The Best (and Worst) Game Show Answers of All Time

Game shows are filled with exciting moments, thrilling puzzles, and sometimes, the most cringe-worthy answers ever given. Join us as we explore some of the most memorable (and embarrassing) responses from popular game shows.

Wheel of Fortune

One particularly memorable episode of Wheel of Fortune featured a contestant playing in the bonus round. This contestant, a white man, was given the puzzle "N_ GGER," with the correct answer being "nagger."

The contestant, not the correct answer, did not take this question lightly. The tension was palpable as the audience and the contestant both waited anxiously for his response. To everyone's shock, his answer was...

As a matter of fact, this egregious mistake was the basis of an animated parody episode on South Park, which aired on Comedy Central. Although fictional in nature, the sheer cringeworthiness of the answer has made it a classic in gaming lore.

More Cringe-Worthy Moments

Here are a few other instances where game show contestants really hit a low note:

Wheel of Fortune: 'A Group of Pill-Pushers'

During an episode, the host announced, "This is Wheel of Fortune, Joe!" in a manner resembling the phrase "A group of pill-pushers."

The Newlywed Game: 'What’s the Strangest Place You’ve Made Whoopie?' 'In the Butt'

In a particularly amusing segment of The Newlywed Game, one contestant responded to the question, "What’s the strangest place you’ve made whoopie?" with the answer, "In the butt."

Family Feud: 'What’s Something a Burglar Would Least Like to See Coming into a House?' 'Nekkid Grandma!'

On a Family Feud episode featuring Steve Harvey, a contestant confidently replied to the question, "What’s something a burglar would least like to see breaking into a house?" with the hilariously offbeat answer, "Naked grandma."

These memorable moments highlight the unpredictable nature of game shows and the potential for hilarity (or embarrassment) to arise at any moment. From tense crossword puzzles to audacious (and inappropriate) answers, these game shows never fail to deliver!

Do you have any favorite (or infamous) game show answers of your own? Share them in the comments below!