Most importantly, yes he's not funny at all.
On the flash subject this is from this season's news:
Some of our users have been very worried about the fact that some major browsers will no longer support Flash, making our match viewer inoperable! Of course, we will develop a suitable replacement on time (before the end of the year) and make sure one of the most important facets of BB are still available for your viewing pleasure.
That's from the main man himself and we must assume its true as the alternative is unthinkable.