In recent years, TV show The Simpsons has come under fire for its character of Apu, a convenience store owner who some feel is a racist stereotype of South Asians. The show’s creator, Matt Groening, has dismissed the criticism. Do you think that the character of Apu is a racist stereotype? | Daily Question

In recent years, TV show The Simpsons has come under fire for its character of Apu, a convenience store owner who some feel is a racist stereotype of South Asians. The show’s creator, Matt Groening, has dismissed the criticism. Do you think that the character of Apu is a racist stereotype? Published on May 3, 2018 → Survey conducted on May 3, 2018 on 7068 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Yes, I do

17%

No, I don’t

38%

N/A - I’m not familiar with The Simpsons and/or Apu

31%

Not sure

14%

Yes, I do

17%

No, I don’t

38%

N/A - I’m not familiar with The Simpsons and/or Apu

31%

Not sure

14%

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