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.
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 ...
Dragons’ Den ‘cultural appropriation’ controversy unpacked after investor pulls $1,000,000 offer
A Marvel star who accused owners of a boba tea company of ‘cultural appropriation’ during a recent episode of Dragons’ Den ...
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Bubble tea company apologizes after Dragons' Den cultural appropriation spat
They touted their brand's popping boba pearls and an alcoholic version of the beverage. Liu, a Chinese Canadian actor and investor, said he was concerned about "this idea of disrupting or ...
“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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Bubble trouble: Boba company in hot water after Simu Liu raises concerns of cultural appropriation
Bubble tea — or boba — is a traditionally Taiwanese tea-based drink with tapioca balls that has exploded in popularity ...
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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 ...