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I never even found apu racist ,he was like one of the best and honest characters in the show having the best character arc.(I'm indian

It kind of sucks that the people trying to get rid of Apu only saw his race and not his actual character.

Apu is college educated, polite, has a sense of honor, likes to build furniture and then have a discussion of where it might be placed in a room, has a romantic side, loves his adopted homeland while still respecting his heritage, has a strong work ethic, and has strong feelings about Jurassic Park. He is arguably the best portrayed character in a show that usually focuses on people's failures. Come back, we miss you.

Apu was 1 of my favourites. A hard working, family man that has his faults. He was REAL

Allison Taylor (Lisa's rival) and Ruth Powers (Marges neighbor/friend) are two of the most under utilized characters in the show. The amount of storylines we could have had with those two is limitless.

I see apu as a person not as a stereotype, because thats what he is

I'd like to see Laura Powers make a return to the series. If for no other reason than giving Bart someone of the opposite sex to hang out with who he isn't related to or romantically involved with. Mostly because you don't see that very often in cartoons, unless there's an age gap greater than two years, or the character is a mentor figure.

A great way to give Herb Powell his comeback would be an episode where he plans a reunion with Homer unbeknownst that Abbey (Homer’s half sister that we meet in “The Regina Monologues”) coincidentally is in Springfield at the same time and surprises Homer a visit.

True. Apu needs to come back, although I don't see that happening. "Thank you, come again."

I'd like to see more of Marge's mother. With all the screen time her sisters and Grampa have gotten Jaqueline's omission from the show seems glaring. Hell, we are still getting new episodes focused around Mona Simpson and she's been dead for, what, 15 years?

The Apu thing bothered me so much. For one, his character was overwhelmingly positive and a far more complex character than many of the other staples. He was not portrayed negatively almost ever, and when he was, it was (again) during a complex situation. I loved the episode when Lisa went vegetarian and Apu led her into a secret world where Paul and Linda McCartney were, lol. I heard some Indians say they thought his accent was racist. I don’t think I have an accent even in America, but I’m told I do in many sectors of the country. I would definitely have an accent in other English speaking countries and even more so speaking another language. I understand that people may not realize they have an accent or what that accent sounds like. But they do 🤷🏼‍♀️. That isn’t mean or insulting. All around, bring back Apu.

I would like to see Max Power return, he's the man whose name you'd love to touch

I'd like to think that if Homer and Marge weren't a thing or if they split up? Homer and Mindy would be great together.

I would definitely love to see the original Fat Tony make a comeback because what if the heart attack didn't kill him at all because that would be a great twist

Apu was a character that got off EASY as far as stereotypes go. He was a successful store manager that supported his family. His culture was only a small part of who he was as a character. Cletus Spuckler and Chief Wiggum are far worse stereotypes but somehow Apu was the one who crossed the line.

I would love to see Lucille botzcowski come back in a parody of home alone where this time the kids are prepared.

I always thought that Jessica Lovejoy getting involved with Fat Tony's son Michael would have been a great story

I always wanted to see Laura Powers again. We still see Ruth from time to time, so I don’t see how she can’t make a comeback.

I would love to see Apu again he was an fully fleshed out character with so much story potential. It'd be fun to see Mary again but maybe in an future theme episode? It would be fun to see an teenage love triangle between Mary, Bart, and Jessica. Lol. Ruth and Ned going on an date together would be rather fun just to see these two interact and have Homer try to play Cupid from the sidelines. Lucille should team up with Side Show Bob. Maybe Professor Fink should have an, "What If," machine and we see Homer married to Mindy and Marge married to Artie or even Ned. Just show us how their lives would be like in an alternate universe. That would be fun. Thank you for making this list!

I miss APU. Love his episodes as some of my all-time faves! Also Ruth and Mindy are wonderful/ beautiful! Wish we could see more of them! ❤

I always wanted the Babysitter Bandit to come back. It would make such a good episode.

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They should make a Terri and Sheri episode. They are always there but never get storylines.

Apu should voiced by the actor who plays raj from big bang theory

I'm sure they will be able to find a suitable voice actor for Apu. He is one of the best parts of the show and deserves better than to be pushed into the background.

My favourite one-off character was Larry Burns, would love to have seen another episode with him. Unfortunately, that won't be possible given that Rodney Dangerfield has since passed. However, that one episode he's in will always be a classic to me.

I miss all of these characters, I wish for many of them to make a comeback especially Lucille and Ruth who could both make appearances again. Lucille could honestly come back in a tree house of horror and Ruth for another Marge episode. I love all these characters and I would love for everyone to come back into the spotlight

I thought for sure one of the characters on your list would be Mr Snrub since he intrigued you so much. I think all the characters on your list could stand a return. I would add Herman of Herman's Military Antiques a very iconic character I do not think we have seen in a long time (I don't keep up with the show sadly).

A lot of these would be dependent on guest voice actors who are probably very expensive to get onto the show, which explains why many are only on the show once, or just make brief cameos now and then. Still I'd love to see some of them come back (Also, love the Game of Thrones reference with Mindys hair!)

