January 18, 2020 GMT
FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2020 file photo, Hank Azaria speaks during the AMC Networks TCA 2020 Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. Azaria told the industry blog, slashfilm.com, that he has no plans to continue voicing his character of Apu on “The Simpsons.” But that isn't to say the Indian immigrant convenience store owner Azaria brought alive for 30 years won't live on. Producers and Fox Broadcasting Co.
Producers and Fox Broadcasting Co. wouldn’t confirm to The Associated Press Azaria’s exit or an end to Apu, a recurring character that has drawn criticism for reinforcing racial stereotypes. There was no immediate reply Saturday from Azaria’s publicist. “We all made the decision together,” Azaria said. “We all agreed on it. We all feel like it’s the right thing and good about it.”
Why ?
I’m sure Fox will call sprint customer service and interview more APUs 🤷♂️
So will they complain because they are not represented now, or will they get a native language speaker?
It’s not hard to find a Brown voice actor to replace him
Will jewish actor HankAzaria continue to voice cleetus? Id really think about that one
Maybe he can do it as a Jewish man👌🤷🏽♀️✡️
You mean Hank Azaria? That white actor? Jesus.
Well, then get Shahrukh Khan to replace him. Might as well!
The Indo-European languages are a family of related languages which includes English and Indian dialects.
Wait, he is 'white'? Uh...
I guess I should stop watching Bird Cage too right? I mean he isn't openly gay is he? 😒
He's not white. He's Jewish
He's an ethnic Ashkenazi Jewish actor. Try to be honest for once.
isn't he jewish?
Oh no! It will be so hard to find someone to do that impression...
Racial stereotypes? Seriously, Im sorry but I have known many indians and they do have some things in common. Just as store owners have some things in common. Get over this PC bull and enjoy the show.
'White'
Jewish actor*, not white. Report honestly.
He is not White and you know this
slpng_giants What a shame. Such a good character too. It's a shame when actors cant use they're talent anymore because of bubble wrapped society. It's going to be a sad world with all the roadblocks that are being put in place
He's Jewish, but you already knew that.
He's a Jew, NOT White.
That was acting in my book! Someone that could pull off a totally different culture than their own.
So. Exactly which character on the Simpsons is not a parody of a stereotype? Because as much as I enjoyed the show it never once occurred to me to look for role models.
It’s called ACTING people.
I wish the Simpsons still had Lionel Hutz
More offensive than the voicing of Apu, is how long this show has lingered past its prime.
'White'
Being from Oklahoma can we now have Reba McEntire loose the over top trailer park accent?
He's not white.
Isn’t Cleveland on Family Guy voiced by a white guy? Oh shit he’s next 🤦🏾♂️
What does “white” have to do with anything? You people are horrible human beings.
They can hire an Indian guy with an Indian accent to do it. Then it will sound genuine too.
But it’s still OK to portray Homer as stereotypical stupid clueless white guy. Or is it because he’s a white guy doing an Indian voice? Isn’t that called acting? I guess all TV shows and movies should be canceled.This is what happens when you can’t tolerate a black Little Mermaid
The white actor? Why focus on his color? If he were black, would you say black actor? Definitely not!
That's two decades longer than the show should have been on the air.
I guess Bart needs a new voice actor too. She isn't male. 'White actor' 🙄 AP continues it's slide from respected news source to race baiting tabloid.
Are Greeks ethnically caucasian?
You want to shame him so he's 'white' but if he was attacked in the street it would be a hate crime against a minority because he's actually Shephadi Jewish. Just keep working all the angles, what ever stirs people up to click on your stories, right? The hell with the world.
If you have ever whined about a Trump skit on SNL , and you know who you are . Go sit down!
Who knew that making fun of a stereotype for years, for profit, will finally caught up to them? Who knew
Will you people PLEASE stop being so sensitive Its really getting old!
I’m not sure why this matters.
You did Apu wonde fully and that is a blessing of being an actor.
Ok
Because you're bringing race into this, I'd like to inform you that Hank Azaria is not White, but Jewish. However, referring to him as a 'white actor' fits your agenda. I see you type white in lower-case and Indian in upper-case as well.
That character was simply part of my life. Apu is Apu.
Jewish* not white
Hank Azaria is not white, he's Jewish. 🤔
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Might as well do away with most of the other characters then. Most will offend somebody.
Excellent, good for him. Now give the money back from the last THIRTY YEARS!!!
I'm sure they'll find an Indian person who will do it cheaper and more efficiently.
White people need to stop being so frightened. We ruled the world even though we're the smallest population on the earth. Shit needs to change this is getting ridiculous. This voice crap is uncalled for.
*music plays* 'I'm not white, i'm Jewish'
Simpsons First 5 to 10 yrs were great but then like everything the PC Police ruin the comedy in it , amazing to think 30 years , Apu had a great run an the show
Are they going to hire a Male to be the voice actor of Bart too? Or is that different and acceptable?
All together now....'WGAS!'
Couldn’t love Hank more.
Voicing a character and doing an accent is not racist. It’s rediclious how far they have moved the goal post. These days if you disagree with a person from another race. It’s a racist comment. So tired of woke twitter.
Speaking of South Asian corner stores: The Simpsons also never took up the issue of Minority Business Loans which are discrimination against Whites.
Aww look at those offended by the headline.
So they will have another white actor do his voice.
