No irony intended - I was indeed genuinely ignorant of the fact that Fandir had posted in fancy dress and meant therefore that this is what he looked like in the 'real' world.
Don't worry, I very, very rarely attempt irony in writing and I am not very good at it! In speech, however, I can be a sarcastic sod.
Oh, and I didn't feel patronised, just glad to see things for what they are instead of always relying on my own limited (oand often muddled) understanding.
Jeez, now I am worried you might think this is irony too! I could end up in an never ending circle of attempting to make you believe me!