Sherman Adams’ Fur Coat

Origin
Sherman Adams was a politician who first served as New Hampshire governor. He then became President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s White House Chief of Staff for five years. He had more control over the White House staff than Eisenhower did and handled many issues for him. He resigned after accepting an expensive vicuña overcoat and oriental rug from Bernard Goldfine, a Boston textile manufacturer who was being investigated for Federal Trade Commission violations. Vice president Richard Nixon told Adams he had to resign because Eisenhower could not directly fire him.

Effects
The coat lets the user effectively run any organization from behind the scenes for someone else, usually a friend or superior. However, the user will eventually suffer a severe mistake in their personal life that will negatively affect their career. The ensuing scandal usually ends with the person resigning from their position.