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Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is a recurring character in the American animated television series The Simpsons. He is an Indian immigrant proprietor who runs the Kwik-E-Mart , a popular convenience store in Springfield , and is known for his catchphrase, "Thank you, come again". [ 1 ]
The Simpsons — which premiered in 1989 and, at 31 seasons, is the longest-running American sitcom in history — has multiple Black characters who were previously voiced by white actors.
It also followed series regular Hank Azaria's January 2020 announcement that he would no longer voice the Indian character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on The Simpsons. [52] Series regular Harry Shearer was not fully in agreement with the decision, stating that "the job of the actor is to play someone who they're not". [53]
“The Simpsons” voice actor Hank Azaria continues to express his apologies for voicing the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, noting that the character itself has become “practically a slur at ...
"Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" 1989-12-17 Waylon Smithers: Harry Shearer [4] Mr. Burns's personal assistant. "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" 1989-12-17 Snake Jailbird: Hank Azaria [2] Recidivist. "The War of the Simpsons" 1991-05-02 Snowball II: Frank Welker, Dan Castellaneta: The Simpson family's pet cats. "Simpsons Roasting on an ...
Of course, fans knew that this couldn’t possibly be the “series finale” of “The Simpsons,” as plenty of episodes previously touted at San Diego Comic-Con are still coming up this fall ...
Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilon enters to say goodbye, but is shocked to see Marge in bed with another man, and Apu on the floor. Tired of the whole charade, Marge forces Apu to tell his mother the truth, who declares that the arranged marriage will proceed as planned. The wedding is held in the Simpsons' backyard, but Apu still has second thoughts ...
Shelly Ramsammy poses with a representation of Apu, fictional owner of the Kwik-E-Mart from the long-running televsion cartoon show “The Simpsons” at a 7-11 store that was converted to a Kwik ...