Apu was a very nice character. Nobody asian or indian disliked him. Only americans who were too sensitive had any issues.

@NeoLotex

Жыл бұрын

@Tony D. Indians or indian-americans?

@honestabe411

Жыл бұрын

People who shit in the street were offended

@ElliotKeaton

Жыл бұрын

@@NeoLotex Hari Kondabolu. An American born in New York City.

@stuntxl5783

Жыл бұрын

​@@ElliotKeaton Saw the documentary. It came off as a bunch of failed comedians complaining about a character that's funnier than them using their own schtick.

@JeremiahEcks777

Жыл бұрын

​@@kirishima638 But *who* are these offended people? The documentary and interviews don't back that up, quite frankly. If I understand correctly?

I would have never guessed Fry was named after Phil Hartman. That's so heartwarming. Well done Groening.

@bobbybobstar1496

Жыл бұрын

Beggy

@dylanogg347

Жыл бұрын

@@bobbybobstar1496 Sorry mate, I'm not fluent in abstract.

Even outside of The Simpsons I really miss Phil Hartman

@Professor-of-Gaming

Жыл бұрын

i grew up loving SNL during the late 80s and early 90s. Phil Hartman was the every man, that could be in every sketch. He was my favorite on SNL because of his versatility. I imagine, if he didn't tragically die, he would have gone on to so many more beloved roles across tv throughout the 00's

@mattyg4186

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@jayceebrousseau7768

Жыл бұрын

I agree he was a great actor.

@JakeSummers

Жыл бұрын

Breaks my heart every time I see anything mentioning him

@jandex4838

Жыл бұрын

Amen, brother.

Lionel Hutz was easily my favorite character. It also helped that the writers were Harvard Law alumni and knew exactly how to craft a dimwitted, but realistic lawyer.

@AlMoSiCe210

Жыл бұрын

Facts.

Rabbi Krustoffsky, Krusty's dad, is another one. Jackie Mason, who voiced him, died in 2021.

@wolvesone

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget bleeding gums Murphy and dr marvin Monroe

@mooganify

Жыл бұрын

:(

They've highlighted the history with Skinner in call back jokes before. Lisa once referred to Skinner as "Principal Tamzarian" during an argument.

@soulhunter59

Жыл бұрын

When she found a new Snowball II.

@ciarangleeson2880

10 ай бұрын

Snowball V, actually.

Flanders: "*sigh* I miss her. Nelson: HA HA! .... I miss her too.

@soulhunter59

Жыл бұрын

That scene made me sad when it first came out. Watched it again and it still makes me sad.

@ciarangleeson2880

9 ай бұрын

I have to ask, who’s going to be Bart’s new teacher?

Apu tops the list. The show owes part of its success to the character. Ridiculous that hurt feelings led to his exit. Herb Powell really needs to make a return for at least an episode. I'd like to see him have a kid or something that could interact with the family.

@arcticwolf8150

Жыл бұрын

South Park creators would have laughed at the people who got offended, called them pussies and continued on with the character because they have every right too. Again woke motherfuckers ruining things yet again, Apu was an awesome hilarious character

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

They got rid of stale, outdated charcters because the actors didn't want to do the voices anymore. The only reason you're associating it with woke culture is because some news pundent told you to. But hey, why don't you go whine about it some more?

@electrobob992

Жыл бұрын

They really could, perfect idea.... Have him come back for LOVE advice, and end up dating, and marrying Lurleen a total homerphile. With his business talent, and her musical talent.. They would be a match made in heaven.

@bingobongo8701

Жыл бұрын

​@@shoeboxbistro do you have any proof of that or no, if not shut up

@Manel-dq2kb

Жыл бұрын

​@@shoeboxbistro Apu's reasons for being written out of the show are very clear. It obviously wasn't just the actor not wanting to do it anymore

Ned really can't catch a break, first Maude, then Edna

@eivindgjengstjohansen9625

Жыл бұрын

No wonder he became so obsessed about raising his sons

@jeffreym.8957

Жыл бұрын

God's master plan?

