By Shazmeen Navrange
Simu Liu and the Debate Over Bubble Tea's Cultural Appropriation 🧋
Curious about the recent buzz surrounding Simu Liu and Bobba Tea? The actor recently appeared on Dragons Den as a guest star and investor, where he made headlines by attacking the founders of a Canadian Bobba Tea brand. The incident sparked a social media debate about cultural appropriation, leaving many wondering why Liu didn’t invest in the company.
So, why didn’t Liu invest in Bobba Tea and what made him angry? Here are the details.
Liu appeared on the Shark Tank-style series Dragons Dens in the premiere episode on October 10. Bobba brand founders Sebastien Fiset and Jess Frenette quickly took center stage to present their pitch, presenting a proposal to the judges asking for a $1 million investment for an 18% stake in the company.