Again, fairly reasonable points.
On one hand, Wedge is right, the comparison is a bit extreme and the hyperbole made may overpower point you intended. However, on the other hand, in any casual conversation or remark, exaggeration is common. And though perhaps not greatly rhetorical, the point you were trying to make was adequately expressed. Unfortunately, due to the nature of expressing it, several other perspectives can be drawn from it as well. Therefrom is part of Wedge's argument.
Hmm...