The ironic part is that the Simpsons was pretty much centered on a stereotype of the American family, with Homer being a really unflattering caricature of the a

The ironic part is that the Simpsons was pretty much centered on a stereotype of the American family, with Homer being a really unflattering caricature of the average working class male. Apu, in comparison, seems like a pretty flattering depiction of a south asian. Compared to Homer, he is kind, clever, and successful.