Simu Liu calls out 'cultural appropriation'
Simu Liu Called Out a Boba Company for Cultural Appropriation—Here’s Why It Needed to Be Said
Things got heated on a recent episode of the Canadian Shark Tank, and Liu's viral critique made plenty of valid points.
Simu Liu accused a company of cultural appropriation. It sparked an important conversation.
"What respect is being paid to this very Asian drink?" That question was top of mind for Simu Liu on a recent episode of CBC's "Dragons' Den," the Canadian equivalent of "Shark Tank." The owners of a Quebec-based bubble tea brand called Bobba presented their take on the "trendy,
Actor Simu Liu calls out boba company over cultural appropriation
A tempest in a teacup (with a side of tapioca pearls) has been brewing on social media. So why is TikTok in an uproar over bubble tea - and cultural appropriation? The saga kicked off last week, when an episode of “Dragons’ Den” aired Thursday on Canadian network CBC.
Mississauga’s Simu Liu calls out death threats against company featured on Dragon’s Den
Actor Simu Liu posted a video online asking people to stop making death threats against a company he criticized on a Dragon's Den episode.
Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu criticises boba brand for appropriating Asian culture
Canadian boba tea brand Bobba has issued a public apology after Marvel actor Simu Liu accused the company of cultural appropriation during an appearance on CBC’s Dragons' Den .
Simu Liu, bubble tea, and 'Dragons' Den': Why TikTok is in an uproar
The Dragons' Den episode aired last Thursday, and TikTok has been in an uproar ever since. Users have blasted Bobba and its founders, accusing them of racism and cultural appropriation. "That is literally the same container of popping bobas at the Asian grocery store with a different marketing sticker," commented TikTok user golf Catty.
Bubble trouble: Boba company in hot water after Simu Liu raises concerns of cultural appropriation
A bubble tea company called Bobba is in hot water after Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu voiced concerns about cultural appropriation on CBC’s “Dragons’ Den.”
Bubble tea brand called out by Simu Liu apologizes after backlash
Canadian bubble tea company Bobba has issued an apology following criticism from actor Simu Liu on the reality show “Dragons' Den.” Liu, who appeared as a guest investor on the show, took issue with the company's pitch for a ready-to-drink boba tea,
Company apologizes after Simu Liu confrontation over bubble tea
Bobba — have apologized after their Dragons’ Den pitch prompted actor and would-be investor Simu Liu to accuse them of cultural appropriation, sparking an internet backlash.
Boba Tea Company Apologizes After Simu Liu Raises Concerns About Cultural Appropriation
A boba tea company apologized after Simu Liu called them out for cultural appropriation on his Canadian reality series Dragons' Den. During a recent episode of Dragons' Den, which is a Canadian version of Shark Tank,
Simu Liu asks fans to stop sending death threats to boba company amid “Dragons' Den ”backlash: 'It's never okay to make threats'
"I just don’t want the legacy of this segment to be pitchforks and people fearing for their safety." Simu Liu is asking his ...
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Simu Liu asks fans to stop ‘bullying’ bubble tea brand amid ‘cultural appropriation’ stir
Simu Liu is hustling to turn down the heat on a Canadian bubble tea company after criticism of its televised sales pitch ...
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Simu Liu eyes investing in a different bubble tea business
Canadian actor Simu Liu has hinted at possibly investing in a US boba business after a Canadian company received backlash for ...
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Actor Simu Liu calls for calm amid boba controversy
Liu, who is the show’s first Chinese-Canadian “Dragon,” called out Bobba for trying to “disrupt bubble tea,” and highlighted ...
Simu Liu Asks ‘Dragons’ Den’ Fans To Stop “Death Threats & Harassment” Against Boba Company Amid Backlash
Simu Liu was a guest dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, the Canadian version of Shark Tank. After a clip of Liu criticizing a boba ...