I love your videos. I have them on in the background when tidying.

there should be a villain reunion party episode that has all the old and new villains sharing a troublesome day together

I aspire to be like Hank Scorpio,except I’m chaotic neutral

Apu started as a stereotype (pretty much every character did) but like many others he was developed so much beyond that over subsequent seasons and became a layered, likeable and admirable character. It's a shame he is gone and a shame that some people can't (or refuse to) see beyond the stereotype as that's only applicable at face value.

Now I agree with all of these especially the Baby sitter and Jessica Lovejoy. The Babysitter would have a great awesome come to the show, also Hank was also an awesome boss

According to the Simpsons Mobile Game;Penelope actually left Krusty but she now works at Krustyland

I know it’s not realistic, but I would love to see Dr Frink somehow bring Maude back to life and make the Flanders family whole again

I am very happy you put Cecil, Herb, Mindy, and Hank Scorpio. Those four are the ones I would most like to see return. Of course Troy McLure and the Lawyer I would really love to see come back but I don't think they should break their "Retirement" ceremoney.

Ooh- not a character as such but with Beatles: Get Back out on Disney + I think it would be good to have a parody with the Bee Sharps.

I actually wanna see laura come back for another episode with sara gilbert reprising her role just like how Pamela Reed reprised her role as ruth in one of the newest episodes of the show. I was thinking of an episode taking place in the future which will be non canon obviously where we see bart grown up and confessing his feelings to laura

It was stupid of them to retire Apu. They should bring him back.

Cecil did make a cameo in Bart's dream in the episode when he wanted a little brother, and the voice actor for Bob's father passed away not too long ago. However, I agree that it would be nice to at least get a little exposition on what happened to the rest of his family, including his nephew Neil.

A flashback episode about Marge’s father would be interesting

I laughed my Butt off when The Simpsons recently showed Ruth Powers! The fact they had her say " You forget your own neighbor!" Had me dying! Also, despite what the fan community says, I loved the Gaga episode. I'm not bothered about it, except for her comforting Lisa. She could've been there for anyone else....Hell even Milhouse 😆!

I always liked Homer's fembros like that blond one and Patty's gf. Plus I think it's important to show platonic relationships between different people in media, especially when most media is focused on a marriage relationship, which in real life, often doesn't last as long as platonic relationships.

I want Apu back, I think he's one of the funniest and most sympathetic characters on the show. I think the criticism of Apu is a bit biased since more or less every character is a stereotype, and I like that Simpsons jokes with everything and everyone. Of all the stereotypes, Apu is the most likeable in my opinion.

Great video! Definitely agree with you for most of the characters you listed. Keep up the great work!

G'day, I'm watching from Melbourne, Australia 🦘🇦🇺 😁👍 I ❤ The Simpsons, l've been watching them almost daily since 1991.

You could say Jessica Lovejoy shows that, even Bart is often a brat and troublemaker, he still have some morals/boundries he would not push/cross. Also i also never seen Apu as a Stereotype. (Even if he had some more "stereotypical" things about him maybe) 1. EVERYONE in springfield is in one way or another a Stereotype. 2. He was still very likeable successfull and had deeper and fleshed out character. 3. Groundskeeper Willie is a even bigger and "worse" (not realy in my book) stereotpye but Scottish people love him.

Apu was awesome! I loved his firebird and his quirkiness. One of my favorite Simpsons episodes is his Valentine’s Day episode. He needs to come back.

Fun Fact: Ms. Botz was voiced by Penny Marshall of Laverne and Shirley. She played Laverne.

At least Cecil had a nice comeback in the Simpsons Comic series. Him encountering Lisa and sharing the sorrows of the lesser noticed younger kid is just a great way of using character dynamics.

They should make Ruth Powers, her daughter Laura, Allison Taylor, Jessica Lovejoy speak again and be friends to Marge, Bart and Lisa again. Also they should bring back Apu and Manjula and their 8 children back as well, I'd like to see that.

I’m with you on the Hank Scorpio thing, he was hilarious! I’d love to see him interact with burns, he’d be a great foil. The whole concept of someone who is very evil but treats his employees with high esteem is great. I realize now I just want more lawful evil characters… (yeah, he might be ruined by a second appearance but I love him)

This video is so true Good job keep up the great work and also how do you get season 33 and 32

Me and my friends have been watching the Simpsons for ages and the friends who was most saddened by Apu’s disappearance was the ones from south Asian background. Here is a quote from one of them “Wrong but funny representation is worse than no representation”

Simpsons is one of my favorite shows. The show isnt complete without these charatchers. Keep on the good work!!

Lucille could have been to Lisa what sideshow Bob is to bart

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brother from another series is one of my all time favorite episodes, used to watch frasier and simpsons as a kid growing up (weird, i know lol). so the crossover was and remains great to me

What´s sad is that Apu is retired just because a sad man wanted fame

Apu is one of the most loved characters, bring him back.

