The Internet vibrates again with a Wheel of Fortune mishap that is as hilarious as disconcerting platypus.
On the April 30 installment of the beloved game show, Apopka, Florida native Kimberly Wright made a costly mistake in her assumption, resulting in a loss of $7,250.
In the quick round, when the puzzle board displayed “DU _ _ – _ _ LLED PLATYPUS,” Wright decided to guess an additional letter instead of trying to solve the puzzle.
Even though “duck-billed platypus” was the obvious answer, Wright, possibly valuing Internet infamy more than cash, decided to spice things up by asking Pat Sajak for an “F.” Why make it easy when you can make it memorable?
Instead, competitor Marie Kioski solved the puzzle and secured the prize money along with a trip to the Margaritaville Vacation Club Rio Mar in Puerto Rico.
Of course, Wright’s images Wheel of Fortune The bug reached X (formerly Twitter).
Wheel of Fortune Fans took to social media faster than a turn of the wheel, in disbelief at Wright’s incredible mistake. “[It] “It was clearly a duck-billed platypus and the lady asked for an F; it’s like reverse autocorrect,” he said, exasperated. fan tweeted.
“Oh God, that was painful. F??” each other fan wrote. “She thought the platypus was full? With what exactly?
“I’ve never been more infuriated watching the Ferris wheel,” added a third fan. “Where did this lady think an F was going to go in this puzzle?” another fan wrote, adding a thinking face emoji.
Since its debut in 1975, “Wheel of Fortune” has been a television staple. However, the program is about to undergo a significant transformation.
At 76 years old, Pat Sajak has witnessed numerous mistakes throughout his forty years as a presenter. However, the current 41st season marks his farewell. The esteemed TV host plans to retire on June 7, concluding with a season finale appropriately named “Thanks for the Memories,” according to Rotten Tomatoes.
“It has been a wonderful journey and I will have more to say in the coming months. Thank you very much to all. (At least it will keep the clickbait sites busy!),” Sajak shared. in X. For the moment he will remain as producer of the series.
Ryan Seacrest will replace Sajak, while Vanna White will continue her beloved role as a card-turner on the ABC show.
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