Prolly cuz u (lol had to leave that text lingo) told her what he wished he would have said. If someone is going to pierce their face or put quarter sized holes in their ears they should know people will do a double take. If they get sassy then they deserve that sass right back.
Same goes for wearing skimpy clothes that doesn't hide much. If you wear things that will draw attention to you and it works then don't be surprised.