Yes, yes, he's always poking fun at me....
Something told Dean it wasn't the time for poking fun.
Emotion expressed honestly is nice, something that stands up, even if someone tries poking fun at it.
Guys are known for teasing and poking fun at girls they like, such as on the playground in elementary school, and some guys never grow out of it.
Develop a 50th birthday party theme that honors the person without poking fun at his or her age unless you are positive it is something he or she would want.