I know he's not in the video, but maybe Colin from the movie, maybe Lisa could fall for him again.

Love your videos 😁

I think they should bring back Mr Snrub, he was an amazing 1-off

Ngl, I would buy the car Homer created

I would love to see one of these characters in a future episode!

Wonderful list.

We needs ms botz back. She had alot of potential!, hopefully she can appear again as a main character for an episode

I miss apu- hope he finally returns

Keep it up on your work and this video and channel

Thanks you for your video and channel

I loved that they brought back Maya and Moe got his hopefully happy ending 🥰

Apu was so great he even got his own level in Simpsons Hit and Run.

I would love to see Herb Powell or Mindy Simmons again thanks covering them Lydia.

Apu was even a playable character in the Simpsons hit and run. The best Simpsons game ever!

I think the problem with Apu vs the characters who were recast is there are unrelated black nonstereotype characters. What I mean is there is Lou, Dr. Hibbert, Carl, Bleeding Gums, Dredrick, Janey etc. where is for Indians it's Apu and his family. So there is just one stereotype that represents all Indian people, which intentional or not send the message "this is what all Indian people are, and they are all the same". If there had been more indian characters that were major characters not just ancillary ones I think there would have been a chance for Apu to be recast with the same personality. That way the message is "this is what Apu is like not all Indian people". At this point however it may be too late for them to implement this. There is also the problem with how they initially addressed the issue with Lisa essentially saying "We don't care it's too hard for us to change, just deal with it". This at least is my abbreviated take as a part Indian person.

Yay! This'll be good. Another masterpiece Lydia!

10:18 this made my Yamato glow

I think homers brother should come back poor and he has to stay at homers and there would be like a sibling revelry

As a casual watcher of the Simpsons, I think Apu was more than just some stereotype. He was a well rounded character. I wonder if Hank Azira would have quit voicing him if it wasn't for that documentary. They even mentioned this in a later episode when Marge was trying to read Lisa politically correct bed time stories. Like...just because THAT guy saw Apu as nothing but an Indian stereotype doesn't mean everyone else did

Among my favorite characters of the day are: - Dan Gillick ("Penny-Wiseguys") - Wayne Slater ("The Falcon And The D'ohman") - Jack Lassen ("Blazed And Confused") - Jack Crowley ("Pokey Mom") - Walt Warren ("The Bob Next Door") - Rex Banner ("Homer Vs. The 18th Ammendment") - Russ Cargill ("The Simpsons Movie") - Ray Patterson ("Trash Of The Titans") - Louie ("Midnight Towboy") - Patrick Farrelly ("Sex, Pies And Idiot Scrapes") - Dwight Diddlehopper ("I Don't Wanna Know Why the Caged Bird Sings") - Dexter Colt ("The Dad Who Knew Too Little") - Chester Lampwick ("The Day Violence Died") - Mason Fairbanks ("Homer's Paternity Coot") - Larry Burns ("Burns Baby Burns") - Zachary Vaughn ("Bart Gets a ""Z"") - Zane Furlong ("The Miseducation Of Bart Simpson") - Dr. Lund ("Screenless") - Rowan Priddis ("A Totally Fun Thing That Bart Will Never Do Again") I wish they came back! At least Dan Gillick... he was so funny.

Nice vid!

If Apu not in it nomore then I’m never watching Simpsons ever again

I kinda hope Cecil comes back.I really liked his desigh. I liked his personality aswell.

5:37 Flanders doesn’t have a mustache or glasses

I _really_ wish they'd bring Bob's family back. The episodes featuring him after Funeral for a Fiend were still great, but they would've been even better if he had his wife and son plotting alongside him, not to mention how fun it is to watch him and Cecil bickering. Also, they should bring Jack Lassen from season 26, episode 7 back. He was a good villain -andwasveryattractive- so it'd be nice to see him again

The baby sitter Bandit

I always wondered what happened to Sideshow Bob’s wife and son

Hank Scorpio is a legend

I'd love to see Dr. Marvin Monroe make another appearance.

there is a character similar to mindy introduced in season 31 evelyn serves the same purpose

I'd love to see Laura and Ruth Powers again

Hank Scorpio is fookin awesome!

I would love to see Cecil and family come back, along with Frank Grimes' son - they would make great recurring villains. Also Herb, I kinda liked his relationship with Homer.

Watch Hotdiggedydemon’s video on Apu, it perfectly incapsulates how I feel

They could of used Jessica Lovejoy as a friend for Bart in order to bring the worst out in him.

Other characters that I want to come back: 1. Guy Incognito 2. Shary Bobbins 3. Zutroy 4. Richard Nixon (I like him more in futurama though) 5. Mulder & Scully 6. Crazy Vaclav 7. Mr McGreg lol 8. Menthol Moose 9. Planet Express Crew 10. Leonard Nimoy

Woah never thought of some of these minor characters

Hank scorpio is great, Mary Spuckler was perfect for bart after all she is the only girlfriend that return a few time, but apu he is and still is one of the best Character and citizen in Springfield.