I decided that the person it was directed too is only gruff and callous on the outside, and teasing isn't as much fun with the target gets legitimately butt-hurt over it. If someone doesn't have thick enough skin, or just can't build a bridge and get over it, then I should probably leave them be. The last thing I want is to be the source of long term bitterness, especially when the sensitive person has an arsenal of high-powered weapons lol.
that, and it came off as a little self glorifying which, believe it or not, is not my style.