In case it makes you feel any better: I immediately understood the reference, and I thought the joke was funny.

Oh, no need for scolding. It wasn't like you submitted this to HN yourself, and you're entitled to write whatever linkbait you like on your own blog. FWIW I found it mildly amusing.

Naw. It was funny. It was just too subtle for me the first time 'round (but I'm not the sharpest brick in the deck).