@MrOrcshaman

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffreym.8957 god seems to love making Ned miserable

@AceD500

Жыл бұрын

Flanders curse

@thomasraines1396

Жыл бұрын

@@MrOrcshaman he’s like Spider-Man or Batman.

Naming fry after Phil makes the moment Yancy names his son after his brother, who he misses very much to carry on his spirit even sadder and I didn't think that was possible

It’s such a damn shame that Apu was written off the show. Such a great character and much more than a catchphrase. Playing into everyone’s sensitivities is irritating.

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

Why don't you whine about it some more?

@michaelglatt100

Жыл бұрын

@@shoeboxbistro because I’m really whining so much in this reply? 🙄

Hank Scorpio is the greatest guest character of all time.

@TonyHammitt

Жыл бұрын

And Freddie Prinze Jr played his antithesis on Psych 😄

@jeffreym.8957

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he's #1. Also, great were Dustin Hoffman as the substitute teacher, Mr. Bergstrom, Harvey Fierstein as Karl, Patrick Stewart in the Stonecutters and playing themselves? David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson from the X-Files.

So what you're saying is that there's still a chance Poochie may come back.

@Nhamp2000

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget to recycle....TO THE EXTREME!!!

@eclat4641

Жыл бұрын

We see him sometimes

@smartalek180

Жыл бұрын

No.

@Robert___98

Жыл бұрын

If you said Poochie would be on the list, then you were wrong! He was never classic!

@eclat4641

Жыл бұрын

@@Robert___98 lol

I am impressed with your ability to say Apu's last name several times without breaking or tripping on it. Chris Hemsworth pronounced Nidavellir wrong so many times that 2 of them ended up in the final cut of the movie, but you make Apu's name sound easy.

@lewis523

Жыл бұрын

Says Edna's surname wrong somehow though haha

Edna, Apu, Hutz and McClure will certainly be missed.

Those few years of the Simpsons were so brilliant, hilarious and memorable. Haven't watched the newer season. Maybe I'll get back into it

@eclat4641

Жыл бұрын

New ones are good again

@doro626

Жыл бұрын

I try to watch watch one episode every season. I have yet to see one that was as good as classic Simpsons. I havent watched one this season yet. They seem to continuously waste set-ups and go the easy route on gags. The peloton episode was the last new one I saw.

@firesideshats

Жыл бұрын

Don't the new ones suck anus man

@firesideshats

Жыл бұрын

@@doro626 man I haven't watched a new one since season 20 that was it for me. Mind you I dont really like anything after the 13 season started getting really stale.

@TheTimeMage

Жыл бұрын

dont bother they are mediocre at best e_e

The penalty for mentioning the Skinner affair is torture, not death.

@bumbleguppy

Жыл бұрын

Not just torture...TORT-TURE.

@atlachanacha

Жыл бұрын

Yet Lisa did mention it once, when Snowball II died, and after a while she got new cat that looked like Snowball II Lisa: you're snowball V, but to save money on a new dish, we'll just call you snowball II, and pretend this whole thing never happened. Skinner: That's really a cheat, isn't it? Lisa: I guess it is, Principal Tamzarian. Skinner: I'll just be moving along, Lisa, snowball II.

@ciarangleeson2880

10 ай бұрын

In that case, how has Lisa apparently escaped the penalty?

When phil Hartman died the Simpsons started to lose it’s magic😞

I’d like to know what happened to Laura Powers. Her mother remains a consistent background character, easily spotted by her red hair scarf, but her daughter seems to have faded into oblivion from everyone’s memory. I get that she would only be a background character, but she (along with most of Barts love interests) simply fade away from the world.

Troy McLure and Lionel Hutz are definitely the characters I would love to see back. The Simpsons was never the same after Phil Hartman's passing.

The Simpsons is the perfect litmus test for how quickly our society has fallen.

@obediahpolkinghorniii564

Жыл бұрын

Who won the 2020 Presidential election? (Now, *that* is a litmus test.)

@KaiserMattTygore927

Жыл бұрын

@@obediahpolkinghorniii564 Me. The only correct answer.

@smartalek180

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but... was the collapse of The Simpsons a cause, an effect, or merely a symptom of the end of the American Experiment? Discuss...

