Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted July 29, 2017 Moderators Share Posted July 29, 2017 Good contribution - no opinion at all on a link I won't click. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, Chest Rockwell said: Good contribution - no opinion at all on a link I won't click. Thanks! C'mon maaaan, you could give him 7 minutes of new material alone etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members BomberPat Posted July 31, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted July 31, 2017 In fairness, it's hard to argue that Apu isn't a very lazy racist stereotype. It's a white bloke doing a funny Indian voice, playing up to a long-standing Indian stereotype. There's an argument for, in later series, them exploring Apu's character more and expanding him beyond that, with his marriage and children added depth to the character, but you can't really escape the character's roots. Ultimately, when it comes to any issue of taking offence, you have to ask, "who are the people offended?". If Indian-Americans find Apu offensive, then I think it's fair to see he is offensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator HarmonicGenerator Posted November 24, 2017 Awards Moderator Share Posted November 24, 2017 Hollywood Reporter did an in-depth oral history on ‘Mr Plow’ for its 25th anniversary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Jazzy G Posted November 27, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted November 27, 2017 That's a really good read. It is a wonderful episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTH17 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 "Daaaad, I think there's a hurricane coming!" "Oh Lisa, there's no record of a hurricane ever hitting Springfield" "Yes, but the records only go back to 1978 when the Hall of Records was mysteriously blown away!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Jazzy G Posted November 27, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted November 27, 2017 I remember watching the episode where Edna backs out of marrying Skinner, the bit where she's returning the Incredible Hulk Melon Baller had me and my mate in stitches for ages.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitseleh Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 7/29/2017 at 12:49 PM, WWFChilli said: Yeah it's from the Daily Mail, do one. But a guy has done a documentary slating the Apu character for being massively racist. Thoughts about that. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/~/article-4741446/index.html This aired the other night and it's was a fascinating watch. There's no way a character like Apu would fly in a series if it came out this year. Hank Azaria came across a bit of dick in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancidPunx Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Bit of a weird ask :  Are there any good podcast episodes that discuss the who shot Mr Burns story  ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Tommy! Posted July 1, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted July 1, 2021 4 finger discount will have covered it I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, RancidPunx said: Bit of a weird ask :  Are there any good podcast episodes that discuss the who shot Mr Burns story  ? Four Finger Discount have covered it, as have Talking Simpsons. The former is the better pod IMO but both a very decent listen. Edit: sorry @Tommy! didn't see your post. Cheerfully withdrawn.  Edited July 1, 2021 by SuperBacon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancidPunx Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 1 minute ago, SuperBacon said: Four Finger Discount have covered it, as have Talking Simpsons. The former is the better pod IMO but both a very decent listen. Edit: sorry @Tommy! didn't see your post. Cheerfully withdrawn.  Cheers, will check em out.  Follow up question, can you recall if they discussed the story of the kids betting on the outcome ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Sorry I don't. I can't remember what the podcast I listened to this morning was about! Both those shows are good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpiritOfTheForest Posted July 10, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted July 10, 2021 "Yeah but look at the size of this place! I live in a single room above a bowling alley and below another bowling alley". This quote popped up on my social media yesterday and I had completely forgotten this line. I've been chuckling away at it ever since. What a fantastic mental image.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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