Simu Liu calls out ‘cultural appropriation’ in Dragon Dens’ Bobba pitch
Actor Simu Liu criticized Quebec entrepreneurs on Canada’s Dragons’ Den for cultural appropriation of boba tea. Liu, a guest Dragon, opposed their product Bobba, calling it ‘disturbing bubble tea.’ Despite criticism, Bobba secured an investment from another Dragon, Manjit Minhas, who later withdrew after backlash. Bobba’s founders issued an apology, committing to cultural education.