Comments on: Thanking For Coming Again

By: Tejaswy

Tejaswy — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Well i agree with you O great bong…

Some things should just be laughed off rather than …you know being made an issue

By: Oba-ma-geddon - Episode Four: Conclusion « The Chronicles of being BONGO !

Oba-ma-geddon - Episode Four: Conclusion « The Chronicles of being BONGO ! — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:31:12 +0000

[...] equally irritating cliché which will in the end become the subject of another blog just like this one. Racism is a touchy subject and I do not want to get into a lot of details but even being on the [...]

By: Openmind

Openmind — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:10:13 +0000

First of all, people in America do enjoy racism (not only to Indians but to other Asians, African Americans, Mexicans, Eastern European immigrants) because it is fun for them being on “the other side of the wall” and gives them race privilege. They use this to feel superior as well as financial gains. They also cover it up by telling things like “Wow, I like Indian food” or “I really think Indian girls are pretty” or “You Indians are so smart”. Saying ‘Indians are the most racist’ is an indirect way of saying ‘Shut your mouth and bear with whatever we give you because people in your country also deride others as we are doing to you’. This attitude surprisingly does not challenge the very concept of racial slurs, in-fact it provide a logical justification to the actions. Very well indeed. Even we do this at home, but it is now up-to us how we want to deal with it when we face it abroad. But my observation is that there is no point in playing up regional differences abroad because we are anyways at a disadvantage, further division puts us at a greater collective disadvantage. Its the ‘settled’ (been in US for a very longtime/citizens) vs ‘new arrivals’ theory. If ‘new arrivals’ are divided and always fight among themselves and are racially abused by the ‘settled’ who are very much united then guess who is at disadvantage???

By: adult tv channel

adult tv channel — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:13:05 +0000

adult tv channel…

I haven’t gotten anything done for a while, but shrug. Eh. Today was a loss. …

By: swamy

swamy — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:32:20 +0000

hmmm i adore the african americans for their ability to take something racist like the N word and turn into something really cool. Now every suburban white boys wants to be a nigger. Points to be noted, perhaps in future we could see whiteboys playing with indian idols(not the TV show) action figures. Ah i truly wish for those days. It’s all about the cool factor. BTW there was a ‘Favorite Simpsons Character Poll’ in a blog, and Apu came 4th right after homer,bart and ralph. Now thats a sure sign!

By: The Ancient Mariner A.K.A Ankan

The Ancient Mariner A.K.A Ankan — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:37:46 +0000

GB,

About the simpsons movie itself there were a big racist debate going on. you can have a nice read at this following link:

http://imdb.com/title/tt0462538/board/nest/80247795

The way ppl have called each other idiots, imbeciles and racist in this forum you would have a hearty laugh. This is no lesser joke than the comedy show itself.

By: greatbong

greatbong — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 07:10:44 +0000

@Pritish: I wondered whether to reply to your “point”. Considering the fact that I have repeated this time and time again. For many people, the fun in Simpsons is in not considering the subtle nuances of Homer’s family or the background of episodes, but simply in the crude stereotype. I am sure the man in the Transformers hall also had a “point”. Not that the original creators can be blamed for people misappropriating their characters—-if you and the IMDB commenter had bothered to read my post where I say:

“I for one am not blaming the Simpsons for perpetrating/promoting racism against South Asians—after all if it was not “Thank you come again” it would have been something else. However my point is that things being as they are , Seven Eleven’s use of a character that has unhappy associations for many South Asian working men and women and the use of a line that has become a racist taunt, is according to me a rather insensitive gesture on the part of the corporation.”

you and the commenters wouldnt be saying exactly the same thing in opposition:

” And if this is why people laugh at Apu, that is not the fault of the Simpsons’ writers, it is the fault of the viewer. It’s not the creators fault that people are idiots.”

I do understand the urge to criticize but it would help if you(and IMDB commenters) read my post before you start doing so.

By: Pritish

Pritish — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 05:52:36 +0000

Well somebody posted this on the imdb boards in reply to your blog

“First of all, the blog completely ignores Apu’s family members, who do not do these things and are portrayed in a very positive light. Also it ignores the fact that Moe and Homer do FAR worse things than Apu does. Also, it ignores the episodes that portray Apu as a good father and person in general. You can’t take snippets from the show and say they are degrading to Indians based on that alone. It seems that this blogger is seeing only the things he wants to see and nothing else. And if this is why people laugh at Apu, that is not the fault of the Simpsons’ writers, it is the fault of the viewer. It’s not the creators fault that people are idiots.”

“It also ignores that great episode where Homer volunteers to help Apu with his citizenship test, but Homer ends up knowing far less about US history and government than Apu. ”

“I’m offended that the wealthy are portrayed as heartless, willing to risk the lives and limbs of their employees to make a buck.

I’m offended that the police officer, an authority figure, is portrayed as dim-witted and fat.

I’m offended that the mayor, an authority figure, is portrayed as a corrupt womanizer.

I’m offended that Homer, the head of the family, is portrayed as lazy and stupid. ”

No offence GB but they have a point.

By: rishi

rishi — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:01:14 +0000

@ Sirensongs

Hello! How are you? You sure look pretty…and so does your blog.
Thank you come again.

By: Teabaggins

Teabaggins — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:43:47 +0000

siren sounds hot. el-o-el. insert winking happy face emoticon