Heh. It didn't seem like an outlandish question to me, generally people quote others or don't add a name for "Rule # about X".
The irony/humor comes from the contrast of saying something completely obvious, but couching it in the quotable quotes phrasing of something remarkably insightful.
I'd point out his profile but I imagine that would garner even more negative attention. ;)
If a friend emails to suggest going out to dinner, I might reply "My name is Ted Unangst and I approve this message", aping the words at the end of presidential candidate commercial. My friends don't actually need to be told my name; it's just funny.