‘Wheel of Fortune’: Misheard Eurythmics Song Lyric Sabotages Contestant
Wheel of Fortune contestant Chris Bryant won’t be having any sweet dreams tonight as an avoidable flub during Tuesday’s episode is sure to be playing on his mind.
Bryant was close to solving a “Song Lyrics” puzzle, which was the opening line to the Eurythmics’ hit record “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).” However, despite having the word “This” spelled out on the board, Bryant fell into the trap of the song’s common mispronunciation, answering, “Sweet dreams are made of these.”
“You knew it as soon as it came out for your mouth, don’t worry about it, it’s going to be fine,” assured host Pat Sajak as Bryant bowed his head in embarrassment. Bryant’s error allowed one of his fellow contestants to swoop in with the correct answer and steal the prize pot.
Despite the mistake, viewers on social media had Bryant’s back, with many admitting they had no idea the lyrics said “this” and not “these.” After all, it’s a frequent mispronunciation, given that lead singer Annie Lennox seems to pronounce it as “these,” especially as it rhymes with the word “seas” in the next line.
“Until I hear Annie Lennox confirm herself that the lyrics are “Sweet dreams are made of THIS”, I will not believe it,” tweeted one fan. “Wheel of Fortune ain’t gonna make me think I’ve been hearing those lyrics wrong for almost 40 years.”
Many others shared similar sentiments, with one person writing, “Today I learned it’s “sweet dreams are made of this” not “these.” Anyone else questioning everything they know?”
Until I hear Annie Lennox confirm herself that the lyrics are “Sweet dreams are made of THIS”, I will not believe it. Wheel of Fortune ain’t gonna make me think I’ve been hearing those lyrics wrong for almost 40 years. #sweetdreamsaremadeofTHESE pic.twitter.com/pGppkuABpx
— Ebonie Griffin (@ebonie1015) March 15, 2022
Today I learned it’s “sweet dreams are made of this” not “these.”
Anyone else questioning everything they know?#WheelOfFortune
— Gothic Gamelabs (@GothicGamelabs) March 15, 2022
Sweet dreams are made of “this?” I was today years old when I learned that “these” isn’t the correct lyric. #WheelofFortune
— Chuck Tonini (@Chuck_Tonini) March 15, 2022
The guy on #WheelOfFortune just said “Sweet Dreams are made of these” to solve the puzzle, and that’s exactly what I said too. I could have swore it was “these”!
— 5tayOffMyLawn5 – TL50🔥 (@5tayOffMyLawn5) March 16, 2022
Having some crazy #mandalaeffect moment rn after #WheelOfFortune said it’s “sweet dreams are made of THIS” not THESE. Life turned upside down
— Lynda Mantle (@WonderLynda21) March 16, 2022
The night wasn’t a complete nightmare for Bryant, though, as he still advanced to the bonus round despite missing out on the “Song Lyrics” puzzle. In the end, he walked away with total winnings of $26,405, so he can hold his head up and keep moving on.
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When the song first came out, until I saw the title in print, I was among the many who heard "these." But when "this" is spelled out in the puzzle for you, that's how you respond.
The bigger question I always had: what was the "this" that sweet dreams are supposedly made of? (And why was I the only one asking that?)
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I read that some people heard the line as "Sweet dreams are made of cheese." So now we know! 😀 It was in a great little book from the '80s called "'Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy: And Other Misheard Lyrics." It also mentioned "Alex the Seal" (in place of "Our Lips are Sealed"), and other great stuff. I think it's available out there via online search.
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On the hit recording, Lennox clearly says "these." Some people blame a Scottish accent, but that doesn't cut it. I heard her sing it live - same thing. BUT, fact is that on Wheel you read what's on the board - whether it reflects reality or not.
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I always thought it was "these" since the song first came out.
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She sings these, but the title of the song is this...or some such thing.
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It's amazing that a commenter states 'I was today years old'. Who knew that toddlers were allowed Twitter accounts!
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