Hank Azaria: 'The Right Thing To Do' With Apu 

That's what I got from it. He's an outsider to the moronic town of Springfield and he makes them look even more moronic and rips the s#!t out of those people that know or care less about the U.S.A. e.g. applying for citizenship he begins to answer what caused the Civil War and explains very detailed history of the period as the examiner gets impatient and advises," Just answer: Slavery." Apu: "Slavery it is, sir!"

I know. The creator of the documentary has tricked everyone into jump starting his "career".

kyle magaro don't worry we are fine. Some people are offended by everything. We watched white American stereotype characters,but we know not white Americans are like that. It's a comedy show,we laugh at ourselves too. We want Apu too

I respect his decision....I knew a few Indian kids who were a minority in school get bullied so bad. Whenever they would speak the white guys would just mock there accent by speaking like Apu. They would say there Dad had a kwik e mart, when in fact he was a shop owner. They would throw stones at the shop window after school....pretty messed up. Hank knows his stereotyping of Apu contributed to racist bullying of south Asian kids at school. Apu represents the fuel for bullys to use to those Indian kids. Good on Hank to drop the character.

I think people are mad because the character is pushing stereotypes of India people and Asians as working in shops, having lots of children etc.

I wouldn't say they treated him with respect, and you're missing the point of what real life south Asians had to deal with (harassment, bullying) because of the mimicry from that show. It's ok you wouldn't know but acknowledge and respect the people who know it does

We can ALL learn from Apu

i would say he was treated with the same amount of respect as any other stereotyped character on the show, wether it was a white blue collar sterotype, a rich white socialite stereotype, a white southern stereotype or stereotypes of non American cultures. I think the main difference was that his huge popularity made him often used in harasment and bullying. That and he was voiced by a white guy even though many white people still voice characters that arent white on popular shows and in popular movies. I feel like this is very complicated because half my family is Mexican and I love mexploitation movies. Maybe directors like Robert Rodriguez gets a "pass" just like how blaxploitation movies were largely driven and supported by the black community(less so now) but I also love satire of America as an American. Even as a kid watching the Triplets of Belleville, the scene in New York was one of my favorite scenes. This old channel I use is based around GTA which I love because of the American stereotypes and the satire of Amercan culture from a European perspective. I also enjoy the amazing actor James Hong who played characters that are still widely praised but were also blatantly racist stereotypes. Just how they drew his character in Mulan was racist, I feel. I still love that actor and his characters though. I think Hank Azaria is smart and made a good decision as a performer to change his performance to better fit a wider audience. That being said, I also respect a few smart comedians that refuse to change their style of comedy. I dont think Norm Macdonald was offensive but he made jokes about racism, sexism, homosexuality and disabilities so I understand not wanting to hear it. Im glad that he never changed his style even though our culture changed over the decades and his platform shrinked because of it. It's really really complicated.

White people loves apu because he represents all the stereotype of the model minority immigrant

Indians are largely underrepresented in media so people take apu as a broad gross representation of Indian people. Nobody sees homer or burns or mod as representative of white people because white people are the status quo. I went to middle school and high school with three Indian kids. They constantly had Apu jokes thrown in their face. By white kids. And not in a good way. It was constant. One of them asked my friend, a white girl to prom. She was a horrible person but she said no and then told everyone that Apu asked her out. White people are writing Apu jokes. A white dude is doing the voice. And white people are telling Indian people to have thicker skin

your statement is incorrect.

@Turd Ferguson Your statement is correct about his statement being correct😁

Its funny that this the only stereotype that they went after in the show. Lou is also played by Azaria and he sounds like the stereotypical "black" american. But that isn't offensive? People are just picking and choosing what is "offensive". Hank has no reason to apologize to please the "progressive" left. If your feelings are hurt take it like an adult and suck it up.

@@CW19941 I think the criticism of a stereotype is legitimate. I’m just not sure how genuinely offensive Indian people find this character. I guess I was suggesting that the vocal portrayal, however stereotyped it may be, is mitigated by other positive attributes of the characterization .

@@butuh13 I get your point there. It seems like anything else someone will be offended by it either way you slice it. But there are so many stereotypes in the show also. Is what it is. There are way more "offensive" cartoons then the simpsons definitely. People have the right to be offended by these stereotypes also.

