Wheel of Fortune" Contestant Misidentifies Phrase, Sparks Viral Moment

A "Wheel of Fortune" contestant's X-rated guess has sent social media into a frenzy, with many hailing it as one of the most mystifying answers in the show's history.

On Thursday's episode of the beloved game show, contestant Tavaris left viewers and fellow contestants alike in disbelief with his raunchy misidentification of a popular phrase. As always, Vanna White revealed part of the puzzle, leaving the board reading:

_ _ _ _ /I _ /T _ E /B _ _ T!

Tavaris, eager to solve the puzzle, quickly buzzed in and confidently stated, "Right in the butt."

The audience erupted in laughter, with contestant Tyra on the opposite side of the stage expressing her bewilderment.

"What?" she exclaimed.

The camera panned to Tavaris, who looked like a deer caught in headlights.

"No," host Pat Sajak said definitively.

The correct answer, which contestant Beth guessed, was actually "T H I S / I S / T H E / B E S T !"

Social media was quickly flooded with reactions to the X-rated flub, with several popular accounts sharing the moment with their followers. People had a field day with the raunchiness of the guess:

"Wheel of Fortune needs a new tv rating after this"

"Wheel of Fortune is a lot spicier than I remember"

"Will this end up being the most-viewed Wheel of Fortune clip of all time?"

"He just became a part of Wheel of Fortune history in a clip that will be played for eternity"

"The greatest wrong answer in ‘Wheel of Fortune’ history (and maybe game show history, period)"

The show itself also shared the hilarious clip on its official Instagram page, eliciting even more reactions:

"The look on his face after saying it."

Sajak, who has hosted the show since 1981, has announced that his final episode will air on June 7. With moments like this, it's clear that the legacy of "Wheel of Fortune" will continue to entertain and surprise viewers for years to come.