Everybody knows Dave, and apparently Dave knows everybody, too.
Dave is always name-dropping around the office, and finally his boss got fed up with his bragging. So, he calls him into the office and tells him, "Put up or shut up, Dave. Either prove you know these people, or stop all the name-dropping. It's annoying everyone in the office."
Dave replies, "I'm not bragging. I really do know a lot of people. Name anyone, and I'll prove it if I know them."
His boss thinks about it and says, "Fine! How about Tom Cruise?"
Dave: "Tom? We go way back. We went to school together. If you want, I can call him as proof."
Boss: "I have a better idea."
So the two hop a plane to Hollywood where they get dropped off in front of Tom Cruise's mansion. They ring the doorbell, and as soon as Cruise opens the door, he grins and says, "Dave! What a surprise! Come on in and have a beer so we can catch up!"
The boss was amazed, but also sketptical that somehow he was set up. So he says, "I'm still not convinced. This might have been sheer luck."
Dave: "Go ahead then. Name someone else."
Boss: "How about the President?"
Dave: "Joe? I've known him forever."
So at the airport, they change their flight and head for DC. After they arrive, they go straight to the White House and join the public tour.
As the tour group rounded the corner near the Oval Office, President Biden came out. He immediately shouted, "Dave, you old sumbitch! How are you?"
The boss was shocked. No way did Dave have the opportunity to set this up. But, he was still skeptical.
Boss: "You're either the best prankster that ever lived, or you're just really lucky I picked those names. I' m still not 100% convinced."
Dave: "Okay. Let's try again, and this time make it more difficult."
Boss: "I've got it! You might know people in this country, but I'm betting you never met the Pope!"
Dave: "Met him? Why, he and I go way back!"
And off to Rome they go ...
Standing in the courtyard of Vatican City waiting for the Pope to appear on his balocny for the evening blessing, Dave looked around nervously.
Dave: "There's a LOT of people here. I don't think I'll be able to get the Pope's attention among this crowd. So, I tell you what. I know the guards. If they agree, I'll join the Pope up on the balcony. Just keep looking that direction."
Boss: "i still think you're pulling my leg, but go ahead -- I'll be here."
About 30 minutes later, the Pope walks out onto the balcony, and Dave is right by his side!
As Dave makes his way back to his boss, he sees a commotion and lots of paramedics and police. When he gets closer, he sees his boss lying down while EMTs attend to him.
Dave: "Oh no! What happened?"
Boss: "This was the final straw. I think I suffered a heart attack, and it's all because of you!"
Dave: "Me? Just because I know Tom Cruise, Joe Biden and the Pope?"
Boss: "That wasn't what did it. The final straw was when you walked out onto that balcony, and the guy standing beside me said, 'Who's that guy standing next to Dave?'"