I'm sorry, it's nice to feel represented and many people, such as myself don't understand what it's like not to have representation. And I understand why other people dislike the representation. Hoping for more diverse shows and movies so everyone can have representation.

From my experience (not so much now a days, because there is more representation of ethnic minorities in films and TV e.g. Crazy Rich Asians, Black Panther, Masters of None...but still not enough) in Britain, a lot of people use it as an excuse to be racist. I've experienced it first hand and I would appreciate it if you did not diminish these experiences as they were traumatising for me.@@LETSTALKENTERTAINMENT

@@LETSTALKENTERTAINMENT This is part of a bigger issue of the under and misrepresentation of ethnic minorities in Hollywood, which stems from the colonial gaze. Watch this and educate yourself on Whitewashing in Hollywood. And read Jeff Jaeckle's book 'Film Dialogue'. He explains racial profiling very clearly. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zGzvEqBvkP8.html

black life matter

@@miafrank5425 Too toxic sjw is hateing and calling evrybody rasist.

@@miafrank5425 we dont need change we are all fine. SJW ruined movie and gameing culture. Bitching around for a game being rasist for not haveing a black man in it and its set in 1218 in europe. You think that is normal and not toxic? There are 1000 more examples

AND: He has a PHD in computer science.....

I know!

Stop lying.

... Apu had an affair but you are right....I think you (like many) disliked the idea of Apu no longer being a part of The Simpsons... If the creators of The Simpsons had changed a few serious inaccuracies about Indian convenience store owners (e.g. they do not sell expired food fraudently) the character of Apu would have been more approved of by me... I do hope he comes back but I hope he is not a character who misrepresents Indian male convenience store owners and men... I hope his surname is clarified because it is really offensive (making fun out of South Indians who are known to have long surnames). I state as an Indian (born in the West)

@@Jill_of_trades "had changed a few serious inaccuracies about Indian convenience store owners (e.g. they do not sell expired food fraudently)" I never read that corruption as unique to Indians because EVERYONE in the simpsons is corrupt. From Mayor Quimby to Dr. Nick Riviera to Homer himself whenever he starts a business. Springfield is plagued with sketchy people.

Apu is my favorite Simpsons character.

Apart from the fact that I don't like the phrases "woke" and "snowflakes" I agree with you Blenson. Apu has always been portrayed as one of the most likeable and successful people in The Simpsons. I'm gay and here in the UK some shows have already said they will only have gay actors portraying gay characters. I think that's ridiculous.

Apu has had the grandest character arc or anyone else on t he show. and, he hangs out with Paul McCartney. he’s a true hero, not a flawed hero like so many others on the show.

As a white guy from Tennessee, you are absolutely right, my Indian friend. As long as it’s not intentionally mean or as long as it’s not racist with the intent to offend, it’s all good.

You are Indian...not Indian American...you do not speak for us

@@Ishbu101 But I met plenty of them that do! Apu represented the American dream. One of if not the best character in the show. And I know a lot of American Indians that really enjoyed him and enjoyed the Cleveland Indians as well. You guys just seem to speak louder because negativity always speaks louder than positivity. Bad news spreads fast. Comedy should have mostly No boundaries and at times make everybody feel a little uncomfortable. As long as they make fun of their self and everybody else is fair game. If it's in good fun it's okay.

hey thanks for your input, official spokesperson for Indians everywhere.

NahYoChill you’re welcome

Well his opinion is as equally as valid as anybody elses. If one Indian guy says its offensive and one says it isn't, who do we decide is right? Do we ban anything that any person finds offensive? I find the British stereotypes on american tv to be quite offensive and outdated. But the difference is, I choose to accept that its just comedy.

Random Ashe reason helps.

You are a a true stereotype!

200 mllion indians watched simpsons? lmaoo you crazy- don't give out random stats like that & stop being an apologist

200 m indians never watched simpons.....i am an indian and i never every watched simpsons .....and dont intend to....not bcos of some political affliation or a race....it just that i dont really like to watch.

I agree 100%

kuch bhi

How us Apu offensive? This is saddening to hear. It's not a stereotype anymore than an evil rich white guy, or fat policeman, or a kilt wearing European immigrant. Please, get over blaming TV for your problems. Apu is not a stereotype, he's a role model.

many people in the world come from all educational backgrounds and- not all - but many - who do have a good education. can do bad things.. even Zuckerburg sold us out

Dumb people do bad things too. What a great demonstration of that classical skepticism of intellect. Yikes.

