It's pretty egotistical to assume that everyone knows RT and his brand of humor. I don't know this guy from Adam. Fact, there was no clue in the STS article to suggest that it was not serious, hell I would take the hemorrhoid tip has being more of a joke before the paint tip. An apology is fine for the people that read this board, but believe or not, not everyone reads Bob's BB. Unfortunately, for RT it was irresponsible journalism and a correct apology and explanation would be better served in the next STS issue.