The problems with Apu and “The Simpsons” in general
In recent years, “The Simpsons” has come under criticism for its portrayal of Apu. I look at why the show itself feels similarly dated nowadays.
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Minorities in cartoons: “Sanjay and Craig”
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Sanjay and Craig,” a Nickelodeon animated series that aired from 2013 to 2016.
Minorities in cartoons: Solstice
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Solstice, a DC Comics superheroine and Teen Titans member.
Minorities in cartoons: Harper Lodge
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Harper Lodge, a supporting character in Archie comics. Harper first appeared in “Archie” #656 in June 2014. She was created by writer/artist Dan … Read moreMinorities in cartoons: Harper Lodge
Minorities in cartoons: “Not Invented Here”
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Not Invented Here,” a webcomic about the staff of a software development company. The webcomic started in 2009, and is created by Bill Barnes, … Read moreMinorities in cartoons: “Not Invented Here”
Minorities in cartoons: Asok
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Asok, a supporting character in Scott Adams’ newspaper comic strip “Dilbert.” Background Asok was first introduced in 1996 as an intern for “Dilbert”‘s … Read moreMinorities in cartoons: Asok
Minorities in cartoons: Raj Patel
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Raj Patel, a recently created character in Archie Comics. Raj first appeared in “Tales From Riverdale Digest” #21 (August 2007). Writer and artist Fernando … Read moreMinorities in cartoons: Raj Patel
Minorities in cartoons: White Tiger
This week’s entry is White Tiger, a Marvel superhero identity that’s been used for several characters. However, all have similar abilities: some variation of being a master of hand-to-hand combat/martial … Read moreMinorities in cartoons: White Tiger