Sort of like "denial isn't just a river in Egypt"? Only there's not a near-miss homophone, which makes it pretty "ching-chong-ding-dong" in my book, and best avoided.

Like, if you're gonna make a pun, make an actual pun. But it should be based on a real word, English or not.

I solicited Biyi's opinion on this question. She doesn't find it offensive, but did raise a bit of an eyebrow at it. (For what it's worth, both 'ti' and 'ping' are valid syllables in Mandarin, but I don't think there's even any word in Chinese that combines them.)

I've never heard that phrase before, but if there isn't a Tipping, China, I'm going lean on "sounds racist and even if it's not there's a better way to say whatever it is you're trying to get across"

Yeah, sure it could be worse, but if you have to stop and think about it, probably best not to say it.

if you have to stop and think about it, probably best not to say it.

This is my theory.

Think twice, speak once?

Deena! My friend Jack just created an IG specifically for showing off his makeup lewks! [link] Thought your son might be interested (& anyone else. Jack is one of my fave people in the world!)

What is the difference between jealousy and envy? There is an adorable young couple here, and they make me both happy and sad. Is jealousy wanting something specific someone else has and envy wishing you had something like it?

I would call that envy. And perfectly understandable.

Connie I was just wondering that the other day! Like I have a recent ex who is now in a v happy relationship. And I'm happy for her—she's great and deserves some awesome. And I don't want to be dating her. But it still hurts somehow.