Spy vs. Spy

Code word greetings and answers used by alleged Russian agents, counter-agents and counter-counter agents to verify a contact’s identity:

“Excuse me – didn’t we meet in Beijing last year?”
“No, but your pants are on backward.”

“Could we have met at Summerfest in 2008?”
“Yes, we might have. Were you the guy who dumped a beer down my back?”

“Pardon me, is there a poultry processing plant nearby?”
“Yes, it’s right next to the tuxedo rental store.”