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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.
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