcohol uthority *PU*

[@googleskype3490]

After watching the whole half hour, I can safely say: this Pajeet formulated no more than a couple coherent thoughts, all of which were claims subject to debate (e.g. the claim that POZ pays -- very debatable claim). He said nothing worth your attention.

[@djhams]

Isn't pajeet an ethnic slur?

[@krizan1]

Anyone else in stitches on the name of the interviewer? LMFAO 😁

[@elohansen8971]

What is the problem with Apu? Has travel in a large part, of India, with Train, bicycle, horses, etc. From New Delhi, Amritsar, Varanasi and down to Orissa. From north to south. All 98% of English speaking men and women i meet, talking as Apu. In The Simpsons. Maybe was there people, there not talking as Apu, dit not meet them.

[@scrubl0rd903]

Snowflake alert... Lol aweee he got offended .. aweeee

[@icemaster9728]

The show represents stereotypes from all over the world. It's a satire. What makes Apu so special? The fact that he's Indian? That's pretty racist.

[@Orf]

16:00 says Gil is in high school and college curriculums “does a lot of good work”

[@Orf]

23:00 admits he’s just bullshitting****”I can bullshit about anything

[@McFlakies]

This guy ruined the simpsons

[@Orf]

11:05 "That's how racism mutates". claims naming apu "apu" is racist ???

[@ThePhobos100]

It is racism to get rid of Apu.

[@Bisheimer]

Well what is about me? I'm German. Am I offenders by Uter? No because I used what I called comment sence and I know that he is a sterotyp. Apu is also kinda a sterotype. But he is successful. He runs his own business, he has 8 children and a wife. He also is now American by hard work ( he know a lof of America). He can be a positive image of what an immigration can be. I don't think there is a lot of person in Springfield that hate Apu because of his origins. I am sure if I search Bollywood films or Hollywood films I can find a lot of German guys that are nazis. Well is Germany now a nazi State No. Am I tired of that sterotype? Yes a little bit. What do I try to say with that? Nothing. And if you had a problem with that why didn't you go and write a letter to the creators of the simpsons and ask what the simpsons are. Maybe just say : Let Apu voice by an American Indian voice actor.

[@Zuwie4]

I am Russian and I demand - demand I tells ya - that the Simpsons remove all the references to vodka, bears, Putin, kal-kalash (whatever that is), "You buy it! You buy it!" and other stuff. I am a marginalized victim and you hurt my precious feelings!

[@signmakertools]

You should cancel/sue the Hollywood film industry for misrepresenting and offending the Russian language in their movies.

[@moodyowlproductions4287]

Nah...

[@vintagefan3759]

He legit haven't seen that immigration episode of The Simpsons 'cause he could've defended Apu.

[@Oprahshusband]

I’m Australian, and my favourite episode of the simpsons is the Australian episode. I’ve dealt with “knifey spooney” stereotypes. The amount of foreigners that think Australians drink fosters (despite it being an English drink). They even put an ass on our flag. Not to mention all the voices were done by Americans with exadurated Australian accents. It doesn’t get to me at all. It’s called having a laugh at yourself. This guy is such a whiner

[@vallejojuanjo]

Such crying, thin skin baby. Indian accent is hilariously funny, period. If you don't like people to make fun of that, then try to improve it. States makes racist jokes all the time, if you can't handle it, then move out to a different country. I'm mexican and I love my Mexican racist, stereotypical representation in The Simpsons.