To add some context, Apu didnt really go out much (works crazy hours) there was a charity bachelor auction going on but none of the men up for auction got any bids and they raised $0. Trying to save the event from being a complete disaster Marge encouraged Apu to go up for auction, describing himself as a guy who doesnt talk much but loves to listen, owns his own business and in his spare time builds furniture and discuss where it can be placed in a room. This lead to several women getting into a bidding war over him. Ultimately they decided to pool their money and each get a date with him. ($926). All his dates go over so well Apu now realizes he's a catch and is having the time of his life, until the lotus flower and he's reminded he has an arranged marriage.
Prior to Apu getting married, he was shown to be quite the ladies man. He is well educated, owns his own business, is quite charming, and is one of the most normal people in Springfield.
@@kyleg334 yea and he said the things that apu is, i not what indians are. which makes sense considering all the news we are hearing about india right now.
This is why so many people were upset with the retirement of Apu. Sure, he is a stereotype, but so is every character on the Simpsons, starting with Homer who is a stereotype of an American. But, Apu is also a fleshed out, well rounded character that even most Indian-Americans, never had a problem with.
I think that’s the thing people tend to forget is that the characters were all based on stereotypes from Quimby the crooked politician, Wiggum the crooked cop, Burns the evil business owner, Krabapple the jaded teacher etc.
It’s actually not that hard to find a tandoor. It’s available at any restaurant supply store, unfortunately it’s metal not stone. Metal is what the regulation says but it doesn’t stop people from stone versions for personal use. Elephants are rarer as you have to go through a specialist party company. The band though is easy as they are available through any party or wedding company. there are a lot of Indian weddings happening so they have to cater to them. Unfortunately the big lamb feast is never available due to the sheer cost of getting that many sheep. Although since the Indians adapted so well beef is on the menu as the whole no beef thing went out even the temples don’t care.
I'm told they can be expensive though, and can be tricky to use if your not used to it. There used to be a local place that made wraps on freshly baked Naan bread which they baked in front of you in a tandor. I'm amazed how it's done. stretch the dough out over a gaati (a sort of pillow looking thing) slap it against the side and it sticks to the wall inside the tandor, after a few moments, it puffs up and toasts deliciously. 😋 I miss that place, wasn't a good set up for a mall food court cause it took too long to make virtually everything to order and mall shoppers typically want something fast, the owners ended up changing course and turned it into a pizza place, selling pizza by the slice. They've been doing well since. If they had their own building I think it would have done fine.
So yeah, he marries his arranged bride (Manjula) and they fall in love after all! I've been told by my Indian friends that they don't usually have an elephant in weddings now because it's too crowded. True or no Loud Guys?? Mahesh, who I worked with, married and apparently his family is pretty rich because they had two wedding celebrations in two different states to account for all their families and friends. And there were several thousand people total attending one or the other (or both). The invitations were lovely, and several friends could afford to fly from California to India to be there. Not me, but I also have stomach problems and problem with heat so it was probably better that I didn't go.
To add some context, Apu didnt really go out much (works crazy hours) there was a charity bachelor auction going on but none of the men up for auction got any bids and they raised $0. Trying to save the event from being a complete disaster Marge encouraged Apu to go up for auction, describing himself as a guy who doesnt talk much but loves to listen, owns his own business and in his spare time builds furniture and discuss where it can be placed in a room. This lead to several women getting into a bidding war over him. Ultimately they decided to pool their money and each get a date with him. ($926). All his dates go over so well Apu now realizes he's a catch and is having the time of his life, until the lotus flower and he's reminded he has an arranged marriage.
Prior to Apu getting married, he was shown to be quite the ladies man. He is well educated, owns his own business, is quite charming, and is one of the most normal people in Springfield.
yeah but if indians keep telling us those qualities arent what indians are, we have to listen to them.
@nullakjg767 you mean, the qualities of being educated, self employed, charming, and normal?
@@nullakjg767 You know the guy who cancelled Apu was Indian right?
@@kyleg334 yea and he said the things that apu is, i not what indians are. which makes sense considering all the news we are hearing about india right now.
Hairy Shearer's is a reference to Harry Shearer a longtime voice actor on the show.
This is why so many people were upset with the retirement of Apu. Sure, he is a stereotype, but so is every character on the Simpsons, starting with Homer who is a stereotype of an American. But, Apu is also a fleshed out, well rounded character that even most Indian-Americans, never had a problem with.
I think that’s the thing people tend to forget is that the characters were all based on stereotypes from Quimby the crooked politician, Wiggum the crooked cop, Burns the evil business owner, Krabapple the jaded teacher etc.
Dang - now I want naan with spicy humus!!!
So... when are the Loud Guys getting married? :)
It’s actually not that hard to find a tandoor. It’s available at any restaurant supply store, unfortunately it’s metal not stone. Metal is what the regulation says but it doesn’t stop people from stone versions for personal use. Elephants are rarer as you have to go through a specialist party company. The band though is easy as they are available through any party or wedding company. there are a lot of Indian weddings happening so they have to cater to them.
Unfortunately the big lamb feast is never available due to the sheer cost of getting that many sheep. Although since the Indians adapted so well beef is on the menu as the whole no beef thing went out even the temples don’t care.
I'm told they can be expensive though, and can be tricky to use if your not used to it. There used to be a local place that made wraps on freshly baked Naan bread which they baked in front of you in a tandor. I'm amazed how it's done. stretch the dough out over a gaati (a sort of pillow looking thing) slap it against the side and it sticks to the wall inside the tandor, after a few moments, it puffs up and toasts deliciously. 😋 I miss that place, wasn't a good set up for a mall food court cause it took too long to make virtually everything to order and mall shoppers typically want something fast, the owners ended up changing course and turned it into a pizza place, selling pizza by the slice. They've been doing well since. If they had their own building I think it would have done fine.
So yeah, he marries his arranged bride (Manjula) and they fall in love after all! I've been told by my Indian friends that they don't usually have an elephant in weddings now because it's too crowded. True or no Loud Guys??
Mahesh, who I worked with, married and apparently his family is pretty rich because they had two wedding celebrations in two different states to account for all their families and friends. And there were several thousand people total attending one or the other (or both). The invitations were lovely, and several friends could afford to fly from California to India to be there. Not me, but I also have stomach problems and problem with heat so it was probably better that I didn't go.
Whats happening with your movie reaction channel?