Welllllll....you could say something like,

"Shhhhhh...what's that sound? Oh wait, that is the sound of me not giving a rip what men think."

Then again, that would probably start a war.

How about putting the joke AGAIN, just as he described, then inviting readers everywhere to vote on the best version. That way you get lots of traffic to your site and probably some loyal, weekly readers. Can't hurt....and this way you've catered to both sexes....

And finally, you could tell him to go jump in the lake and wait on someone to rescue him....Tell him I'll be right there.....(NOT)LOL!