# @nextshark on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CyT4BOvp999
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/9239774-nextshark-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-10-12T19:30:18.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NextShark (@nextshark) — https://gondola.cc/nextshark

## Caption

Why are people mad at Better Boba, and what does it have to do with ACCOUNTIBILITY?⁠
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The Portland-based boba business caused a stir amongst netizen for their term 'better' when talking about their take on the classic Taiwanese drink.⁠
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The Better Boba team released a statement to NextShark addressing the comments and concerns.⁠
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***CORRECTION: not EVERYONE is mad***

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## Tags

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