It strikes me as an attempt at attention-getting, which in my experience often comes from insecurity. I'm not saying this is the case with this guy, but there's

It strikes me as an attempt at attention-getting, which in my experience often comes from insecurity. I'm not saying this is the case with this guy, but there's just no need for it. So yes, I think he has some issues due to this particular expression of his sense of humor. It's not like I'm scared away by the language used - it was more cringe-inducing than anything.