Anyone can do bad, anyone can do good, anyone who sounds like turd can be really nice, and vise versa.

Well Moe's voice originated from a bad Al Pacino impression.

But that's not allowed.

My mother was a Brit stationed in India as WWII ended and I grew up hearing only good things about the character of the soldiers she was patching up. Then as an adult I was surrounded by South Asians doing just fine in various fields. I just don't happen to have any as close friends so I can't say "Some of my best friends are South Asians." :) I had to have critics of a fictional animated TV show inform me that these people need special care not to have their feelings hurt.

People are people at the end of the day regardless of what they look like. Anyone can be nice... Stop attaching race to things

AJ yea, but guilt ridden white people want you to know they care!

He's actually not just a business owner but has a degree in computer science, and that was before the IT boom in India.

Prince Naseem Todas Las profeciones son honrosas

Disco Stu likes disco music. Disco Stu doesn't need to advertise.

Yeah we want justice for Disco Stu, & what about poor "Pizza Guy" a blatant racial stereotype who doesn't even have a name!?!

Not to mention Fat Tony Fat Tony gives off being a question that Americans of Italian ancestry are mobsters. That is just expensive the controversy

Offensive :)😡😵

And the way they mock scots with groundskeeper Willie. Like all scotsmen have red hair and beard!

I agree. Besides the episode where he cheated in his wife, he always seemed like a stand up guy who valued his traditions and beliefs

I agree. Besides the episode where he cheated in his wife, he always seemed like a stand up guy who valued his traditions and beliefs

@@bonniehowell4259 And even then he seemed incredibly troubled by that and worked to redeem himself.

He wasn't even a one-dimensional stereotype. If you want to see those types, take a look at Luigi the Italian chef and Cletus the slack-jawed yokel.

He even put up with snake!

You may not, which is good. And most people probably don’t. That doesn’t mean there aren’t others who associate him with actual Indian people and there aren’t racists who use this character as fuel.

@@Twhistle They would use _anything_ as fuel. If Gandhi was the only Indian they knew about, they'd bully Indians by calling them Gandhi. You know, just like there's nothing racist about Pocahontas, she was an actual historical character, but then you have people like Trump who nevertheless manage to turn it around as a pejorative. It's not the character who is to blame.

@@Twhistle Why should I let a few jerks without brains stop me from enjoying my favourite show in its purest?

​@@Twhistle people with a brittle spirit are put at the forefront of utter nonsense today. There is nobody offended by Apu, except for those with a brittle spirit.

Akhila Ramesh offensive to 1st generation indian-americans

Not to you because you live in India. But for an Indian living outside, this was their only representation on such a huge scale. I was often racially discriminated and called apu or asking where did you park your elephant or have your parents find a wife for you and many other stuff. So dont act as if you know what other people went through just because you didnt found it offensive.

@@Sahasrmankotwal "Where did you park your elephant" might be the funniest racial insult ever. And a self respecting Indian American would laugh at it. IMO. You're not a victim. You're just weak enough to be brainwashed to want to pretend to be a victim. Apu was a beloved American icon, and you don't deserve to associate with him.

Ungha Bungha then y do black people get offended when you call the n***a or mexican gets offended on toilet jokes or asian people hets offended on their eye jokes. Stop giving me that bullshit that it is ok for you so its ok for everyone else. Ofc it doesnt bother me now as i have matured and simpsons is not that relevant now as it used to be but i would never want my kids to be stereotyped like that. Plus i know it doesnt bother you anyways so stop trying to act mighty.

raiden z ofc it didnt happen to you so it never existed

Vivek Venkatachalam not to mention Apu is one of the best developed characters outside the main cast.

I love your comment! Well said!

Try living in America and being compared to this character everyday. No one watches Bollywood here bruh.

You can love a show while still acknowledging Apu was the ONLY South Asian representation for decades and generations of South Asian Americans have been bullied and endured racism because of a caricature on TV.

I liked old apu

Colbert was a comedian?

