[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

As Denethor presented his annual budget report, Gandalf realised that political apathy in Minas Tirith was at an all-time high.

OR

Gandalf realises too late that he forgot to send out Denethor's birthday party invitations.

OR

Gandalf's two-step jig was an utter failure: it had Denethor bowing in disgust and it had Pippin retreating swiftly.