We were all in agreement.

What can you do?

Whatever happens with the character, to me, is secondary, Kondabolu told theTimes.

Hank Azaria; Apu from the Simpsons

Hank Azaria played Apu on ‘The Simpsons’ for decades.Donna Ward/Getty Images; Fox

Im happy that Hank did the work that a lot of people wouldnt have.

I feel like hes a really thoughtful person and he got the bigger picture.

That represents a real blind spot I had, Azaria said.

There I am, joyfully basing a character on what was already considered quite upsetting.

We love him too.