‘Wheel of Fortune’ fans frustrated by misleading puzzle: ‘This country is going to hell’

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“Wheel of Fortune” fans are taking issue with a puzzle recently featured on the game show.
In Friday’s episode, host Pat Sajak introduced a puzzle in the “Rhyme Time” category, and while a contestant was able to correctly solve it with “Absolutely Positively,” viewers took to social media to complain that the words do not actually rhyme.
“Absolutely Positively is NOT a rhyme,” one person wrote on X.
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“Wheel of Fortune” was criticized after what fans felt was a misleading puzzle. (Getty Images)
“Hey @WheelofFortune,” another person wrote, tagging the show’s account. “Care to explain how these two words rhyme Because they absolutely positively DON’T.”
One comment read, “Love your show and have for years… HOWEVER hello?! ‘ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY’ does NOT rhyme!! Absolutely resolutely WOULD be a rhyme! And what is this ’Did you bring the map?’ being called a ‘phrase’? It’s simply a question. It is NOT a phrase!”
After recounting the issue, another viewer commented, “Pardon my French, but how the f— does that rhyme? This country is going to hell.”
Pat Sajak is set to retire after the current season ends. (Getty Images)
A similarly strongly worded complaint read, “Are they so f—ing dumb they think those words rhyme?”
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As Sajak’s final season ahead of his retirement continues with new episodes, viewers are taking issue more and more with the beloved show.
In another recent episode, fans complained when a contestant named Tina made it to the bonus round but was not able to correctly guess the answer “major blizzard” despite being able to think of “minor blizzard.”
“Wheel of Fortune” contestant Tina could not solve the bonus puzzle “major blizzard.” (Wheel of Fortune/Sony Pictures Television)
“Since when has a MINOR BLIZZARD ever occurred?!!?” one person asked, along with a laughing emoji.
“This game is frustrating to watch! How do you say ‘Minor Blizzard’ and then ‘Major….’ blah blah blah without saying ‘MAJOR BLIZZARD’??????!!!!!!” another person complained. To clarify, Tina never said “major” on the show.
In another episode this month, Sajak was criticized for jokingly yelling at a contestant to “shut up.”
“According to my math, by $200—” Sajak said as he began to name the winner of the show. He was interrupted by the player, Angela, shrieking “Shut up!” with excitement.
Pat Sajak did not seem serious when he yelled at the contestant, but fans still thought the moment was inappropriate. (Christopher Willard via Getty Images)
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As Sajak was surprised by the contestant’s candid reaction, he continued to ask, “You didn’t mean that personally?”
“No… never,” Angela responded wholeheartedly.
Sajak went on to finish his sentence, “According to my math, by $233, you are the winner with $11,900.”
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Angela was ecstatic about the results and started clapping excitedly.
Vanna White and Pat Sajak have been hosting “Wheel of Fortune” together for over four decades. (Ricky Middlesworth/ABC via Getty Images)
After Sajak announced the commercial break, he then took a pause and yelled “Shut up!” to the “Wheel of Fortune” contestant, as he attempted to match her energy.
“@WheelofFortune @patsajak was highly disrespectful and inappropriate on the show that aired today (1/16/24),” one comment read on X.
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“The contestant Angela yelled in excitement after winning and was told ‘Will you shut up!’ Angela did not deserve to be spoken to in that manner. Joke or not. Do better.”
Fox News Digital’s Stephanie Giang-Paunon contributed to this report.
Emily Trainham is an entertainment editor for Fox News Digital.