Wheel of Fortune fans got an unexpected laugh during the March 4 episode when a contestant accidentally blurted out a risqué answer — sending both the studio and viewers online into fits of laughter.

Daniel Whalen, a firefighter from Columbus, Ohio, kicked off the game by solving the first toss-up puzzle. Whalen, who has spent 12 years serving his community and participates in charity boxing events for first responders, was quickly on his way to building a strong lead.

He faced off against Lynn Rainer, a retired microbiology technician turned personal shopper from Decatur, Illinois, and Shelby Richmond, a Nashville mom known for building Legos while binge-watching The Office. Rainer solved the second toss-up, keeping the competition tight.

The “Same Name” puzzle soon tested the trio. Whalen cracked it instantly, shouting “Marty & Taco Supreme,” and banked $3,050. Richmond followed with “You Know My Hips Don’t Lie,” earning $1,000, along with the One Million Dollar Wedge and a Wildcard—giving her a major boost. Rainer tackled the Prize Puzzle but hit a setback with a “Lose a Turn,” allowing Richmond to swoop in and solve “Chilling in My Private Pool,” winning a trip to Vietnam and $9,082.

Then came the Triple Toss-ups, where the show’s most memorable moment unfolded. Rainer nailed the first toss-up, Richmond took the second, and during the third, Rainer buzzed in with just three letters revealed. She confidently said, “A Booty Ride.” Host Ryan Seacrest quickly corrected her: the answer was actually “A Bumpy Ride.” The slip left her laughing uncontrollably while Whalen claimed the correct answer. All three contestants added an extra $2,000 to their banks, but social media erupted over the gaffe.

“Did the lady on the left just say ‘A booty ride’ instead of ‘a bumpy ride’? She was giddy after that wrong answer,” a Reddit user commented. Another wrote simply: “A booty ride lol!”

Whalen dominated the rest of the game, solving the Final Puzzle—“Quitting Cold Turkey!”—for $13,300 and locking a spot in the Bonus Round. Richmond finished close behind with $11,082, while Rainer walked away with $4,000.

In the Bonus Round, Whalen brought his wife, Honey, and daughter, Melanie, to the stage. After receiving the standard letters “R, S, T, L, N, and E,” he added “W, G, M, and O,” attempting guesses like “Roaming Around Town” and “Walking Around Town.” Unfortunately, he fell short of the correct answer: “Parading Around Town,” which would have earned him a total of $53,300 with the $40,000 envelope.

Despite the near miss, Whalen’s performance — combined with Rainer’s hilarious slip — made for one of the most entertaining Wheel of Fortune episodes in recent memory, leaving fans both cheering and laughing at the unforgettable “booty ride” moment.