We all feel like it’s the right thing and good about it.”A representative for “The Simpsons” told The Washington Post on Friday that the show had no comment on Azaria’s remarks. Representatives for Azaria, who voices many characters in the show, did not immediately return The Post’s requests for comment. ADADIn 2017, Brooklyn comedian Hari Kondabolu debuted his documentary “The Problem With Apu,” which explored whether the heavily accented South Asian character propagated harmful stereotypes. Kondabolu tweeted that the show’s response to the Apu criticism was a “sad” turn and lamented that the “Simpsons” producers seemed to view the issue as only one of political correctness. And what their American experience of it has been.”Added Azaria: “I’m perfectly happy and willing to step aside or help transition it into something new.

Source: Washington Post January 17, 2020 21:59 UTC