Academy President's “Dick Pope” Oscar Flub Sparks Twitter Frenzy

Twitter users were quick to call out the #dickpoop gaffe.

The Oscars are set to honor the top movie of the year, but Twitter is focusing on no. 2.

Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president, mispronounced Dick Pope's name while announcing his nomination for best cinematography for the film "Mr. Turner."

Isaacs immediately corrected herself after realizing her mistake.

But it was too late. Twitter users were quick to call out the #dickpoop gaffe. Check out some of the tweets below.

The academy has not responded to a request for comment.

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