Actor Harry Shearer criticizes The Simpsons for going 'woke' and replacing him as the voice of Dr. Hibbert with a black actor, calling it an unnecessary decision fueled by 'woke fascism.' He argues that as long as he is not demeaning black people, there should be no issue with a white actor voicing a black character.
Key Points
Harry Shearer criticizes the decision to replace him as the voice of Dr. Hibbert with a black actor
Shearer argues that as long as he is not demeaning black people, there should be no issue with a white actor voicing a black character
Raises questions about the impact of 'woke culture' on entertainment industry and casting decisions
Pros
Raises important questions about the impact of 'woke culture' on entertainment industry
Promotes discussion on racial representation and voice casting in animated shows
Cons
Potentially dismisses legitimate concerns about racial representation in media
Could perpetuate stereotypes or insensitivity in character portrayals