What's the bar for inoffensive? That comes from Cincinnati, according to 'The Simpsons'

The Queen City just got mixed up in a Springfield controversy.

In Sunday's episode, "The Simpsons" addressed the issues over the stereotypical portrayal of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Kwik-E-Mart proprietor.

After visiting a bookstore, characters Marge and Lisa Simpson talk about how beloved characters from Marge's favorite childhood book now read as offensive and stereotypical.

So, Marge takes the offensive elements out of the book when she reads it to Lisa.

The result? A book that's now "as inoffensive as a Sunday in Cincinnati."

Oh, and the show indicates that an inoffensive Sunday in Cincinnati is not a good thing.

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Lisa next complains the self-edited book is now lacking.

“Something that started decades ago and was applauded and inoffensive, is now politically incorrect,” Lisa continues.

Producers also show the framed picture of Apu by Lisa's bed. So, it's very clear they are not talking about that book.

In 2017, comedian Hari Kondabolu took on the popular supporting character in "The Problem With Apu" documentary.

He responded to the episode Monday morning on Twitter.

USA Today contributed.