And even then – the current controversy is as much about those very real objections as it is The Simpsons’ response, which went out of its way to dismiss thoughtful criticism with racial condescension. This isn’t going to “blow over,” no matter how long the series runs.
Sure, but no one is “pretending” to be offended about Apu.
Hank Azaria and others have admitted the character was deliberately exaggerated with Indian stereotypes, and Kondabolu’s documentary was about using his hard-won voice to draw attention to concerns present from the beginning.