In response, anAsianactivist and a small boba tea business ownerexclusivelyshared their reactions to thecontroversy.
That trendy sugary drink you are queued up for and you are never quite sure about its content.
Those days are over with Bobba, Sebastien added.
Im quite sure about its content, but yes, continue.
Last year we just launched two crazy innovations, Sebastien continued.
Including the first alcoholic ready-to-drink bubble tea in the world, but also our grab-and-go popping boba.
The dragons were subsequently invited to taste some of theQuebecoisentrepreneurs products.
Its very difficult to maintain the flavor.
Nevertheless, Simu insisted: Theres also an issue ofcultural appropriation.
The Shang-Chi actor went on to open up about his worry: Clearly youre doing very well.
What respect is being paid to this veryAsiandrink that has blown up around the world?
And is it in your teas?
Is it in your product development?
Who is on your staff who is on your cat table?
Sebastien replied that Bobbas best partner was based in Taiwan, where its recipes were being created.
Another person noted: But the popping bobba part isnt new?
A separate individual chimed in: Simu was 100% spot on!
Im disappointed in the other judges.
We brew fresh tea, cook our tapioca fresh, and also offer popping boba.
You know what we dont have red 40, and all those other ingredients.
But thanks for your healthier version that white people need, so they can feel safer.
I know some places that do boba on the side at restaurants use powdered boba bases.
We do not do that.
We have a go at use only fruit jams and brew real teas.
We dont use powdered dairy either.
So its really painful when they say something like traditional boba you arent sure of its contents.
Im sure of what it is.
We even make our own syrup with just sugar and water.
Reality TVis meant to attract viewers.
The episode showed an unfiltered example of what happens to Asians who speak up.
It was disappointing but not surprising to see them immediately attempt to dismiss and invalidate his critique.
The activist said that he believed Manjits investment came from a purely capitalistic vantage point.
It looks like [the entrepreneurs] are just in it for the cash grab, Tom added.
Tom continued: To be straightforward cultural appropriation is not a new topic.
Its never okay to bully and harass online.
But, you know, I think we can all agree.
Theres a line that you dont and shouldnt cross.
The actor concluded: Lets critique this idea of cultural appropriation.
Lets talk about it.
It is Cha or Chai depending on where youre from not Chai Tea, it is Naan notnaan bread.
Sharing cultures increases understanding and brings peace on earth, something our planet could use.
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving everyone, together we are better, and Im thankful for that.
You shouldve realized that it was offensive at that time with your fellow ethnic co-host.
A netizen penned: Can someone just give the woman the right script?
Its so cringyyyyy haha.
This video is not an apology at all.
None of it addresses the mistakes you did.
A viewer argued: Youre only putting this lame statement out now because people rightly called you out.
But I guess as long as your pockets are lined, you dont really care about appropriation.
And your whole chai/naan piece was pointless.
Dont make a run at educate now when you couldnt bring that same energy to support Simus point.
This statement is pathetic.
We can appreciate that this wasnt communicated effectively in the episode as English is our second language.
What we were comparing it to is the other ready-to-drink products like ours found in big box stores.
On the show, we were presenting our newest Bobba formula, which hasnt been released everywhere yet.
This is what we were referring to when we mentioned a healthier option on the show.
The dragons are successful businesspeople who use their own money to invest in promising ventures.
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The episode continued to draw negative feedback from viewers
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