The three episodes from the simpsons, girls just want to have sums, much apu about nothing, and theres something about marrying reflect issues that exist in sex segregation, samesex marriage, and illegal immigrants, where equal opportunity. Apu s efforts to become a citizen prove time and again that hes actually more knowledgeable about american history than the people testing him. The simpsons much apu about something tv episode 2016. To distract people, he blames the taxes on illegal immigrants, and calls for the deportation of all illegal immigrants from springfield.
The title of much apu about something, about apus nephew jamshed or jay, as he prefers turning the kwikemart into a health food store, might reference a beloved episode about apus dignity in the face of springfields hairtrigger xenophobia, but its equally a referendum on the character of apu nahasapeemapetilon himself. Antiimmigration fever sweeps springfield, which threatens to lead to the deportation of apu, until homer decides to reject the mob mentality and help him become a. She first used the phrase in the episode much apu about nothing by david x. Jan 17, 2016 much apu about something is a good simpsons episode with a reasonably well written storyline and some funny scenes. Homer the smithers, bart on the road and much apu about nothing are brilliant episodes. Assistir much apu about nothing the simpsons 7x23 dublado e. Tthe issues reflecting human rights in the simpsons. We have more handicapped parking spots for fat guys than any nonchicago city, and at this years founders day parade we will unveil our new stateoftheart statue of jebediah springfield. Though it has been argued that apu started out as a stereotype of indian immigrants, being slavishly polite and working at a convenience store, the simpsons did make an honest effort to develop apu into a fully developed character that defied cliches. The simpsons respond to apu stereotype criticism variety.
Apr 15, 2018 in the 2016 episode much apu about something a direct callback to the 1996 episode much apu about nothing, perhaps the shows foremost defense of the immigrant experience apu. Guide to the simpsons episode much apu about nothing. The simpsons s07e23 much apu about nothing full episode. Also, its possible that he simply does not possess a legal id, or that he avoids using it because it may connect him with some illegal activity he. When a bear wanders down evergreen terrace, quimby proposes tax rises to fund a new bear patrol. Sanjay turns over the kwikemart to his son, jay, who goes against tradition, modernizes the store and makes it a cool.
It originally aired on the fox network in the united states on january 7, 1996. The simpsons is an american animated sitcom created by matt groening for the fox broadcasting company. Feb 12, 2019 the simpsons season 12 episode 18 the simpsons full episodes new hd duration. Jul 23, 2017 springfield passes an ordinance outlawing illegal immigrants. Ive seen haris stand up live at a comedy club and hes funny enough, but not worth paying for twice. With dan castellaneta, julie kavner, nancy cartwright, yeardley smith. They talk about illegal immigration, bear radar, and homers portrayal in issue episodes. The simpsons much apu about something tv episode 2016 imdb. Depressingly on the nose in 2017, much apu about nothing follows the title characters.
To distract people, he blames the taxes on illegal immigrants, and calls for the deportation of all illegal immigrants from. He is an indianamerican immigrant proprietor who runs the kwikemart, a popular convenience store in springfield, and is best known for his catchphrase, thank you, come again. Krusty the clown, you are under arrest for armed robbery. Selma, desperate for male companionship, falls for washed up actor troy mcclure, who uses his new relationship with selm. Apu is worried that he will be deported and tries desperately to pass a citizenship test. The guide contains staffvoice credits, funny simpsons quotes, references and other notes. The title of much apu about something, about apu s nephew jamshed or jay, as he prefers turning the kwikemart into a health food store, might reference a beloved episode about apu s dignity in the face of springfields hairtrigger xenophobia, but its equally a referendum on the character of apu nahasapeemapetilon himself. There are two episodes entirely devoted to immigration. Back of the net the afc bournemouth fans channel 934 views. Jan 10, 2012 much like the amazing homer badman, much apu about nothing tackles a subject that is even more relevant than when it first aired. The simpsons used to know, the simpsons addressed the problem with apu in a 2016 episode called much apu about.
