They woulda escorted me off the premises
The image displays a scene from a popular TV game show called "Wheel of Fortune," where contestants solve word puzzles to win cash and prizes by spinning a giant wheel. This picture captures a humorous moment from the show, which is made funnier by the overlaid text comment that reads, "They woulda escorted me off the premises 😏."
In the image, there are three contestants standing behind their podiums, which show their respective accumulated cash totals. From left to right, the first and third contestants appear to be women, and the contestant in the center seems to be a man. They are all facing the game board, where a partial puzzle is visible. The category for the puzzle is "PHRASE."
The game board shows a partially completed phrase "A _retty _____ __p_". It's apparent to the audience, and presumably the contestants, that the intended phrase is "A PRETTY PENNY." However, because of the specific letters that are missing, there can be an unintended and comically inappropriate interpretation if one were to incorrectly fill in the blanks with letters that form words that are not intended to be on a family show.
The humor in the image arises from the viewer's recognition of the potential for an embarrassing blunder if a contestant were to guess the wrong letters that turn the innocent phrase into something more risqué. The commenter suggests that if they were a contestant and voiced this incorrect guess, they would be removed from the show for the inappropriateness of their answer.
The scenario is funny because it plays into the relatable human experience of finding forbidden or taboo topics amusing in proper or formal settings, where the juxtaposition of the expected decorum and the possibility of its breach creates a humorous tension.
Lastly, the image evokes humor through the facial expressions of the contestants and the host. While the contestants have neutral or mild expressions, the audience may project onto them a sense of obliviousness to the comedic potential of their situation. This enhances the amusement for viewers as they privately acknowledge the joke while the contestants maintain their televised poise. They woulda escorted me off the premises
