Bubble Tea Brand Faces Backlash Over Cultural Appropriation Claims
Bobba, a Canadian company, apologizes after Dragons' Den controversy involving actor Simu Liu's concerns about cultural sensitivity.
- Bobba, a bubble tea company from Quebec, was criticized for cultural appropriation during its pitch on Canada's Dragons' Den.
- Actor Simu Liu raised concerns about the company's approach to marketing bubble tea, a drink with Taiwanese origins.
- Following the episode, Bobba issued an apology acknowledging the backlash and the need for cultural sensitivity.
- Dragons' Den investor Manjit Minhas withdrew her investment amid the controversy and public criticism.
- Simu Liu urged fans to stop sending death threats to the company, emphasizing the importance of respectful dialogue.