@wallaceshawn-zk8iw

Жыл бұрын

@@KaiserMattTygore927 Yup too bad a Dementia patient is in your house...

If you think of the Principal and the Pauper as a non horror Halloween episode, then it is not so upsetting.

I had the biggest crush on Maude, the episode she dies and always hits me in the feels

@sergoldenhandthejust1495

Жыл бұрын

Hate the episode***

Edna died, so how was Maude Flanders the last one mentioned to die? I mean they even use the scene with Ned wearing a black armband, which is done as a sign of grieving.

@gregbasore2108

Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing that at some point the order of the list was different, with Maude coming after Edna.

@IsaacCousins

Жыл бұрын

Maude the character died, Edna's actress died, the character just moved away

@thegoldfly1

Жыл бұрын

@@IsaacCousins Why would she move away? Why would he wear a black armband(I sign of mourning traditionally) if she moved away?

@mooganify

Жыл бұрын

Off screen

I still miss Phil Hartman even after all these years I don’t think I ever mourned a celebrity’s death outside of his; even watching futurama is hard because you can tell Zap braningan was supposed to be voiced by Phil

@mooganify

Жыл бұрын

Is Zap still around?

Bleeding Gums Murphy

Apu was NOT disliked by the asian demographic, seeing how indian viewers praise him for being a great character.

10:26 A character really similar to Troy was also Good Old Gill. He was a hard-working entrepreneur who always failed miserably at his job, but who still kept pursuing new careers with moderate success (little like Donald Duck). Sadly he was never seen outside of the Simpsons comics, which is a pity. He would've made for an excellent recurring comic relief character who was both hilarious in his countless career exploits, and a deeply relatable person, teaching us to never give up on hope, because we never know what the fate has in store for us in our own lives.😉👍

Hey you forgot about that Karl from homer and Delilah where he didn't care what he looked ,karl probably was the only one with a heart of gold.

Now I miss Phil Hartman. Thanks for reminding me and making me sad

Really? They backlash against Apu? No wonder the Big Bang Theory had diverse characters that sometimes said things "But I'm Jewish so I can say that" or Raj saying things like "When I say it is ok". People jerks and bullies will still be jerks and bullies no matter what, they will find something, they will not stop just because censor a character.

@VampireQueen696

Жыл бұрын

I'm so tired of this shit happening, people need to stop bullying and policing other people. Not one person I've met, not even my friend Muhammad was offended by Apu in fact Muhammad and his family loved Apu.

Groening rhymes with "Raining" in case you're not sure there is that art episode when Homer belts out "MATT GROENING (GRAINING)!?!?!?! HE CANT DRAW!!" as a giant pencil eraser hits Homers head "Oh no Im being erased!!" and then the twist, its just a prop in the art gallery

I really miss Apu

@jaygooese4242

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@katakisLives

Жыл бұрын

Terrible shame he got cancelled

@nathanielduncan4692

Жыл бұрын

I do as well.

@TheHmongol

Жыл бұрын

Blame wokeness

@wallaceshawn-zk8iw

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHmongol Hari ain't got a sense of humor...

I’d like to see Herb Powell again

I never actually knew principal Skinner was removed from the show. That sucks.

"Simpsons characters you'll never see again!" also "Matt Groening has said they're looking for a new actor to play Apu and a way to bring him back onto the show." So, never say never I guess. An interesting way to bring him back might be using his back ground of having a computer science degree. Maybe he gets bored with the daily grind of the Qwik E Mart and his wife encourages him to apply for a teaching position for a computer course at Springfield Community College.

@honestabe411

Жыл бұрын

Think they should just have white characters so there’s no more complaints

@cheeseburger12

Жыл бұрын

@@honestabe411 But Bart is still voiced by a woman, right? D'oh!

@honestabe411

Жыл бұрын

@@cheeseburger12 but she’s a scientologist so carte blanche in Hollywood

@christopherdavis4136

Жыл бұрын

@@honestabe411 Don't you mean yellow?

