Classic Simpsons character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon made a surprise return to the show over the weekend, almost a decade since viewers last heard from him.
Kwik-E-Mart owner Apu had been part of The Simpsons since its very first season in 1990, and was originally voiced by cast member Hank Azaria.
Hank’s choice to put on an Indian accent to portray Apu had long been a point of contention, but the issue was exacerbated in 2017 thanks to the release of the documentary The Problem With Apu, in which it was argued that the character and voice actor’s performance both played into racist stereotypes.
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