How old are Apu's octuplets? The Simpsons have the opportunity to have them grow up to be brain surgeons, physicists, etc. Sadly, the stereotype of first generation immigrants working 18 hrs a day in menial jobs is pretty accurate, but their sacrifices for their families typically have positive results in the second generation. Is Rajesh Koothrappali's accent on The Big Bang Theory OK because the actor is Indian (he doesn't speak like that in real life)?