Almost exactly three years ago, Hank Azaria said he was willing to step aside from voicing Apu on “The Simpsons.” His eyes had been opened by critics of the character, he said.
Well, apparently Azaria’s eyes weren’t open quite enough at that time.
Because now, he feels like he needs to apologize to every Indian for his portrayal of possibly the only respectable character on the long-running animated sitcom:
‘Simpsons’ Actor Hank Azaria Feels He Needs Apologize to Every Indian for Apu https://t.co/I04PTzhtVn
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 12, 2021
Zero Indians and lots of white lefties were offended https://t.co/Fx5wJYJ8AN
— Sunny McSunnyface (@sunnyright) April 12, 2021
As an Indian-American, I've NEVER been offended by Hank Azaria voicing Apu or the character. The character is very relatable for many Indian-Americans and we should take no shame in that.
— Samir Sampat (@SHSampat) April 12, 2021
And just because some people didn't find Apu relatable doesn't mean that other didn't. https://t.co/r7V8qUA4IE
— Pranesh Prakash (@pranesh) April 12, 2021
Dear God….
I won't accept @HankAzaria's apology unless he comes to my front door and apologizes. pic.twitter.com/3g1hvJlnha
— Pradheep J. Shanker (@Neoavatara) April 12, 2021
I refuse to accept @HankAzaria's apology unless he comes to my house personally. https://t.co/OK3Dja2dzx pic.twitter.com/W3TTU6qjBB
— Pradheep J. Shanker (@Neoavatara) April 12, 2021
Hear that, Hank Azaria? Are you gonna put your money where your mouth is?
If you feel really bad then give the money back you made of voicing Apu. Nah, didn’t think so….
— Stuboy (@Stuboy2000) April 12, 2021
It's all performative
— Spaceship Earth (@leojohnhenry) April 12, 2021
It’s pretty lame, is what it is.
Pop culture in 2021 is pathetic. https://t.co/V8OYhUWcgG
— Max (@MaxNordau) April 12, 2021
That, too.
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— Pedro Escalera??? (@pedrito_ph) April 12, 2021
