And just so I'm clear, if they want to keep that momentum - and stay - then that is their challenge. They should be free to try, but are they expecting congratulations and medals?

They should know what they are trying to do.
And yes, he wanted to keep his edgyness, by saying it was just a test, his test for us, GASP DID WE PASS D': ?? <---That is not a real "just kidding"
*dr. phil face*