“The Greatest Buttercut?”: Wheel of Fortune’s Funniest Blunder Yet

Wheel of Fortune has seen its share of hilarious mistakes, but contestant Matt might take the cake. Faced with the nearly solved puzzle “N_ T – _ N _ R _ T _ _ N TH_” in the “People” category, he confidently guessed:

“The Greatest Buttercut.”

The correct answer? “The Next Generation.”

Host Pat Sajak kept his cool, but the internet exploded with memes, imagining “Buttercut” as a superhero, hairstyle, or dessert. Despite the blunder, Matt walked away with $23,350, proving laughter (and solid gameplay) can still win big.

He joins the ranks of iconic Wheel flubs:

• “A Streetcar Naked Desire” (2017)
• “Self-Potato” (2009)
• “AY-chill-es” for Achilles (2014)

These goofy guesses remind us why we love the show — for the fun, the human moments, and the laughs. Matt, aka “The Greatest Buttercut,” may have messed up the puzzle, but he made unforgettable Wheel history.