feigned
slip of the tongue, used to introduce
people with doctorates who you, personally, don't
rate.
Harvey: Norman, I'd like you to meet my esteemed colleague,
Dr. Suess - I mean - Dr. Losifer.
Norman: I'm sure it's a pleasure to meet you Dr. Losifer.
Dr. Losifer: Norman, any friend of whatshisname is -. Anyway Norman, just call me
Phil. How do YOU spell Dr. Seuss?