This fellow lost the prize due to the way he pronounced Achilles. Some suggest his pronunciation was closer to the French or original Greek pronunciation. Seems like this is not the first time that Pat Sajak has denied someone the prize due to less than perfect pronunciation of the work, what do you think? I think the guy should have won, although he didn't seem to be doing well in the rest of the show either.
Pat Sajak - Pronunciation Nazi?
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rkunsaw
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I think the guy didn't have a clue as to who Achilles and was just trying to read the word.
I don't think It's Pat's decision anyway.
I don't think It's Pat's decision anyway.
SifuPhil
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So much for Indiana U - he wasn't representing the English Department, that's for sure.
If you can't pronounce it properly I think you should lose.
If you can't pronounce it properly I think you should lose.
Pappy
Living the Dream
It was on national news tonight and the rules, that every contestant reads, state you must pronounce each word correctly. He wasn't having a good night anyway. The prize before, he lost a lot of cash and a new car. He screwed that one up too.
That Guy
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Obviously, that was his Achilles' Heel . . . (sorry...)