Yes, that was the reference!

Possibly too obscure. I can't tell whether I'm being downvoted by optimists who missed the joke, or by pessimists who got it.

Most sarcasm worsens discussion. And the comment guidelines say Don't be snarky.[1]

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

Haha, I downvoted you from the first category (until I read this comment).