Team homer is the twelfth episode of the simpsons seventh season. In the episode, homer starts a bowling team with moe, apu, and otto. In the brilliant, ultradark season 8 episode, homers enemy, the arrival of enterprising new colleague frank grimes throws homers. Much apu about nothing in season 7s much apu about nothing, homer gets legislation passed to keep bears out of springfield, but because it bans illegal immigrants, apu is in danger of being deported, unless he becomes a citizen of the united states. Certainly one of the most political episodes of the simpsons entire run, much apu about nothing also manages to become one of the series most successful installments through a balance of the individual and the collective. The season 7 episode much apu about nothing delved into apu s background as a young man who traveled to the united states on a. Much apu about nothingreferences simpsons wiki fandom. Simpson, much apu about nothing homer makes a rousing speech against proposition 24, and makes another chant. Episode 3f20 first aired 551996 antiillegal immigrant fever sweeps town after. Beginning as a ruthless skewering of mob mentality and political sleightofhand. Watch the simpsons season 7, episode 19 a fish called selma.
In the episode, a referendum is created that will require all illegal immigrants from springfield to be deported. The sweetest apu is the nineteenth episode of season. In the episode, a referendum is placed on the ballot that will require all illegal immigrants in springfield to be deported. To date, this episode marks the final time that hank azaria voices apu. Mayor quimby decides to blame the immigrants, who will all be deported, depending on the outcome of the proposition 24. When a wave of antiimmigrant sentiment hits springfield, apu reveals that hes a semiillegal alien. The original title for the episode was going to be the antiimmigrant song, in reference to led zeppelin s. The simpsons have made fun of politics pretty much since its inception and there will be political posts from time to time because of that. The episode saw marge attempting to share one of her favorite books from her childhood with lisa, who criticized the story for being full of offensive stereotypes and cliches. The simpsons are a family who live in a fictional middle american town of springfield. The simpsons s 7 e 23 much apu about nothing trivia tv. Much apu about nothing when mayor quimby uses immigrants as a political scapegoat, the simpsons discover that apu is an illegal immigrant. Antiimmigration fever sweeps springfield, which threatens to lead to the deportation of apu, until homer decides to reject the mob mentality and help him become a legal citizen. Apr 10, 2018 the takeaway essentially being that theres nothing the writers of the simpsons.
Much apu about something is a good simpsons episode with a reasonably well written storyline and some funny scenes. Much apu about nothing 3f20 episode guide simpsons crazy. Two bad neighbours always makes me laugh and if the other episodes were poor this one would be worth it alone fear not they are all wonderful. It aired in the united states on fox on january 17, 2016. Nov 17, 2017 much apu about nothing comedians who cast light on the undesirable underbelly of our society are great in my books. Images, videos, quotes, news, articles, thoughts, trivia, etc. Kearney uses a fake id to purchase alcohol, but other episodes suggest that he is old enough to purchase it legally. The title of the episode is a play on words from a famous shakespeare play and also a possible a sequel to much apu about nothing which is about apu being deported and part of the simpsons seventh season. Another memorable episode, much apu about nothing, sees apu contending with a draconian immigration system, after mayor quimby proposes a new law expelling undocumented aliens from springfield. In this season seven episode, apu finds himself at risk of being deported due to a crazy new proposition. Take the episode much apu about nothing, in which mayor quimby distracts springfields citizens by blaming the towns problems on undocumented immigrants. Paul groves, the return of eddie, promotion joy, premier league quality live show duration. Apu realizes that he will have to be deported, as his visa is expired, and gets a fake id from.
Jan 17, 2016 watch the simpsons season 27, episode 12 much apu about something. The simpsons race outcry is much apu about nothing institute of. Watch much apu about nothing from the simpsonson video. Much apu about nothing 1996 season 7 episode 3f20 the simpsons cartoon episode guide by dave koch bcdb rating. Ironically, in much apu about nothing, nelson picks on foreign exchange student. In depth information about much apu about nothing, produced by gracie films. Its certainly enjoyable, i liked seeing the kwikemart get transformed by apu s nephew jay, the dialogue between the two of them is certainly the highlight of the episode, particularly the scene where he insults apu for being a stereotype. Wookiee back and at my usual antics with another episode recap for my favorite addicts. The latest poll shows a whooping 85% support for proposition 24. Much apu about nothing 1996 and coming to homerica 2009.
The simpsons race outcry is much apu about nothing. It is no surprise then that the simpsons has addressed immigration in some of its episodes. The simpsons have made fun of politics pretty much since its inception and there. Tonight, matt and robbie discuss episode 3f20, much apu about nothing, the twenty third episode of season seven. It originally aired on the fox network in the united states on may 5, 1996. Much apu about nothing is the 23rd episode of the simpsons seventh season. The original title for the episode was going to be the antiimmigrant song, in reference to led zeppelins. Hey, apu, why dont you just marry some american broad. Marge and homer support a proposal to deport illegal immigrants from springfielduntil they. Yet another season, yet another dollop of simpson greatness. Mayor quimby decides to blame the immigrants, who wi. Season 7 much apu about nothing 7x23 aired 23 years ago may 05, 1996 when mayor quimby uses immigrants as a political scapegoat, the simpsons discover that apu is an illegal immigrant. The simpsons typically takes nine months to film a full episode, so for once they had the rare ability to make an.
