OK, this is an example of 'engage brain before opening mouth'. My husband works for a very large international company, probably the world leaders in their field. At a recent management meeting, one of the Directors asked "Just how many people work in Mr. *******'s department?"
My husband piped up "about half!" Yes he has still got a job, the directors did actually see the funny side. Ive asked him to keep his mouth shut in future - we still have a mortgage to pay!