Those are the times where it's good to laugh at yourself and lighten the situation..
As for the battery.. it's good to leave the lights on to run the battery down a couple times a year.. Recharging it will churn up the stuff that has settled to the bottom over time.. It'll last longer..
But you should put a charger on it and not rely on the alternator to give it a proper charge..
Sooo.. it's all good....