The simpsons will get rid of apu character, says producer. The apu controversy highlights how little the simpsons has. The simpsons response to apu backlash has fans even more. In much apu about nothing, he is shown as an illegal immigrant who yet knows more about america than homer, while struggling between his indian roots and his newfound americanism. Maggie did not suck even once on her pacifier this whole episode. Apu nahasapeemapetilon is a recurring character in the animated tv series the simpsons. The episode opens with a bear strolling down the streets of springfield, panicking residents and prompting them to protest for mayor quimby to create a.
Oct 26, 2018 the simpsons has found a solution to its apu problem by dropping the character to avoid the controversy, according to film producer adi shankar. Its a pretty hot button topic, and this episode handles it incredibly well, all while not coming off as too anvillicious. The much apu about nothing episode predicts that a referendum will be held to decide. Blame columbus, much apu about nothing if i could just say a few words. The three episodes from the simpsons, ladies just want to possess sums, very much apu regarding nothing, and theres something about marrying echo issues that can be found in lovemaking segregation, samesex marriage, and illegal foreign nationals, where the same opportunity offers taken a big part in reflecting individual rights. Much apu about nothing may 1996 another landmark episode for apu. Trivia the simpsons s 7 e 23 much apu about nothing. Much apu about nothing 1996 season 7 episode 3f20 the. Beginning as a ruthless skewering of mob mentality and political sleightofhand, the episode places a human. The simpsons s 7 e 23 much apu about nothing recap tv. When mayor quimby uses immigrants as a political scapegoat, the simpsons discover that apu is an illegal immigrant. Matt groening named this as one of his ten favourite episodes. The simpsons much apu about nothing tv episode 1996 imdb. The origin of apu from the simpsons is worse than you.
Six episodes of the simpsons that made us scream ay. Quimby, the archetypal lazy political leader, deploys the tried and tested strategy of whipping up antiimmigration sentiment to distract. Marge and homer support a proposal to deport illegal immigrants from springfielduntil they learn it would affect apu. It may not come as a surprise that a south park episode titled the problem with a poo included a shot at the simpsons, which has been criticized lately for its longrunning.
Much apu about something, was a lot of fun because of the episode tiein for tsto. Much apu about something is the twelfth episode of the twentyseventh season of the animated television series the simpsons, and the 586th episode of the series overall. Much apu about something original air date on january 17, 2016 mayor. The series is asatirical depiction of a working class lifestyle epitomized by the simpson family, which consists of homer, marge, bart, lisa, andmaggie.
South park trolls the simpsons with the problem with. Recap of the simpsons season 7 episode 23 recap guide. Tthe concerns reflecting individual rights in the simpsons. Oct 29, 2018 the continuing controversy saw the simpsons attempt to address the problem with apu directly with the episode no good read goes unpunished. Jan 15, 2016 this entry was posted in buildings, decorations, donuts, tapped out, tips and tricks, updates and tagged much apu about something and the conform o meter, much apu about something episode tie in, tapped out tips and tricks, the simpsons tapped out, tsto addicts, tsto tips and tricks. Its hard to believe the crudelydrawn cartoons that served as bumpers on the tracey ullman show have now spawned 28 seasons not to mention a movie, a theme park, and countless. Could the simpsons new episode be the end of apu and the. The simpsons s 7 e 23 much apu about nothing recap tv tropes. The story of the simpson family, much apu about nothing at the kwikemart, homer tells apu that itll be great once all the immigrants are shipped out of springfield. After learning that apu will be deported if the measure passes, homer helps him prepare for a united states.
Well, duh, much apu about nothing apu is an illegal immigrant. Check out rsimpsonsshitposting if thats your thing. Discussion thread for the simpsons s27e much apu about. Much apu about nothing is the twentythird episode of season 7. Much apu about something and the conformometerthe simpsons. Apu lamenting tom cruise and nicole kidman staring at him with their dead eyes dates the episode, as the couple has long since broken up.