Much apu about nothing 1996 season 7 episode 3f20 the. There was so much i wanted to see and to do and to have done to me. Apu s nephew makes big changes when he takes over the kwikemart business, and bart decides that hes through with being bad after his latest prank spirals out of control. Nov 18, 2017 apu, right, with his wife manjula, and homer and marge simpson in the episode much apu about something. Apr 15, 2018 and the simpsons has wrestled with this very problem before. Apu realizes that he will have to be deported, as his visa is expired, and gets a fake. With dan castellaneta, julie kavner, nancy cartwright, yeardley smith. It will be refilled by me, for free, for the rest of your life. Watch the simpsons season 27, episode 12 much apu about something. In the 2015 episode much apu about something, apus nephew jay actually voiced by. In the 2016 episode much apu about something a direct callback to the 1996 episode much apu about nothing, perhaps the. Antiimmigration fever sweeps springfield, which threatens to lead to the deportation of apu, until homer decides to reject the mob mentality and help him become a.
But were not here to bury apu nahasapeemapetilonin a springfield full of stereotypes. The simpsons much apu about something tv episode 2016. And now, i have something very, very special for you, my friend. When a bear wanders down evergreen terrace, quimby proposes tax rises to fund a new bear patrol. Apr 09, 2018 last nights episode wasnt the first time the simpsons misunderstood criticism surrounding apu. Well, duh, much apu about nothing apu is an illegal immigrant. Apus nephew makes big changes when he takes over the kwikemart business, and bart decides that hes through with. The simpsons will get rid of apu character, says producer. After learning that apu will be deported if the measure passes, homer helps him prepare for a united states. The simpsons much apu about something tv episode 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The simpsons season 27 episode 12 much apu about something original air date on january 17, 2016.
Wookiee back and at my usual antics with another episode recap for my favorite addicts. Much apu about something, was a lot of fun because of the episode tiein for tsto. Simpsons superfans explain their problem with how the show. The simpsons much apu about nothing tv episode 1996 imdb. Much apu about something is the twelfth episode of season 27. Much apu about something promotional is the twentyfifth promotional for the simpsons. And of course, the one time they do address it in the season 27 episode much apu about something, a hackneyed reference to the superior simpsons episode its promptly forgotten, as they bring in utkarsh ambudkar of the mindy project fame as apus nephew, who confronts apu for his being a stereotype and then leaves, never to. They talk about illegal immigration, bear radar, and homers portrayal in issue episodes. To that end, apu had already been largely retired from the show and made only nonspeaking cameo appearances following the 2016 episode much apu about something. Images, videos, quotes, news, articles, thoughts, trivia, etc. Apu, right, with his wife manjula, and homer and marge simpson in the episode much apu about something. Much apu about nothing is the 23rd episode of the simpsons seventh season. Antiimmigration fever sweeps springfield, which threatens to lead to the deportation of apu, until homer decides to reject the mob mentality and help him become a legal citizen.
Oct 26, 2018 then in may, matt reiss, the only original writer still at the show, told vanity fair that the show dealt with the apu problem back in 2016 episode, with the episode much apu about something. And apu, as the documentary lays out, is undeniably problematic. Last nights episode wasnt the first time the simpsons misunderstood criticism surrounding apu. We have more handicapped parking spots for fat guys than any nonchicago city, and at this years founders day parade we will unveil our new stateoftheart statue of jebediah springfield. Much apu about something season 27, episode 12 fxx sanjay turns over the kwikemart to his son, jay, who goes against tradition, modernizes the store and makes it a cool healthfood market. Much apu about something is a good simpsons episode with a reasonably well written storyline and some funny scenes. The problem with apu is a 2017 documentary film written by and starring comedian hari kondabolu and produced and directed by michael melamedoff. He is voiced by hank azaria and first appeared in the episode the telltale head. The simpsons showrunners were aware of these complaints and attempted to address them in much apu about something an episode that was written in 2014 but did not air until january 2016. How cool is it that we knew more about the episode before it aired on january 17th. Oct 26, 2018 the simpsons has found a solution to its apu problem by dropping the character to avoid the controversy, according to film producer adi shankar.
Check out rsimpsonsshitposting if thats your thing. The title of much apu about something, about apus nephew jamshed or jay, as he prefers turning the kwikemart into a health food store, might reference a beloved episode about apus dignity in the face of springfields hairtrigger xenophobia, but its equally a referendum on the character of apu nahasapeemapetilon himself. The simpsons s 27 e 12 much apu about something recap tv. Apu was an extra in indiana jones and the temple of doom, but his one shot that took 3 months to shoot got cut out. Get a sneak peek at the problem with apu, where south asianamerican comedian hari kondabolu confronts his longstanding nemesis apu nahasapeemapetilon better known as the indian convenience store owner on the simpsons. Apu makes me laugh, but i can see the harm such stereotypes. Then in may, matt reiss, the only original writer still at the show, told vanity fair that the show dealt with the apu problem back in 2016 episode, with the episode much apu about something. My thoughts on the simpsons twelfth episode of this season, much apu about nothing. A bear wanders from the forest, into springfield, and eventually on evergreen. The essence of the argument that the simpsons tried to make in their april 8 episode is that political correctness has been taken too far and requires too much effort. The apu controversy highlights how little the simpsons has. In the episode no good read goes unpunished, which aired last night, lisa simpson addressed the character of apu. The title of much apu about something, about apus nephew jamshed. Much apu about something is the twelfth episode of the twentyseventh season of the animated television series the simpsons, and the 586th episode of the.
