Simu Liu, boba tea and Cultural Appropriation

Simu Liu Just Called Out Cultural Appropriation on ‘Dragon’s Den.’ Here’s What You Need to Know–and How You Can Avoid Similar Claims
Actor and investor Simu Liu used his recent appearance on Canada’s Dragon’s Den show to ask exactly that. In the quest for convenient, healthy drink alternatives, some companies–like the Quebec-based brand Bobba that pitched Dragon’s Den investors–have left the culture of Asian tea making in the dust.
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's boba company critique reignites debate on cultural appropriation
Simu Liu's recent critique of a Canadian bubble tea company on "Dragons’ Den" has reignited the debate surrounding cultural appropriation. Liu argued that the company's pitch for a ready-to-drink boba tea lacked respect for the beverage's Asian origins,
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.
Boba Tea Company Apologizes After Simu Liu Raises Concerns About Cultural Appropriation
A boba tea company issued an apology after being involved in a cultural appropriation scandal following their appearance on Simu Liu's show '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.
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 the issue of cultural appropriation. “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,” he said.
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.”
The Simu Liu & Bobba ‘Dragons’ Den’ Controversy, Explained
Actor and investor Simu Liu called out bubble tea company, Bobba, for cultural appropriation on the Canadian TV show, 'Dragons’ Den.' The post The Simu Liu & Bobba ‘Dragons’ Den’ Controversy, Explained first appeared on Spoon University.
Here’s Why Simu Liu Might Back an Asian American Boba Tea Brand
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Boba tea controversy: What Simu Liu said after is also important
Simu Liu and his remarks on a reality show have stirred up a boba tea controversy but no one listened to what he said after.
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 ...
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 ...