Modern The Simpsons is neutered anyhow. It's sad how far such a great show has fallen. I wish they would not restrain themselves so much as to lose most of the past humor.
We can see what colour he is, you don't have to tell us.
Good for him, even though it took so long. It’s not much different than black face (black voice?).
I swear I heard this story years ago
He should apologize for years of hate speech. liberals
So I guess it's not just corporations who are willing to milk that wave of mouthbreather 'woke' fools. Gotta play the crowd while it's still hot, huh?
Godfrey the Comedian could do it better. Cc: GodfreyComedian
Those of us with brains will continue to understand it’s a joke and will continue to use the voice. Even in a 7-11.
Hank, do you hate Indian people so much you want to silence them? Why are you so racist?
These are the victories that matter, guys. The euphoria I feel every time I think about the death of Apu is indescribable. I wonder what other problems we’ll solve next..............................
Wait. The Simpson are still making new episodes..?
That’s a shame. The voice was silly but it wasn’t derogatory. The character was one of the only decent individuals on the show.
What is white actor
Gee what a “win”. 😒
Thanks woke bullshit for ruining everything like cancer withers a body to bones.
Watching 'The Birdcage' even as I read this. Agadorn Spartacus.
'The white actor'.. wonder why no one's interested in what the AP reports.
Doesn’t everyone know that they quit airing apu like three years ago it’s like none of you have watched in that few years, you’re a little late for the outrage
Thirty years worth of paychecks and now he decides it's not PC ?
“When you know better, you do better”.
Both his parents are ethically from the Spanish Jewish community in Thessaloniki Greece. We have lost our collective minds as a society. The Simpsons lampooned every facet of life.
I thought this already happened.
Guess Bob's Burgers is next. 2 female characters voiced by dreaded men
If he won't do it, I will. And just as good as Hank did. P.S. I'm also white.
Abu...boo-hoo
looking forward to the day when non white actors will voice white characters & then read the comments of white people, who think it is ok to appropriate a person of color, fakeoutrage
This pisses me off that race has played a role in the decision and discussion.
Yeah, he said this a while ago. Way to show up on time.
Doesn't absolve him of responsibility for the past 30 years. HankAzaria
Awesome that he is donating every dime he made voicing Apu to a worth cause... oh wait, he isn’t. Hank is worth $80 million. woke lipservice hypocrite
Thank you...come again!
FFS 🙄
I think apu brought Hindi Americans a sense of pride. Dont feel bad and maybe just he happy with the positives
Thanks, Democrats
Does it matter that a white guy wrote this report?
The 'white' ...?!
Hang on, are you saying that a white person can’t be Indian? Does that mean that an Indian can’t be British?
Holy Cowabunga dude!
I guess satire is dead.
Loser.
Thanks Bin Laden 🙄
I’m sure Indians were offended everywhere. But apparently not, because they have a sense of humor, and think it’s ridiculous to even make an issue of this. Everyone to stop taking themselves so damn seriously.
Nice touch stating the obvious he is white. He’s an actor. Actors tend to impersonate and are not required to be the same race as the character they are portraying themselves to be. Thanks for woke headline though.
Things like this make me not want to have kids.
Political correctness gone mad !
Simpson's has no place in a PC society. Cowardly move.
lame
Now do Dr Nick, Bumblebee Man, Carl Carlson...
Simpsons hasn't been relevant for years. This proves that it's now for the toilet.
I guess Mystery Men 2 is out of the question then? BlueRaja
And Moe?,. Doesn’t he do Moe as well?
Apparently he should be handcuffed and forced to imitate an accent, that would be freedom
Good thing the AP is on this.
Why?! Don’t 🛑 now!😁
'the white actor' - brought to us by the racists at
PC Mafia strikes again 😞
This is the story u run while American society is being choked to death by the greedy hands ov the rich?
WGAF?
Hold on......he's going to quit after only 30 years
'White actor' ... lol, you guys are the caricature of the press presented in Family Guy. It's comical. And you people want respect You're a joke.
Another example of wokeness ruining fun times.
I grew up when the Simpsons were the most popular thing on TV I would go to school and have white kids laugh at me endlessly copying the Apu accent and asking if my dad worked at a quickie Mart while laughing. It made me ashamed to be me.
You told us this year's ago
So it took him 30 yrs. & how many millions of $$ to pretend it’s wrong?
Stop talking about race. You don’t need racial lenses to see the world.
Thanks, dicks. c/o everybody wakedeeznuts
Still doing GROUNDSKEEPER Willie? Why is that?!
I’m trying to understand this. Azaria will go on his show Brockmire and say and do the most vulgar/offensive things (and I’m no prude)...but Apu, who likely afforded Azaria the platform to have a show like Brockmire, is a bridge too far for him? Ok. 🤪
HOLY SMOKES, THINGS CHANGE IN 30 YEARS, WHAT EVER SHALL WE DO
Cool, only 27 years after that shtick stopped being funny!
Sad The Simpsons are caving to political correctness. Cancel the show already
So find someone else that sounds like Apu
LOL, looks like Hank Azaria is just some “white actor” That is a pretty bad headline. lol.
So a white guy doesn't want to voiceover for an indian character. Sounds like Woke racism to me.
I believe Apu is Bengali?
Ridiculous.
Good. Bye.
Not like it's a difficult accent to imitate.
So many issues and this is what we care about?
PC culture claims another victim
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