Let's say Big Boss B asks Staff C to commission some work from Freelancer F. Staff C, D, E, X, Y and Z all laugh and think they've misheard, since think the work is comically inappropriate and is the exact opposite of the strategy previously agreed with Big Boss B.
Staff Z later hears a credible rumour that Big Boss B is or was having an extra-marital affair with Freelancer F.
Clearly Big Boss B is being a dick. But should Staff Z say or do anything beyond sighing loudly (and looking for a new job in a less toxic workplace)?