"Not been the best week of your career, has it?" I suggested.
"Flob-a-dop," replied Dave.
"I didn't catch that."
"Flob-a-dop."
"MAVIS! Come in here a minute, please. I want you to witness something."
Returning to Dave. "Can you tell me what your name is?"
"Flob-a-dop."
"And your date of birth?"
"Flob-a-dop."
"Mavis - your assessment?"
"I'd say Dave is now a flower-pot man and therefore you are toast."