As much as I appreciate the dramatic setup, that's not been a thing for AGES. Did you like, miss the memo or something? We've been leading each other on for so long, having our fun, yanking our chains... Can't believe you glossed over that one detail.
Look, I know we like to do this pithy little spite disco routine, but this is a bit low even for you. For future reference, you should pay attention to what other people want to be called.
Credit where it's due, there's a lot of theming or whatever packed into the assertion, but I just resent the association. It's hokey. I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, though. Let's just pretend you weren't super duper paying attention.
Asshole.