A stunt pulled by Seven Eleven stores in the US stirs controversy as it relies on the character of Apu (of The Simpsons fame), provoking Greatbong to comment on whether or not the use of the character is racist or offensive.
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Learn more about Lingua Translation »A stunt pulled by Seven Eleven stores in the US stirs controversy as it relies on the character of Apu (of The Simpsons fame), provoking Greatbong to comment on whether or not the use of the character is racist or offensive.
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I am Indian & NOT offended. One has to learn to laugh at oneself. It’s funny because it’s a stereotype, not because it’s offensive.