Thanks for that helpful suggestion. I tried what you said. But his name is still funny.
No, you did not. You merely responded impulsively. Like most people, your efforts at humor fail. Don't feel bad; the vast majority of the population are simply unfunny when trying to be comedic. They may garner some laughs from friends, family and coworkers, but they are not genuine. That's why genuinely funny people are a rarity and get paid to ply their skills.