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Its weird to love something but to have it hurt you in this way.
Its weird that I was embarrassed by the way my parents spoke because of it … And yet, I still love the show.
It gave me more than I took away.
I go, maybe hes a problem, but whos better?
Whos a better Indian animated character in the last 30 years?
Were proud of Apu.
Guess well all have to watchThe Simpsonsto find out.
It just didnt feel right.
In a statement to theTimes, the show said, We respect Hanks journey in regard to Apu.
We have granted his wish to no longer voice the character.
As for the Kwik-E-Mart owner?
Apu is beloved worldwide, they added cryptically.
We love him too.