@@johnmac91 The bar is pretty low nowadays

Well said! 😊

Nicely said but the only incorrect thing is that Apu is vegetarian not vegan

Lactovegeterian*

What an idiotic take. Had someone yelled at you "Thank you! Come again" at you while you're going about your business you would know. If you're not Indian stfu.

Exactly, but people don’t get it.

maybe you should watch this en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Problem_with_Apu

@@sg04f why would I watch an entire documentary about a freaking cartoon character on a show. Also let me correct what I said before, maybe it is slightly offensive, but the Simpson’s has offended practically every type of person you could think of. That’s what comedy is and if people don’t get that, then that’s just sad.

@@nashym17 I don't think it is as simple as the way you put it (especially "...Simpson’s has offended practically every type of person you could think of. That’s what comedy is..") and that is why I suggested that you watch the documentary. Now please do not get me wrong, I am not telling you what to do (and I can only care less) but if you are genuinely interested in hearing both sides of the story and why exactly people are offended then perhaps the docu will help.

@@sg04f okay fair enough, but you said “And I can only care less” but the saying is “I couldn’t care less” because if you could care less then that means that you still care.

when was the last time you watched the simpsons

Despicable is a very very very strong word. It's far from despicable. I don't like it, but shut up

@@okok72277 But they’re ruining The Simpsons. lf you don’t Iike the show, fine, just don’t attack those who do

gen nye willy is scottish but point still stands

gen nye The Mexican bee was inspired by a real Mexican comedian called El Chaplin Colorado who dresses up in a suite just like bubble be man and you don't se mexican getting offended lol they even love speedy Gonzales... the only people getting offended are snowflake middle class babies haha

Also, White trailer park family, the Italian mob, and a Jewish entertainer (Kusty), people are too sensitive these days

Joe Holiday Republicans are too, make a joke about Christianity and see how fast they get their panties in a brunch, society as a whole is soft

herrikudo there is an Irish catholic in one episode

America NEEDS the Kwik-E-Mart. America NEEDS Apu.

sounds like you are very close to getting red-pilled. congrats. Far left identity racial politics will destroy western society.

agreed, just like far right. Neither are even close to being red pills.

I hope you didn't get too much English from dbz or you must've been screaming a lot in school.

I’m a liberal and I agree with you. Authoritarian, self-righteous liberals reflect badly on all of us. They may mean well, but they are choosing to fight the wrong battles. When the character was created, he was revolutionary, because there were very few Indian characters on television. Apu has a lot of great qualities - he’s a protagonist. I think he should be celebrated, instead of reviled. I absolutely despise when people try to inflict their politics on art. Art shouldn’t have to make everyone feel 100% comfortable. Even if Apu was an antagonist, The Simpson’s is a work of art. Artists should not be forced to change their vision just because some people don’t get it, or wish it was different, or don’t feel 100% happy and comfortable with the way something is portrayed. All humour, and all art, deals with aspects of society that some people will, inevitably, find uncomfortable. Think about stand-up comedians - the funniest ones deal with taboo subjects. Uncomfortable truisms are often funny. I’ve had comedians make fun of me for being blonde, for being American, for being white, and so on, and I never get offended, even though they’ve done it using American/blonde/white stereotypes. I know that those stereotypes don’t describe me, and I also know that the comedians don’t think that all, or even most blondes/Americans fit those stereotypes. But then, I am able to laugh at myself - I quite enjoy it, in fact. I think it’s something that everyone should learn to do. If people want a different Indian-American cartoon character on television, they can make their own art, their own show, in which the characters conform to their own empty, meaningless rules. I’ve noticed that regressive leftists have been trying to change a lot of art recently, so that it conforms with their ideals. This is not only wrong, it is both extremely worrying, and authoritarian. Art should be left alone, to be admired or reviled by the viewer, and left open to interpretation, both positive and negative. The onus should not be on the artists to conform to someone else’s vision, nor should artists have to maintain the impossible standard of pleasing all people, all of the time. Art should not have to be politically correct, and the best art often isn’t. Authoritarianism is increasing on both the right and left, albeit, in different ways. This really worries me, because ALL authoritarianism is regressive, and an impediment to creativity, empathy, and human progress...regardless of which side it’s on.

Well said.

He's 53.

54 now, this video was posted on his birthday!

Damn. Voicing a Simpson’s character by 23.

He's done shirtless scenes in some movies. The guy works out.

