In May 2017, a viral “Wheel of Fortune” moment united the internet in confusion and laughter.
A nearly completed puzzle baffled viewers, prompting thousands of hilarious guesses on Twitter like “Suck it dork,” “Pick at pork,” and the bizarre “Return to Zork.”
The actual answer—“Back at work”—was anticlimactic, but the fun was already in motion.
That season was full of similar TV gold. One contestant misread “A STREETCAR NA\_ED DESIRE” and guessed “K,” leading to the now-famous “A Streetcar Naked Desire.” Another guessed “Popsicle bike” for “HONEYSUCKLE BUSH.”
These moments reminded everyone that game show slip-ups are relatable, funny, and oddly comforting. They’ve turned “Wheel of Fortune” into more than just a show—it’s a shared laugh at the quirks of being human.