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    Yesterday's comedy, today's standards

    There is little debate that the character 'Apu' from The Simpsons is a stereotype of an Indian immigrant shop owner. But recently, that character has come under renewed criticism, and the man who voices him says he is even willing to stop doing it.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Apr 27, 2018 • 8m Listen

    There is little debate that the character 'Apu' from The Simpsons is a stereotype of an Indian immigrant shop owner. But recently, that character has come under renewed criticism, and the man who voices him says he is even willing to stop doing it. Should he?

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    • To many Indian Americans, Apu is offensive. To me, he’s my dad.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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