The mix of politics, extravagance, and cryptocurrencies promised an explosive cocktail. It mainly resulted in culinary discomfort and hollow speech. During the highly selective dinner organized by Donald Trump to honor the biggest holders of his eponymous memecoin, one guest did not hold back: "ridiculous,” "junk," "bullshit." The event, meant to embody the seriousness of a committed crypto turn, turned into unintentional satire. And it was the hors d'oeuvres, like the promises, that went down poorly.