Eh, my read on it was sort of "Sorry for being such a wet blanket, BUT..." It is kind of a polite apology that indicates "I know people here are excited, but a

Eh, my read on it was sort of "Sorry for being such a wet blanket, BUT..." It is kind of a polite apology that indicates "I know people here are excited, but as someone in the know, I don't think it is exciting. And I don't really mean to be a party pooper, but y'all need to calm down, because this is not that exciting. Seriously." Lots of talented people get used to being hated on for being more knowledgeable than other people. It often fosters verbal ticks to cope with the social and emotional BS.