A stereotype is not an "edge" it's just lazy writing and thinking.

In “The Problem with Apu,” I used Apu & The Simpsons as an entry point into a larger conversation about the representation of marginalized groups & why this is important. The Simpsons response tonight is not a jab at me, but at what many of us consider progress.

— Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) April 9, 2018



>yeah, The Simpsons got known for clever humor....but....they
>always wanted an "edge" and that "edge" was about
>saying/showcasing "harsh" things.
>
>
>yeah....I know....
>
>over the years, the Simpsons became know for "clever" writing,
>so people ignored that the Simpsons was based on comedy with
>an "edge" (harshness).
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>To expect "harshness" not to extend to a non-white character
>(or only in a "careful" way to a non-white character) is not
>realistic from a comedy standpoint.
>
>
>for comedy, if you're going to have an edge, that's what you
>have to have. You can't be nice. South Park goes extreme so
>you know they are "going for 'edge'" but....if a comedy starts
>clearly with an "edge" (The Simpsons) they can't just water it
>down to be "nice."

All of those shows(South Park, Family Guy...) use the same "we make fun of everyone cop out.