2aguy
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This is a sad story about Hank Azaria, and how he has bowed to the fascists of the democrat party and their minions.....
The Little Tragedy of Hank Azaria
But what happened to Azaria seemed especially sad to me. Maybe it's personal. My father was a celebrated "voice man," a radio performer renowned for doing hundreds of silly character voices. Azaria, who does more than two dozen of the voices on The Simpsons, may well be the greatest talent in this field since Mel Blanc, who populated the world of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes by doing every character from Bugs Bunny to Daffy Duck to Tweetie Pie, Sylvester Cat and all the rest.
It is a joyful and delightful gift — to me, anyway. I asked to meet Azaria once when I happened to be on a set where he was. A producer brought me to his trailer. I wanted to tell him about my old man, but I (who have calmly met some of the biggest stars in the world without being rattled at all) was so starstruck I forgot what I wanted to say. I mumbled something laudatory and Azaria was pleasant and kind.
Among the brilliant Simpson characters Azaria does is Apu, an Indian-American grocer. Like all the characters on The Simpsons, Apu is a stereotype. As with all the characters, we laugh at his silliness but also appreciate his humanity. There is no character on the show who does not fit this description. That's why, at its best, it's a great show.
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Unfortunately, they got to Azaria. He went on TV and talked about how sad the accusations made him, and how he was willing to stop doing Apu's voice if that was the right thing to do.
I don't blame Azaria for saying this, but I think it is absolutely awful that he did.
I have no respect for this Indian-American comedian's complaints. He attacked the work of a far more talented man and put him in a position where he felt bad about doing great work that gives people joy. That's a disgusting, small and ugly thing to do. To do it in the name of your race is even smaller and uglier. He should be ashamed of himself. Let him do his own original work that gives people joy instead of parasitically feeding off the work of others. I know he thinks he's woke and "starting a conversation," but I think he's a pinch-hearted racist.
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I think it's time — it's past time — that people like Azaria — all performers, writers, producers — all creators — took a lesson from Kanye West. Do your work and speak your mind without apology. The cultural left is just a small cadre of bullies. Stand up to them and their power will evaporate.
The Little Tragedy of Hank Azaria
But what happened to Azaria seemed especially sad to me. Maybe it's personal. My father was a celebrated "voice man," a radio performer renowned for doing hundreds of silly character voices. Azaria, who does more than two dozen of the voices on The Simpsons, may well be the greatest talent in this field since Mel Blanc, who populated the world of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes by doing every character from Bugs Bunny to Daffy Duck to Tweetie Pie, Sylvester Cat and all the rest.
It is a joyful and delightful gift — to me, anyway. I asked to meet Azaria once when I happened to be on a set where he was. A producer brought me to his trailer. I wanted to tell him about my old man, but I (who have calmly met some of the biggest stars in the world without being rattled at all) was so starstruck I forgot what I wanted to say. I mumbled something laudatory and Azaria was pleasant and kind.
Among the brilliant Simpson characters Azaria does is Apu, an Indian-American grocer. Like all the characters on The Simpsons, Apu is a stereotype. As with all the characters, we laugh at his silliness but also appreciate his humanity. There is no character on the show who does not fit this description. That's why, at its best, it's a great show.
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Unfortunately, they got to Azaria. He went on TV and talked about how sad the accusations made him, and how he was willing to stop doing Apu's voice if that was the right thing to do.
I don't blame Azaria for saying this, but I think it is absolutely awful that he did.
I have no respect for this Indian-American comedian's complaints. He attacked the work of a far more talented man and put him in a position where he felt bad about doing great work that gives people joy. That's a disgusting, small and ugly thing to do. To do it in the name of your race is even smaller and uglier. He should be ashamed of himself. Let him do his own original work that gives people joy instead of parasitically feeding off the work of others. I know he thinks he's woke and "starting a conversation," but I think he's a pinch-hearted racist.
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I think it's time — it's past time — that people like Azaria — all performers, writers, producers — all creators — took a lesson from Kanye West. Do your work and speak your mind without apology. The cultural left is just a small cadre of bullies. Stand up to them and their power will evaporate.
