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Bubble trouble: Boba company apologizes 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.”
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There’s an issue of taking something that’s very distinctly Asian in its identity and quote-unquote ‘making it better’, which I have an issue with.”
Bubble tea company apologizes after Dragons' Den cultural appropriation spat
A Quebec company has apologized following an appearance on CBC's Dragons' Den, during which celebrity judge Simu Liu expressed concerns that the brand was culturally appropriating a Taiwanese beverage.
Canadian drink company tastes controversy after Simu Liu raises cultural appropriation questions
Controversy bubbled for a Canadian drink company after its founders drew the ire of a Marvel superhero on an episode of a “Shark Tank”-style reality series.
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,
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,
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Simu Liu, bubble tea, and 'Dragons' Den': Why TikTok is in an uproar
"The popping boba is new," Minhas commented, displaying a complete lack of knowledge about bubble tea. "I can't say I've had that." Popping boba is in fact not new, which will be ...
Origins and cultural impact of boba tea, Taiwan's iconic drink
Typically a combination of milky tea and chewy tapioca ‘pearls’, the beverage also known as boba tea is so beloved it was the ...
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Boba tea brand in chaos after Simu Liu’s ‘cultural appropriation’ criticism sparks TikTok firestorm
According to Fiset and Frenette, Bobba offers “unique” ready-to-drink bubble tea with “popping boba.” Bubble tea typically combines flavorful milk or regular tea with chewy tapioca balls ...
Actor Simu Liu calls out Quebec entrepreneurs for cultural appropriation of Bobba Tea, threatens fans to steer clear of harassment
In the episode, Liu-the visiting Dragon-commented that he was not comfortable with their plan. He was worried about "disturbing" the bubble tea becau ...
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Bubble trouble: Boba company in hot water after Simu Liu raises concerns of cultural appropriation
But even though bubble tea is most commonly associated with tapioca pearls, popping boba is certainly not new — it’s been on Asian bubble tea menus for decades. Minhas offered Fiset and ...
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Boba company apologizes after Simu Liu raises concerns of cultural appropriation
But even though bubble tea is most commonly associated with tapioca pearls, popping boba is certainly not new — it’s been on Asian bubble tea menus for decades. Minhas offered Fiset and ...
A boba business storm is brewing, and a 'Shang-Chi' star is in the middle of it
Simu Liu, who was representing his VC firm on "Dragons' Den," criticized two entrepreneurs' pitch for a healthier boba drink.