This May Go Down As The Worst Guess In Wheel Of Fortune History

Wheel of Fortunate has welcomed thousands of contestants onto the show over its decades on the air.

However, a recent contestant might go down in Wheel of Fortune history as giving one of the worst guesses ever when he appeared on the program last week.

Matt had just guessed a letter correctly, which gave him an upper hand on the board, but then he used his imagination to come up with an answer so absurd it’ll likely go down in Wheel of Fortune history for the remainder of the show’s popularity.

Although the second word started with the letter N, Matt had it in his head to blurt out his solution to the puzzle. He famously said, “The Best Buttercup,” although there was no possibility that his answer was the correct solution to the puzzle on the board.

Some viewers questioned whether Matt said “Buttercup” or “Buttercut,” but that is beside the point. Either way, his proposed solution will go down in Wheel of Fortune history as being one of the most bizarre solutions provided on the program.

From his position off-camera, host Pat Sajak could not hide his disdain for the contestant’s poor guess. He sarcastically said, “Uh, no. Oddly enough, no.”

Matt did get the first word of the puzzle correct – “The.” However, the rest of it was way off. The correct solution was “The Next Generation,” which doesn’t share much in common with “The Best Buttercup,” as Matt thought was the right solution.

Despite his ridiculous guess on this puzzle, Matt did very well during the game.

He won and took home a large chunk of change as the winner. Clearly, this was a fluke and did not indicate whether he was a good or bad player. Perhaps, part of the reason he was able to succeed and claim victory on the show was that he was able to take risks and speak his mind – even when it might not be the correct answer.

Dozens of people turned to Twitter to share their reactions to Matt’s historical guess.

“The best buttercup? #wheeloffortune @patsajak, how did you not crack up laughing or make one of your hilarious faces?”

“‘The best buttercup’ sounds like something a person might say when the anesthesia wears off. #WheelOfFortune”

“The man on the right just guessed “the next butter cut,” and I’m in stitches @WheelofFortune, please tweet the clip!”

“Did this dude really say ‘the best buttercup?’”

Others added their shock in the comments of one person’s tweet.

“What I’m equally as confused about is how does this guy have 9,900 bucks so far? I suppose any monkey could pick out a letter.”

“Wheel of fortune is getting dummer (sic). The category is people you’d think it would b someone, but the next generation is not people.”

“He knows the next generation is butter cut, mad soft.”

“And to top it all off, the poor souls (those contestants) that got beat by this guy, Matt. Well, shoot, he actually won the entire game! Bahahaha!!”

What do you think about this bad guess on Wheel of Fortune?

Related Posts

Wheel of Fortune Contestant Sparks Nationwide Controversy After Split-Second Final Answer Wins $55,050

What began as a routine episode of Wheel of Fortune quickly turned into one of the show’s most debated finishes. Contestant Sarah LaPilusa entered the game like…

Contestant Loses Out on a Life-Changing $1 Million Prize After a Brutal Final Puzzle Collapse on Wheel of Fortune

The atmosphere inside Wheel of Fortune felt unusually lively during a special “Bragging Rights” episode. Instead of strangers, coworkers competed, bringing humor, teasing, and familiarity to the…

Plants that should not be planted around the house because they attract snakes, everyone needs to know to avoid them. Check the 1st comment

Snakes are animals that often appear in daily life, especially in regions with warmer climates or dense vegetation. Their presence can create fear and confusion, particularly when…

Only people with an IQ of 140 can spot the 5 differences.

Color in fashion is more than aesthetics—it’s a form of emotional expression and communication. The shades you wear can influence mood, shape perception, and reflect personality, making…

Queen Camilla sends clear message to Trump with ‘key’ clothing detail

The message wasn’t spoken—it was worn. As King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the U.S., attention went beyond smiles to a subtle but pointed signal. While…

Style Sparks Firestorm As Cabinet Spouse’s Dinner Look Goes Vira

The 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner was meant to follow a familiar script—formal, controlled, and carefully managed. But within hours, the narrative shifted in two unexpected ways:…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *