Let me show you how to buy a vowel!

The Wheel of Fortune is an American institution as far as TV game shows go.  Created by the great Merv Griffin and hosted by the ever smirking host, Pat Sajak, the Wheel has become the longest-running syndicated game show in American television history.  For an added dash of sex appeal, the show has made the an institution out of statuesque letter-turner, Vanna White.

Such popularity breeds imitation and so it comes as no surprise that the game show (Three contestants compete against each other to solve a word puzzle for cash and prizes) is presented in 29 different countries around the world, with each version providing it’s own “spin”.

The Daily Helping salutes “La Roue de la Fortune” from France. Hosted by the shameless,  Christophe Dechavanne and elegant letter turner, Victoria Silvstedt, the show is every bit like it’s American cousin, except for the overtly sexual overtones.

An occasional contestant will be chosen not just for her bubbly personality and command of word play, but also for her cleavage.  With the wheel set nice and low, the contestant will find it necessary to lean forward and jiggle in order to give the wheel a decent spin.  The leering host (and other contestants) fail to hide their interest.  Enjoy….

or this one….