Tzisorey Tigerwuf It’s so sad that America has become so politically correct it’s lost its sense of humour.

Ahhh yes that would’ve been the best😂

Gold

Now Simpsons are racist for not having indian person. Oopsie woopse, another stupid problem for SJWs, that in reality isn't even a problem.

I'm Indian. We don't care for any "representation" I personally don't give 2 sh!ts about all this representation bullsh!t. Get rid of Apu ! Also, SJWs don't give a f about Indians or Asians. When it's either an Indian or Asian being made fun off no one cares...but when it's some other races ...there are cancellations. Not saying anyone should be cancelled...just pointing out the bias. For some reason it's okay to make fun of certain races while for others, it's not. I hate Apu and I'm glad he's gone.

They dont, the guy who voiced apu wasnt indian and thats why it was wrong

....I think you (like many) disliked the idea of Apu no longer being a part of The Simpsons... If the creators of The Simpsons had changed a few serious inaccuracies about Indian convenience store owners (e.g. they do not sell expired food fraudently) the character of Apu would have been more approved of by me... I do hope he comes back but I hope he is not a character who misrepresents Indian male convenience store owners... I hope his surname is clarified because it is really offensive (making fun out of South Indians who are known to have long surnames). I state as an Indian (born & raised in the West) who had South Indian schoolfriends.

@@Jill_of_trades this is a really nice outlook on it!

@@Jill_of_trades ITS A FUCKING SATIRE THEY DONT NEED TO CHANGE ANYTHING ITS A FUCKING TV ANIMATED SHOW THEY DONT NEED TO LOOK LIKE REAL PEOPLE AT ALL. THERE IS YELLOW PEOPLE.

@@kodiakwallander1728 take a deep breath.

@@Nuisance_Bear Yeah but they make me sick

I'm offended that a grown woman is voice a 13 year old boy.

And let's not forget Luigi the chef

I'd be offended by bumblebee man but whenever I catch a glimpse of daytime local t.v. which is rare, I just think... Damn.

Late night comedy turned into late night virtue signalling

Everyone is too scared to say anything other than siding with this PC BS culture. I bet that isn't even really how Hank truly feels.

Greg Gammago You didn't know? He had such an endearing role as David, didn't he? I particularly love him on the eve of the proposal, where he has to fight off Mike for Phoebe's hand. 😍😍 Too cute.

All the way from Minsk :)

Apu was the ONLY South Asian representation for decades. Generations of South Asians have been bullied and endured racism amplified by a caricature on TV. Learn when to stay out of a conversation.

i i It's obvious you're upset by this comment and i'm sorry. Just consider this Groundskeeper Willie is Scottish. He is the only Scottish representation on the show and yet no one seems to have a problem with it. I also feel the bullying is not right and some of it may be because of The Simpsons but I don't believe it is the sole reason. Once again it is cartoon. If people are offended by a caricature then just don't watch it. As for the buliies just ignore them. Also Apu is doing quite well for himself. Most Indians i've talked to here in Australia have 2 to 3 jobs. Apu has one job, has a cool car, he lives in a 2 storey house, he can provide income for his wife and 8 kids. He's doing quite well for someone who isn't considered royalty.

i i You and all the other sjw libtards try to find something offensive in everything. This person was right, every character on the show is a stereotype in some way. If south asians were bullied I can guarantee you it’s not because of some secondary character on an animated series. Some of the stereotypes of Apu are common among real life Indians and other south Asians. It’s a common stereotype that an Indian male will own or work in a convenience store, and that’s because a lot of them do. Look up the Indian comedian Russell Peters. He acknowledges the truths in a lot of these stereotypes and makes jokes about them.

Preach

I was actually quite offended when they did the episode where bart went to Australia, because they stereotyped us as thieves. Seriously, all the things about Australia that are well known and they choose to make it look like we're all thieves?

windows95 Nice

internet explorer. uh, not so nice!

Can you imagine Black Sabbath apologizing to Jerry Falwell for their music? Or Too Live Crew asking forgiveness from Tipper Gore? Crap ... I shouldn't have brought that up. Oh, well. Throw another book on the barbie.

Reminds me of all the times (100+) people have teased me with "thank you come again" with a goofy-toned accent.

