My boss plays these games. "I just got back from a super-secret conference where someone you don't know--and can't ask questions of--gave me a private demonstr

My boss plays these games. "I just got back from a super-secret conference where someone you don't know--and can't ask questions of--gave me a private demonstration of how they're doing ___ using nothing but Coca-Cola and Mentos. Your request for funding for ___ is denied, but I'll meet you halfway-- here's a pack of Mentos."