That was the whole point of that diatribe. It was out of place, which was why it was funny. I do know (and have been) people who have done this on this topic.
Personally, for me, it dipped pretty far into uncanny valley from its execution. I'll concede the notion is pretty funny though, having experienced the same from my stint in IT.
...and they're fun to make fun of.
Sure, some people do. I laughed because it was funny, and I was the the type it was mocking.