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Canadian Drink Company Faces Backlash After Simu Liu Raises Cultural Appropriation Concerns

  • Actor Simu Liu criticized Quebec-based bubble tea brand Bobba on "Dragons' Den" for cultural appropriation, challenging their claims of "improving" traditional Asian bubble tea.
  • Liu opted not to invest, citing concerns about profiting from a culturally significant product without proper representation.
  • Bobba later apologized for their remarks and pledged to re-evaluate their branding and marketing strategies.