Je suis Apu!

i hear chief wiggum lol

Sorry, 3 years later, but it can't be blamed on Apu. Kids don't have sufficient communication skills, so it is inevitable, that when someone is different, they get more attention from others, and some of those interactions are negative. If it isn't Apu, you could easily call someone Gandhi or some other real-life person. Now, a much more interesting character is Nelson. Because children see that his actions are often the ones that crack others up, kids might see him as a "role model". Who hasn't adopted his famous catch phrase "Ha-Ha", when someone fails in something. But there are episodes in "The Simpsons" where this character's background is also explained - he is from a poor family, without a father figure, has bad friends etc, so of course he might be jealous of others and also wants their attention, to be a part of the group... Maybe "The Simpsons" should instead be watched with a parent.

That may be true but it doesn’t change the outcome. Tell that to the victims.

@@Twhistle What victims? People who got their feelings hurt?

But lots of white people think he's offensive........so shouldn't you shut up and listen to them?

I am Indian and I completely agree with you. Bunch of over-sensitive people ruining comedy.

The people getting offended by Apu aren't Indian either. This is more fabricated outrage by white leftists who want to create another marginalized group that they can champion for ballots. It is cultural marxism. It is tribalism. It is divide and conquer. What we see as one absurd little event, the fake offense over a cartoon character is, in reality, one aspect of a much larger campaign to bring down a country. Great nations don't fall from military conquest, they fall from internal strife, and there is no better way to create internal strife than to break the people down into little tribes who all believe they are being oppressed by the other tribes, and then get the people to turn on each other. This is how the Roman Empire fell, and it is how the United States of America will fall.

just because you see it that way doesn't mean everyone else sees it that way.

Sam Aviles but it does mean he was written that way.

think people are more acting like there are indians doing other things apart from running convenience stores

michael, Apu himself has done more than run a convenience store. Besides, if you're complaining about that "representation," try bringing that up to the real Indian people running convenience in the real world. I'm sure they'll apologize for misrepresenting Indians. lol

Skyler Tesar not complaining about that repesentation just suggesting people might want another indian person doing something else. you know like they do irl. glad you got a laugh out of it though

One of my all time favourite Simpsons jokes was from that episode: Mr Simpson please! Disparaging the boot is a bootable offence!

Cause Aussies still understand how humour works. The PC media has cometely forgotten that.

CAUSE, Apu was marginalized, stereotyped and wasnt there just for an episode or season

Kevin Prasad me too man. As someone from the south, I love Cleetus. As someone of Italian descent, I love Big Tony. The Simpsons has given us so many lovable characters.

You don't speak for me. Sorry.

Mohammed Mustafa I never said that I speak for everyone.

Well said my friend. Well said.

If someone teases you kid calling appu, making fun of his accent, asking for elephant or cow worshipper, that your mom finds your girl you can't do it yourself etc. Would you enjoy this

They're not pretending though, it is actaully offensive

Linky Triforce Indians

Whenever I see him, I also hear a voice yelling 'COS SHE GOT A GREAT ASS!'

i like seeing him without the flesh, but to each their own

I always love seeing flesh in the Hank 😏

53bunnies STFU. The Simpsons is a shit show that hasn't been good in over a decade. It needs to be put out of its misery.

I agree with both of you

Are you kidding me? His answer was that of a coward. It might be a hard position to be in for a new up and coming actor, but for someone who's been in the business for 30+ years? He should have told all the complainers to fuck themselves

No You’re not, don’t worry

White liberals are the race + ethnicity 🚔. That is the explanation.

i don't really know anyone who even watches tv. everyone has gone mobile or to streaming platforms like youtube. seriously.

U did u have no friends

Bleeding gums Murphy? Dr Hibbert? Mike Tyson? The crazy cat Lady? Ned Flanders? Smithers? These characters are all offensive if you are a snowflake, the whole concept of the Simpsons is that it's a bunch of over exaggerated stereotypes...America has no idea what to believe anymore

@@nwonomad Yep! I don't get how so many people have so little a life that they have nothing better to concern themselves with than if the person voicing a character is the same race.

@@nimbly1693 I remember when it was a skill to do accents, Robin Williams built a career off doing funny accents

Blue Sky hanks a proper legend

Sarah Kazmi you mean.just normal What is funny about that

You would be surprised how NOT aware people are. Ignorance is prevalent everywhere.