Wheel of Fortune is under fire after a recent episode left fans upset over an unfamiliar phrase in the bonus round. The episode, which aired Tuesday night, featured contestant Angela, who was just one step away from claiming an additional $45,000. However, the game’s choice of a rarely used idiom left many viewers frustrated.
Angela was just seven letters away from solving the puzzle, which was in the “What Are You Doing?” category. The puzzle read “_ O _ N _ N _ THE _ R _ _” after she had filled in several letters. With only 10 seconds to make her guess, Angela tried a few variations, including “Joining the cramp” and “Joining the brag,” but time ran out before she could get it right.