Paul Atkinson, the unfortunate Wheel of Fortune contestant, during his appearance Thursday on CNN's New Day. CNN.com hide caption toggle caption CNN.com The Two-Way 'Wheel Of Misfortune' Tongue Slip Is Potential $1M Mistake September 19, 2013 Oregon firefighter Paul Atkinson said "corno" instead of "corner," and it cost him a chance at a big win. Video of his miscue is going viral. He's only mad at himself, Atkinson tells CNN's New Day.