I hate to be the one to say this, but at several degrees of removal it's impossible for us to know the difference. People can and sometimes do interpret and re-interpret statements or behavior from intended meaning into something entirely different.
Here's one such example I've personally witnessed:
"Maybe you should consider that your life choices have consequences."
"Is that a threat? Because I can go get the police right now."
Here's one such example I've personally witnessed:
"Maybe you should consider that your life choices have consequences."
"Is that a threat? Because I can go get the police right now."