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Old 03-08-2016, 12:24 AM   #261
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A little off topic but does anyone else get clicking sounds during The Simpsons episodes that are recorded/viewed from the Gateway pvr system?

I record a number of shows from various channels but these clicks only occur for this series.


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Old 08-17-2017, 12:17 PM   #262
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Found a video that goes through a lot of the things that made the first 7 or 8 seasons so special and why the 20+ seasons since have been on a steady decline. It really just makes me appreciate those golden years of the show even more. It's a good watch.


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Old 10-19-2017, 12:54 PM   #263
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Homer at the Bat turns 25 this week. Fox has a new mockumentary on Sunday:

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To celebrate the 25th anniversary, and create a bit of synergy for Fox’s World Series coverage, there will be a mockumentary about the episode featuring characters from the show as well as people in real life. The episode is set to premiere Sunday afternoon either at 3 PM ET or 4:30 PM ET depending on when you have an early or late afternoon NFL game.
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In this mockumentary, directed by Morgan Spurlock, is a satire of Ken Burns’ Baseball documentaries all about Homer being the hero of his team. Eight of the nine ringers will take part in the mockumentary to tell their “experiences” playing softball. And in addition to interviews with Homer, Comic Book Guy, Apu and Chief Wiggum (in animation), guests will include Aaron Judge, Nick Offerman, Russell Brand, George Will, Tim Gunn, Dr. Oz, Bob Costas, Joe Buck, Bob Uecker and Charissa Thompson (in live-action).
This was always one of my favorite episodes.
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Old 10-22-2017, 03:55 PM   #264
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Well that was fantastic.
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Apu has fallen into the crosshairs of the internet lynch mob.

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/201...in-plain-sight

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Hari Kondabolu doesn’t mince words about the impact the character on the long-running animation had on his own life. “Kids in the playground would always mimic the accent and say ‘Thank you, come again!’ or ‘Hello, Mr Homer!’” the Indian-American comedian tells BBC Culture. “Sure, growing up in New York City everyone tries to be funny. If you grow up there you learn to make jokes and how to make comebacks, but it’s hard to counter an accent – what’s your comeback for an accent?”
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Old 12-04-2017, 01:47 PM   #266
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It's funny because Apu is one of the more genuinely likable and functional characters on the show. His exaggerated characterization is what the series is all about. Most characters are an exaggeration or stereotype.

But it doesn't even matter anymore. Show is bad anyway.

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Old 12-04-2017, 01:53 PM   #267
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That guy is a ####ing moron.

He legit doesn't understand that the stereotype is intentional just like all the other hilarious and borderline offensive stereotypes on the show.

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I mean honestly, is this guy serious? First off, he's wrong to say that very few people realize that Apu is a stereotype and second of all, even if they don't, should we really be banning characters because a bunch of uneducated moron americans don't understand the concept of a stereotype?
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Also, since when does every show have to be PG and politically correct? The Simpsons are an American Classic for a reason.
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That guy is a ####ing moron.

He legit doesn't understand that the stereotype is intentional just like all the other hilarious and borderline offensive stereotypes on the show.

I mean honestly, is this guy serious? First off, he's wrong to say that very few people realize that Apu is a stereotype and second of all, even if they don't, should we really be banning characters because a bunch of uneducated moron americans don't understand the concept of a stereotype?
I came to say the same thing, of course Apu is a stereotype, and if they didnt know that then they should be chained to the rock of shame.
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As someone who is Indian I say F you to that guy. You don't speak for all Indians, just because your not smart enough to get the joke don't cry and ruin it for everyone. I love the Simpsons and Apu is a huge part of that. Stop being so soft.
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Well I think it's time that we as Canadians stand up and demand that South Park end the stereotype that we all have beady eyes and flapping heads. Everyone knows that only applies to Saskatchewan
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Welcome to the future where when people don't get it, they get angry about it and want everyone to adopt to their point of view.

I mean admittedly I haven't watched the Simpsons in years, it just stopped being funny or original a long time ago, but Apu was a great character because he was a caricature of how American's and even Canadians see foreigners on the outside.

But in this, everyone needs a hug and Social Warrioring its to be expected that someone would be offended by this character, because he doesn't get it.

Pretty soon all shows will star emotionless, color less robot characters that can offend nobody until Skynet activates and gets pissed off about how robots are portrayed.
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That guy is a ####ing moron.

He legit doesn't understand that the stereotype is intentional just like all the other hilarious and borderline offensive stereotypes on the show.

I mean honestly, is this guy serious? First off, he's wrong to say that very few people realize that Apu is a stereotype and second of all, even if they don't, should we really be banning characters because a bunch of uneducated moron americans don't understand the concept of a stereotype?
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I came to say the same thing, of course Apu is a stereotype, and if they didnt know that then they should be chained to the rock of shame.
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I'm a white male aged 18-49, perhaps I'm looking too deep into the character or because I grew up with it I don't see how it's offensive.

Yes, Apu is an Indian man that runs a convenience store. That is a stereotype.

He's also the character on Television who gives the best customer service, I don't just mean on the Simpsons, can you name a TV or movie character who is better in the customer service industry than Apu? He knows his customers by name, he knows their orders, he effectively upsells without not only the customer realizing it, but as a viewer we don't even notice because he's so good at it.

Apu is incredibly intelligent, a very astute businessman, a loving father, and is living the American dream.

Is Apu a stereotype that is exaggerated for comedic effect? Yes. However so is Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie, Grandpa, Ned, Chief Wiggam, Eddie, Louie, Carl, Lenny, Moe, Mr. Burns, Smithers... I could go on.

Ultimately I agree it's time to end The Simpsons, however that has more to do with the fact that it's a generic sitcom and not the greatest show in TV history that it once was.

But again, I'm a white male aged 18-49, I'm open to hearing more about how I may be wrong, and if I am I am willing to accept that and move toward change.
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He's also the character on Television who gives the best customer service, I don't just mean on the Simpsons, can you name a TV or movie character who is better in the customer service industry than Apu? He knows his customers by name, he knows their orders, he effectively upsells without not only the customer realizing it, but as a viewer we don't even notice because he's so good at it.

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As the video alludes to, giving the customers what they want and doing it with a smile
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