@honestabe411

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherdavis4136 I meant what I said

"A lot of the Simpsons Asian fans found understandable issues with the character" No, 1 person got butthurt and made a fuss. I never heard anyone say they had a problem with the character (and really hadn't heard anyone say anything since) but one whiny baby making enough noise can bring entire corporations to their knees apparently.

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

They got rid of stale, outdated charcters because the actors didn't want to do the voices anymore. The only reason you're associating it with woke culture is because some news pundent told you to. But hey, why don't you go whine about it some more?

What's f*cked up is Hank Azaria can no longer do Apu but Mindy Kaling can be Velma ....... Double standard and sucks because people love Apu and hate Kaling's Velma.

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

They got rid of stale, outdated charcters because the actors didn't want to do the voices anymore. The only reason you're associating it with woke culture is because some news pundent told you to. But hey, why don't you go whine about it some more?

@joemixon834

Жыл бұрын

@@shoeboxbistro no they didn't want to do it anymore Hari Kondabolu made the problem with APU and the woke mob came after Hank Azaria. But if they never came after him Hank would still be doing the character because of merchandising alone. But I appreciate the virtue signaling take.

Apu was hilarious! Go into any gas station/quickie mart and tell me THAT isn’t who rings you up!🤨

@calfaro530

Жыл бұрын

You have a good point however that clerk might not be Indian/Indian American. They could be from Pakistan or Shri Lanka.

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

Go cry about it some more

All I miss is Phil Hartman. Also, Apu was great and people just became 10 ply soft.

@vando6679

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@tangiechapman6219

Жыл бұрын

Apu is dead

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

Go cry about it some more

@InfectedChris

Жыл бұрын

@@shoeboxbistro reeeeeee

@killjoy362

Жыл бұрын

They always listen to the worthless crybabies 🤮

Didn't know Fry's first name was in honor to Hartman

Apu is the reaspon why we will tragically never get a remake of Simpsons Hit and Run 😓

Here's the thing. It can be a stereotype but it's true. Apu has had a large story arc. Hes a fireman. He feeds his community. We watched him get married and have lots of kids. Yet many ethnic people sound just like him and work at 7-11's,mini Marts and bodegas EVERYWHERE. He's an entrepreneur trying to make his way in the world. He is in no way offense. He is treated warmly by the citizens of Springfield.

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

Why don't you whine about it some more?

@Nope_handlesaretrash

Жыл бұрын

​@@shoeboxbistro have you considered suck starting a Corvette?

@Woodchuck87

Жыл бұрын

Apu even convinced Homer to change his stance on immigration and taught Lisa about respecting those with different opinions

Technically, Apu is still on the show. But he & his family are usually in the background nowadays

@matthieus2

10 ай бұрын

Have his wife or Cookie Kwan had a speaking part on the show since Apu stopped? I didn't think there voices were replaced either.

The last time I recall seeing Apu was in Family guy

Apu was a gem. You just can't offend anyone nowadays

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

Why don't you whine about it some more?

@ariotriwibowo

Жыл бұрын

@@shoeboxbistro thanks for proving my point

@Peter_Turbo4

Жыл бұрын

@@shoeboxbistro We’re going to throw you down a flight of stairs for being a sensitive little wee-wee baby.

Maud actually has made some Treehouse of Horror appearances well after her death

I actually giggled at the idea of Fit Tony. That's pretty good, tbh.

Cannot get over they way they pronounce Edna Crabapple

@edwardcorey1071

Жыл бұрын

Or homer use to call her mrs Crandall

I miss Apu the most.

Apu still appears in the back ground in episodes from time to time without lines, I noticed him in background not to long ago in current season, old Carl and Dr. Hibert was much better, Carl doesn't feel like Carl anymore

@edwardcorey1071

Жыл бұрын

Yep you might as well as got rid of of dr herbert and carl

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

Why don't you whine about it some more?

