You snorted with laughter at Gerrys description of his boss. I did the same thing years ago reading a Spike Milligan book.
I think it was Adolf Hitler and my part in his downfall
Spike had got himself an overcoat that went right down to the floor. He loved this coat and thought it gave him a 'certain air'.
He asked his friend 'Do you think I look like Cab Calloway in this coat?'
His friend replied 'No, you look a c**t'