{"id":1020,"date":"2026-02-23T15:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popularhubnews.com\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:46:00","slug":"wheel-of-fortune-sparks-outrage-over-controversial-final-round-puzzle-see-more%f0%9f%91%87","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/popularhubnews.com\/?p=1020","title":{"rendered":"Wheel of Fortune\u2019 Sparks Outrage Over Controversial Final Round Puzzle&#8230;.See more\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This &#8220;Wheel of Fortune&#8221; controversy on the February 14 episode definitely stirred up some strong opinions among viewers. The puzzle in the bonus round, \u201c_ D _ D M _ _ _ M E _ _ R _,\u201d with the answer being \u201cI DID MY HOMEWORK,\u201d had many fans questioning its legitimacy as a proper phrase. 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