FOX CEO Dana Walden Addresses The Controversy Surrounding THE SIMPSONS Character Apu

FOX CEO Dana Walden Addresses The Controversy Surrounding THE SIMPSONS Character Apu

CEO of FOX Dana Walden recently commented on the controversy currently surrounding The Simpsons and, fan-favourite character, Apu - who is supposedly an offensive stereotype of Indian culture. Find out more...

By Nebula - Aug 10, 2018 05:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Cartoons
Source: Entertainment Weekly
The CEO of FOX recently commented on the controversy surrounding one of The Simpsons' most memorable characters.

Over the course of The Simpsons run on-the-air it's caused multiple controversies. Its most recent and perhaps most infamous relates to the character of Apu. A documentary, made by comedian and filmmaker Hari Kondabolu, titled of 'The Problem with Apu' went into the negative conotations surrounding the character and explained how he is a stereotypical representation of Indian culture.

As reported by Entertainment Weekly; FOX CEO Dana Walden recently mentioned the controversy. As far as she's concerned, it's for the creatives behind the animated series to deal with.

We have had the conversation with [executive producer] Jim Brooks and his team and we’ve basically left it up to them. They’ve treated the characters with so much respect. We trust them to handle it in a way that will be best for the show… ultimately we decided that would be their decision.

The Simpsons itself attempting to stifle the kerfuffle earlier this year. An episode featured a moment in which Lisa and Marge were discussing a book which, since its release, has become politically incorrect. The characters simply mentioned that the issue would be dealt with at some point in the future - "if at all". This only fanned the flames of controversy. Walden went on to add:
 
In a day of social media where fans are able to have a public forum, I can’t say ultimately we were surprised. I think it’s good information for the creators to receive … they focused on the reaction and I think that’s partially informing how they will move forward.

What do you think of Walden's comments? What do you think about the supposed problem with Apu?

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