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"The Simpsons" bring Apu back after almost a decade

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The article reports that Apu, the Kwik-E-Mart owner from 'The Simpsons', was not seen in the series for nearly a decade following years of discussion regarding his representation of a stereotype. This absence occurred after the character's initial portrayal was criticized for reinforcing negative stereotypes about Asian Americans.

Key points

• Apu, the Kwik-E-Mart owner, was absent from 'The Simpsons' for nearly a decade after initial criticism of his representation of an Asian American stereotype.
• The character's initial portrayal was criticized for reinforcing negative stereotypes about Asian Americans.

Context

The character Apu was originally introduced in the 1980s as a stereotypical Asian American figure, leading to ongoing debates about his representation in the show.

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