And the simpsons has wrestled with this very problem before. Much apu about something original air date on january 17, 2016 mayor. The simpsons respond to apu stereotype criticism variety. Apu nahassapeemapetilan, much apu about nothing homer almost changes his mind. Find out when the simpsons is on tv, including series 27 episode 12. Sanjay passes his stake in the kwikemart to his millennial son, jay, who turns it into a hip, health food market against apu s insistence on tradition. Episode 3f20 first aired 551996 antiillegal immigrant fever sweeps town after. Apr 11, 2018 the problem with apu uses the simpsons character of apu to examine south asian representation in entertainment.
How cool is it that we knew more about the episode before it aired on. The problem with apu and the american immigrant stories. The film focuses on the character apu nahasapeemapetilon, an indian immigrant in the animated sitcom the simpsons who, for a period, was the only figure of south asian heritage to appear regularly on mainstream u. Maggie did not suck even once on her pacifier this whole episode. Much apu about something january 2016 several years before kondabolu made his documentary, the simpsons addressed the apu controversy with an episode in which comedian utkarsh ambudkar. Much apu about something season 27, episode 12 fxx sanjay turns over the kwikemart to his son, jay, who goes against tradition, modernizes the store and makes it. A visitor takes a long look at apu on a funny, thoughtful simpsons. The simpsons tv listings, tv schedule and episode guide. Simpsons superfans explain their problem with how the. What the simpsons should have done was a standalone episode centered on apu, who, after becoming a citizen many years ago, is confronted with an immigrant travel ban.
Jul 18, 2018 if we come up with a good story well do it, but some of the stuff the show got taken to task for, we covered in an episode a couple of years ago in 2016s much apu about something. Much apu about nothing is the twentythird episode of season 7. To distract people, he blames the taxes on illegal immigrants, and calls for the deportation of all illegal immigrants from springfield. In the episode, a referendum is placed on the ballot that will require all illegal immigrants in springfield to be deported. The title of much apu about something, about apus nephew.
The simpsons has found a solution to its apu problem by dropping the character to avoid the controversy, according to film producer adi shankar. Find out when the simpsons is on tv, including series 27episode 12. I would say a ton of you know, my sense of a lot of my sensibilities come from watching that show every night when i was a. Discussion thread for the simpsons s27e much apu about. He is an indianamerican immigrant proprietor who runs the kwikemart, a popular convenience store in springfield, and is best known for his catchphrase, thank you, come again. The simpsons s27e12 much apu about something full episode. Much apu about nothing 1996 season 7 episode 3f20 the simpsons cartoon episode guide by dave koch bcdb rating. Simpsons has no plans to retire or recast apu, says matt.
Bart, whom homer had convinced to give up pranking, is called upon to return to his trickster life and take down the new store. Ive seen haris stand up live at a comedy club and hes funny enough, but not worth paying for twice. Sanjay passes his stake in the kwikemart to his millennial son, jay, who turns it into a hip, health food market against apus insistence on tradition. In the 2016 episode much apu about something a direct callback to the. Apu was an emotionally developed character, much more so than other simpsons characters, he cared about his family and worked tirelessly to support them. Simpsons has no plans to retire or recast apu, says matt groening. Why the simpsons response to the apu controversy was so. Mayor quimby decides to blame the immigrants, who wi. The problem with apu uses the simpsons character of apu to examine south asian representation in entertainment. The simpsons have made fun of politics pretty much since its inception and there will be political posts from time to time because of that. It originally aired on the fox network in the united states on may 5, 1996. Apu realizes that he will have to be deported, as his visa is expired, and gets a fake id from. Foxfox via getty images t here are two famous apus in the western world and. The simpsons tv listings, tv schedule and episode guide tv.
Apu nahasapeemapetilon is a recurring character in the animated tv series the simpsons. This episode aired nearly two years before the problem with apu was released, and before the simpsons disastrously tried to address the issue again in season 29s no good read. Something that started decades ago and was applauded and inoffensive is. The simpsons s 7 e 23 much apu about nothing recap tv. The simpsons much apu about something tv episode 2016 imdb. The title of much apu about something, about apus nephew jamshed or jay, as he prefers turning the kwikemart into a health food store, might reference a beloved episode about apus dignity in the face of springfields hairtrigger xenophobia, but its equally a referendum on the character of apu nahasapeemapetilon himself the casting of utkarsh ambudkar pitch. Apr 10, 2018 the simpsons response to apu backlash has fans even more disappointed than before. Tonight, matt and robbie discuss episode 3f20, much apu about nothing, the twenty third episode of season seven. Oct 29, 2018 the simpsons showrunners were aware of these complaints and attempted to address them in much apu about something an episode that was written in 2014 but did not air until january 2016.
If we come up with a good story well do it, but some of the stuff the show got taken to task for, we covered in an episode a couple of years ago in 2016s much apu about something. The simpsons s 7 e 23 much apu about nothing recap tv tropes. Sanjay passes his stake in the kwikemart to his millennial son, jay, who turns it into a hip, health. The simpsons response to apu backlash has fans even more. Sanjay turns over the kwikemart to his son, jay, who goes against tradition, modernizes the store and makes it a cool. Apus nephew makes big changes when he takes over the kwikemart business, and bart decides. Jan 17, 2016 watch the simpsons season 27, episode 12 much apu about something. The simpsons s 27 e 12 much apu about something recap. Hari kondabolu on loving the simpsons, but hating apu and. The simpsons response to apu backlash has fans even more disappointed than before.
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