Wheel of Fortune Fans Outraged Over Unfair Denial of $40,000 Prize
Fans of Wheel of Fortune are furious after a contestant, Megan, was denied a $40,000 prize she may have rightfully earned. The controversy started during a bonus round where Megan, a high school choir director from California, had to solve a two-word puzzle under the “Living Thing” category.
The Puzzle Controversy
When the puzzle was revealed, it showed the phrase “_ N’R _ _ .” After some careful letter choices, Megan revealed “P_N’ RC _ D” on the board. As the timer ran out, Megan quickly shouted “Pink Orchid” (or something very similar), but the correct answer was not immediately accepted. When the timer ended, the board lit up with the correct letters spelling “Pink Orchid.”
Host’s Reaction and Disagreement
Host Pat Sajak, seeing that Megan’s response might be right, showed a $40,000 prize estimate card, only for Megan to end up with $14,007 instead. Fans watching at home were outraged. Many viewers believe that Megan’s response should have been accepted, and they voiced their frustrations on social media. Some viewers, who had even read the subtitles or lip-read, were certain that Megan had said “Pink Orchid” clearly.
Social Media Outrage
One fan tweeted, “She said ‘Pink Orchid,’ and you didn’t give her the prize. Totally unfair!” Another viewer, who’s deaf in one ear, commented, “I clearly heard her say it! You owe her the money.” The outcry over this incident has sparked a wider debate about the fairness of Wheel of Fortune rulings.
More Criticism: Recent Rhyme Controversy
The tension didn’t end with Megan’s puzzle. Fans were also upset over a recent Wheel of Fortune episode where the “Rhyme Time” category caused confusion. Viewers disagreed with the answer “Absolutely Positively,” arguing that the two words didn’t rhyme. The ongoing complaints show fans’ growing dissatisfaction with how the game show handles its rules.
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