No chance this was just a joke to begin with?

What difference does THAT make ?

Well, if it was, you got sucked in AGAIN!

Ok, ok, I admit it, I was kidding around about fishing in Central
Park. Although, after looking at a few websites, I may consider giving
it a shot someday.

I'd say my presentation was perfect. It took Ken less than 10 minutes
to swallow that one. By the way Ken, the pictures of my friends
newborn son in the fishing vest came out great.