I think this guy's comment was one of those instances wehre you have to know the author to get the humor. Irony and flippancy do not come over well among strangers, especially in print. As one of the potentially offended older women on the board, I'm prepared to take Smurf's word for it that, knowing the guy, this was funny, not meant to be taken literally, and no offense intended. We can put our guns back in their holsters and pick up those teacups again, pinkies poised.