Okay, let's talk Wheel of Fortune. Is anyone else perpetually confused about when it's "coming back"? It feels like it never really leaves!
The Illusion of a Season
Seriously, does Wheel of Fortune even have seasons? I feel like Pat Sajak and Vanna White are just… always there. Like cheerful, puzzle-solving fixtures of my evening.
They just smoothly transition from one episode to the next. No dramatic season finales. No "cliffhangers" involving vowel pricing controversies.
The Return That Isn't Really a Return
So, when people ask "When is Wheel of Fortune coming back in 2021?", I just stare blankly. Because technically, it probably came back in September. Like it always does.
But did it *feel* like it came back? Did we all throw a party and celebrate the return of consonant purchasing? I didn't get an invitation.
Maybe I'm just missing the point. Is it more a gradual shift in puzzle difficulty that signals the "return"?
My Unpopular Opinion
Here's my controversial take: Wheel of Fortune doesn't need a comeback. It just *is*. Like oxygen. Or taxes.
It's the background hum of American television. It’s the thing you put on when you're too tired to think. It’s the reason you know random trivia about obscure places and things.
I secretly suspect that Pat Sajak has a time-turner. How else can he look exactly the same year after year? He must be secretly spinning the wheel of time.
The Spin Cycle of Scheduling
Let's be honest, television scheduling is a confusing mess anyway. Network execs love to play with our minds.
They'll announce a "new" season of something only to have it be the same old thing. Except with slightly different hairstyles.
So, Wheel of Fortune subtly returns, blends into the background, and we barely notice. Unless there is a big prize winner.
Embrace the Consistency
Maybe we should just embrace the consistent presence of the show. Find comfort in knowing that Vanna White will always be there, elegantly gesturing towards letters.
Maybe, the return of Wheel of Fortune is not a big event. It's a state of mind. A comforting certainty in an uncertain world.
So, if someone asks you, "When is Wheel of Fortune coming back in 2021?" Just smile knowingly. And say, "It never left."
The Game That Never Ends
Besides, who really wants Wheel of Fortune to *go away*? Where else would we get our daily dose of unintentional comedic timing and near-miss puzzle solutions?
It’s a little bit silly, a little bit predictable, but undeniably comforting. And sometimes, that's exactly what we need.
So raise a glass (of sparkling water, perhaps?) to Wheel of Fortune: the show that's always "coming back" because it never really leaves us.
And to Pat Sajak and Vanna White, we thank you for your services.