"This is the last entry with a deceased character on the list" _next entry is Ms Krabapple_ _facepalm_

Man, I've stopped watching the Simpsons so long ago, that never knew that Edna Krabappel stopped appearing in the show.

we miss you Edna and Apu, you'll never be truly gone for us true fans

@strawberrysongs2468

Жыл бұрын

I really miss both the characters as Bart said “We will really miss you Mrs. k”

I don't see Hank Azaria's voicing of Apu as racist. It was intentional and I even know a guy, who has Southern Asian heritage, who could do a DEAD-ON impression of Apu. Plus, the person who said Azaria's portrayal was being racist, Whoopi Goldberg, was later found to have made some anti-Semitic remarks herself that got her booted off "The View" for several weeks.

@glumanteri

Жыл бұрын

Azaria is jewish, so... ouch.

@JohnJacksonJohnson

Жыл бұрын

I know, right?

@MrsBeaumont

Жыл бұрын

I called Fox TV and told them a white man said Apu's portrayal wasn't racist and even knows "a guy, who has Southern Asian heritage" that says it isn't racist. They reversed their decision and are going make him the primary focus of the show from now on.

@wallaceshawn-zk8iw

Жыл бұрын

@@glumanteri He knows about prejudice... Plus his people will replace Christians...😋

@whydontyouhandledeez

Жыл бұрын

@@MrsBeaumont I mean that's the same logic that got Apu removed so I'd believe it.

It is an amazing idea having a villain be nice also lol - need more like that 😂.

Lol I love how the Maude Flanders chapter is titled "Mort Flanders." Definitely some very British spoken communication going on behind the scenes.

Edna K. Best Simpsons Character Ever.

@strawberrysongs2468

Жыл бұрын

Definitely

Hi, he's Troy McClure. You may remember him. :(

We really miss you Mrs K

@strawberrysongs2468

Жыл бұрын

I really miss her

We want apu back

Yeah, who on his right mind would want to be represented by a hard working and friendly store owner with a university degree, who also volunteers as a fireman and worked/studied very hard to remain in the land he loves without turning on his roots and beliefs.

@markzuckergecko621

Жыл бұрын

He did cheat on his wife that one time, but otherwise yes, Apu is one of the few characters that's actually wholesome and not a complete sociopath.

@thegoldfly1

Жыл бұрын

@@markzuckergecko621 He also ate a lightbulb because he didn't check the list before doing it. Hey we all have flaws though.

@thrilleex

Жыл бұрын

@@thegoldfly1 well the lightbulb was previously soaked in toilet water so it was easier than it sounds... probably.

@MASTEROFEVIL

Жыл бұрын

Doing all that while also working a full-time job and raising a family

@ciarangleeson2880

10 ай бұрын

Well, given that his entire family appears in the episode “Holidays Of Future Passed”, it seems pretty obvious that they eventually moved back to Springfield.

After The Serfsons, Apu got demoted to a background character...

I hope Apu comes back.

Homer at the Bat was my favourite Simpsons ever. Ken Griffey, Jr., Wade Boggs, Roger Clemens, Darryl Strawberry, etc. No mention of these former Major League Baseball players on this video.

Hahaha do the Apu. I had to start using that in my daily life

and EVERYONE remember that Hari Kodabolu removed an Indian from TV because he didn't get to play the role himself. HE is responsible for the removal of Apu and any reference to his family, let that be his epitaph

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

They got rid of stale, outdated charcters because the actors didn't want to do the voices anymore. The only reason you're associating it with woke culture is because some news pundent told you to. But hey, why don't you go whine about it some more?

Hank Scoprio O.G .from the early seasons. Alpu was a great character. Wokeness killed it off.

Leon Kompowsky - Played by Michael Jackson. Season 3, Episode 1. While Leon was in Flash backs and in one other season Episode. It was only one with Michael Jackson so the Character actually was Never seen again.

Wow! I heard that Troy's va died, but I didn't know it was a murder. He'll easily be the most missed in my book.

Apu can still be seen in resent episodes but as a background character

Understandable issues? Unconscious harm? Do you need a safe space?

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

Go whine about it some more, snowflake

You forgot Bleeding Gums Murphy. Frank Grimes although he only appeared in one episode.

The fantasy of a boss that genuinely cares about their employees is so popular everyone is willing to ignore the fact that he is an evil super villain.

