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‘The Simpsons’ Creator Matt Groening Says He’s ‘Proud Of Apu’ Despite Controversy

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Matt Groening is standing behind “The Simpsons” character Apu, despite recent debate. Controversy has surrounded the long-running character since the release of comedian Hari Kondabolu’s 2018 documentary “The Problem With Apu”, which explored the negative impact from the stereotypes it perpetuates, including the over-the-top Indian accent used by Azaria.

RELATED: Fans Think ‘The Simpsons’ Predicted The Capitol Hill Riots In Recent ‘Treehouse Of Horror’ Episode In a new interview with USA Today in honour of the upcoming 700th episode, Groening shared his thoughts on the issue. “I think the Apu stories are fantastic, and he’s one of the most nuanced characters on a silly two-dimensional cartoon show.

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