Nah, you just kept in your back pocket until the opportunity arose to win some internet points with it.
But wait, that's not accurate, is it? No, because the most cynical interpretation of someone's behavior rarely is accurate.
My reaction to OP was to wonder who in my life could use a friend. I'd like to think that's exactly what OP was hoping for.
My favorite part of the internet is the way it allows me to make authentic connections with other people. If you're unable to find that for yourself online, I'm sorry for you.