Historical clue formulations

• Make it well known that you know someone well-known well — 2022-01-04
• Say "When I was with my good friend Barack last week ...," e.g. — 2017-08-08
• Say "When I met the Dalai Lama last year," say — 2016-02-28
• Try to impress at a party, say — 2013-05-15
• Try to impress by association — 2012-12-28
• Imply ties with V.I.P.'s — 2011-05-17
• Try to impress in a conversation, say — 2010-04-12
• Try to impress, in a way — 2004-04-17
• Attempt to impress, as in conversation — 1999-09-22
• Attempt to impress, as in conversation — 1995-03-29