Chip, nah. Not just “welcome to aviation” nah either. I mean seriously. If someone is sufficiently anxious that a bit of teasing will hinder their performance, that’s a long-term hazardous attitude or mental health issue. Pricking the balloon of a pregnant silence also brings out the embarrassed laughs and stories we’ve all got.
If I was on ground that day I hope I would have been quick enough to tell Stewart he was going to be billed for 7 landings.