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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.