I'm really really sorry I couldn't get that project done on time, boss, but it was extremely important that I waste several hours playing 3D Pong. I knew you'd understand.

By the way, don't even bother emailing me to tell me your high score, because I'm only going to lie and say mine is higher. Does this reveal my inner nature as a spineless cringing liar?

Possibly.

Via metafilter again.