Carvale could be heard muttering a couple of guesses, including what sounded like “something orchid” and “pony orchid,” but she was unable to get the answer. After the buzzer sounded, the correct answer was revealed to be “pink orchid” and host Pat Sajak revealed Carvale could have won another $40,000 if she’d gotten it correct.

But social media users debated afterward whether Carvale really did indeed mumble “pink orchid” at the start of her 10-second guessing period, while others were convinced they had heard “something orchid.”

On “Good Morning America” Thursday, Carvale herself weighed in on her final answer.

“You know, I wish I said ‘pink’ because I would have been $40,000 richer,” Carvale said. “But I said ‘something.'”

[Good for her. Carvale had $14,007 in winnings even without solving the final puzzle, so that certainly serves as consolation for missing the $40K answer. May she enjoy those winnings and her experience, along with her brief flirtation with viral fame. BTW, I’m not sure how many people will get the reference in the headline … — Ed]