Simu Liu accused a company of cultural appropriation. It sparked an important conversation.
Simu Liu tore into two entrepreneurs on 'Dragon's Den' for cultural appropriation of bubble tea. The reaction says a lot.
Simu Liu Calls Out Boba Tea Company Over Cultural Appropriation Concerns
Simu Liu had some constructive criticism for two contestants on a Shark Tank-style reality competition show, after he claimed their product appropriated Asian culture.
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.
Simu Liu, bubble tea and cultural appropriation: How an episode of Dragons’ Den backfired for a Canadian business
A Quebec based bubble tea company pitched their product idea on a recent episode of Dragons’ Den featuring Simu Liu as a panelist. They have since received a storm of hate on social media due to their product being embroiled in conversations about cultural appropriation.
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,
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.”
Canadian drink company tastes controversy after Simu Liu raises cultural appropriation questions
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Good Taste: A mood ring, but for boba
1011 Sip Tea (2127 Irving Street, SF) offers beet-colored red boba as an interesting option on an eclectic menu that has ...
“Cultural Appropriation” Scandal On Dragons’ Den Prompts Threats Against Bobba Entrepreneurs
Dragons’ Den is facing backlash over cultural appropriation after two white entrepreneurs from Québec, Canada, pitched a “better” version of boba tea. The episode sparked particular disappointment ...
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Simu Liu Divides The Internet By Accusing Boba Tea Company Of Cultural Appropriation
While appearing on the show "Dragon's Den," movie star Simu Liu felt that a white-owned boba company was culturally ...
Ravin's Donuts & Boba Tea to open new shop this month in Apple Valley
The long wait is nearly over as the owners of Ravin's Donuts & Boba Tea will open their new Apple Valley store just in time ...
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Krak Boba Opens 17th Franchise Location
Innovative boba brand Krak Boba continues to dominate the boba market with its 17th franchise location — and first in Indiana — set to open in Notre Dame on Saturday, October 19. Founded on a ...
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Two bubble tea shops close in Richmond plaza
Two bubble tea stores in the same Richmond plaza have closed, but two new stores are expected to open soon. Union Square ...
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 ...