'Trying to claim ownership of it is like trying to claim 'ketchup' or 'mayo.''
"You Are A Culinary Colonizer": People Are Calling For A Boycott Of David Chang's Momofuku After The Company Sent Cease-And-Desists To Asian-Owned BusinessesIf you're a food lover, you're probably familiar with David Chang. As one of the most visible celebrity chefs of our time, Chang is perhaps best known for founding the Momofuku restaurant group in 2004, which sparked nearly two decades of TV shows for centuries.
Momofuku trademarking chili crunch shows that having the approval of your community doesn’t matter if all you want to do is win. Amidst growing calls for the boycott of Momofuku products and businesses, as illustrated by the slew of negative comments onfrom the brand, it's impossible to know if all the brands who received cease-and-desists will comply or choose to enter costly legal battles instead. According to the Guardian, several smaller businesses they spoke with have already given in to Momofuku's demands and refused to go on the record with the publication about their experience for fear of retaliation.
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