Yeah it is somewhat funny simply because of how unfortunate it is for those that really wanted high elves playable on the Alliance side
But I think people are quick to gloat and snark and forget to think to themselves how they would feel if something they had been wanting for a long time was given to them but twisted.
Like if Draenor Orcs had been Alliance, granted Alliance Draenor were as unrealistic as Alliance High Elves and sure it'd be funny but also very unfortunate for those who wanted them on the Horde side.
If that makes any sense