Funny story...well not funny but comical for me!

I started rounds today with a new doctor. Never met him before and I said "So who is this new guy". The pharmacist said "Oh thats Dr. Mallet" as in the large hammer. So as the morning went on room to room..I heard several times "Dr. Mallet". Then later on I was standing next to him and noticed his coat. It was spelled Mullett. So eventually without thinking (in the middle of several people) I say " I spoke to Dr. Mullett and he said .......". One of the nurses said "Dont you mean Dr. Mallett"

So in rare Alabama form I said "I dont know about West Virginia, but where I'm from...Thats a mullett and if you could toss him 50 yards you'd be a winner". It was like a bad joke at a comedy club. No laughs and the dreaded turn and walk away.