Im still sad about maude …

Lisa's teacher mr berstrom was the best Thank you dustin hoffman And russie taylor r.i.p. we want u back

"Hi, I'm Troy McClure. You might remember me from such films as 'Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die,' and 'Gladys, the Groovy Mule.'"

Dropping Apu was criminal. It was PC at its worst.

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

Go cry about it, snowflake

4:33. I once saw a video of a KZreadr explain which state The Simpsons most likely takes place in & they said it was Oregon.

@markzuckergecko621

Жыл бұрын

I always thought the joke was that nobody really knows where they are. It's supposed to be a sort of "every town", that's why they chose Springfield, because there's a Springfield in like 30 different states.

@gregbasore2108

Жыл бұрын

The running joke of the show, is that they keep adding hints that contradict the other hints. The movie has a joke about Springfield's state being bordered by Ohio, Nevada, Maine and Kentucky. I'm pretty sure Groening's gone on record saying that despite being initially inspired by Oregon's Springfield, the town on the show has become "every Springfield" and serves as a stand in for "small town anywhere".

This show is now just cameos

Apu, is the only character I want back

You Only Move Twice is my favorite episode.

I hate that guy who ruined Apu!

I'd love to see a return of Apu but if they ruin him like they did with Dr Hibbert and Carl its probably better that Apu stays dead.

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

Go whine about it some more, snowflake

Remembering how we lost Phil brought up the ol' pain water a little.

To be fair, Apu was a great character, sure is a stereotype, but the character itself was more than that, a responsible workaholic who sometimes lost the way. His chapters were great, and when I was a kid I never really feel the race problem, just another chsracter. Needless to say that the simpsons used to be very heartwarming before devolving into adult sarcasm.

@DarknessIsThePath

Жыл бұрын

Its funny to me how the most offended ones are either those who are clueless about that stereotypes exist for a reason, or they are the very embodiements of it lmao. Just listen to all those Indian telemarketing scammers, they all sound like Apu 🤷🏽‍♂️🤣

I just hope that they announce their final season soon and give all the characters a grand send off. Maybe that would be an episode worth watching.

@courtjester2555

Жыл бұрын

As of now they are good through 2025. I’m happy for them getting renewed but they should’ve ended years ago

@RandalfElVikingo

Жыл бұрын

We will be death before the Simpsons end. Basically 9 great seasons and the rest is a bunch of crap.

@L1RW

Жыл бұрын

I think they will make it to Season 40. Then maybe call it a day? Who knows? Viewing figures are poor but fans still like it.

When I grow up I wanna be a principal or a caterpillar

@elultimo102

Жыл бұрын

You tell 'em, Ralph !!!

@strawberrysongs2468

Жыл бұрын

Hello Super Nintendo chalmers

Arnies shouts to Phil heartman put that cookie down

Bruh straight forgot Homers Mom , a demon in the sack

In the past 20 years, I can't even name any Indian people I met who even know who Apu is, much less find him offensive. The Simpsons bowing down to cancel culture is the last nail in the coffin. I can't belive it wasn't canceled decades ago. It's a miracle that it's still on tv

Which classic character do you wish you could see again?

@strawberrysongs2468

Жыл бұрын

Edna

Bleeding Gums Murphy! How could you possibly forget him?!? Otherwise great video.

Apu's character was fine. He was successful, caring, smart, and somehow that still wasn't good enough and people hallucinated they were offended by what amounts to nothing. Meanwhile Family Guy makes BLATANTLY racist and sexist jokes CONSTANTLY and no one bats an eye.

@shoeboxbistro

Жыл бұрын

They got rid of stale, outdated charcters because the actors didn't want to do the voices anymore. The only reason you're associating it with woke culture is because some news pundent told you to. But hey, why don't you go whine about it some more?

Give us back Apu!

At first I thought that this was a re-upload. But it turns out the WhatCulture video I was thinking of is The 10 Worst Things Fox Did To The Simpsons.

They caved in cancelling Apu.

How on Earth did Seymour's mother not know from the start that was her own son?

@amyblackwood6749

Жыл бұрын

she did know

Apu, and Edna 😢 Def grow up on them both!

Goddamn it is jarring to see 90s Simpsons right next to 2020s Simpsons.