A truly surprising turn of events left “Wheel of Fortune” viewers in utter disbelief as the creators of the puzzle decided to spice things up with a solution that quickly became controversial.
The contestant, Adam Goodell, walked away with a hefty sum of $2,450 in his pocket. However, the solution to the puzzle was anything but ordinary and sparked a variety of reactions, leaving the audience grappling between uproarious laughter and confusion.
Now, you may be wondering – what was the eyebrow-raising puzzle that got everyone talking? It turned out that Goodell’s winning phrase was “brushing up on my Italian sausage.” Yes, you read that right!
This puzzling phrase was the product of a before-and-after style puzzle, merging the phrases “brushing up on my Italian” and “Italian sausage.” The word “Italian” served as the glue binding the two phrases, resulting in a solution that strayed a little too far from the show’s usual wholesome, family-friendly image.
The reaction on social media was swift and mixed, to say the least. Fans of the well-loved show were quick to take to Twitter to express their surprise and amusement, with some labelling the phrase “kinky” while others found it absolutely hilarious. Indeed, the incident from the February 2020 season quickly set the internet ablaze with a flurry of tweets.
One fan, unable to contain their disbelief, shared a screengrab of the peculiar puzzle solution, remarking: “Yeah, I don’t know about this one #wheeloffortune #ohvannapickmealetter.”
Another viewer, tickled by the unusual phrase, posted: “I found the ‘Brushing up on my Italian sausage’ puzzle on #WheelofFortune tonight hilarious for some reason!”
Meanwhile, others took a more humorous approach to the situation, with one viewer saying, “Bruh, what intern must have made the puzzle ‘brushing up on my Italian sausage’ I’m dead.” The unconventional puzzle had undeniably struck a chord with the audience, eliciting laughter and triggering a wave of merriment across the internet.
Many other tweets followed, all expressing similar sentiments. One viewer stated, “‘Brushing up on my Italian sausage’ may be one of the most lurid-sounding #WheelofFortune puzzles ever.”
Another chimed in saying, “So apparently the solution to a puzzle on Wheel of Fortune yesterday was ‘Brushing Up On My Italian Sausage’…and I think the jokes write themselves.”
However, not everyone was amused. One puzzled viewer remarked, “That doesn’t sound right,” highlighting the departure from the family-friendly tone typically seen on the show.
Host Pat Sajak couldn’t resist poking fun at the contentious puzzle either. After Goodell revealed the solution during the February 2020 airing, Sajak amusingly retorted, “Uh… it’s a grilling expression.”
Despite the occasional curveballs like this one, “Wheel of Fortune” has been entertaining audiences across America for forty seasons, led by the dynamic duo of Pat Sajak and Vanna White. The beloved game show has not only brought families together but has also made countless people thousands of dollars richer.
Unlike its competitor “Jeopardy,” which only awards second and third-place contestants a fixed prize, Wheel of Fortune allows contestants to keep their earnings, creating life-changing moments on the show. And it’s these moments, seasoned with a dash of occasional controversy, that continue to make it a must-watch for families across the nation.
Source: AWM