Hey Riddle Riddle Patreon Preview #357: Phrase the Roof 4
Jan 9, 2026
The hosts share cozy banter, diving into wardrobe references and characters from a classic fantasy tale. They hilariously debate the worst candies, leading to a mix-up between macarons and macaroons. A new game called 'Phrase the Roof' tests their knowledge of idioms, including a deep dive into the nautical origins of 'taking someone down a peg.' The trio also delivers a comical pirate captain sketch while discussing rankings. Lastly, they touch on personal finance with Rocket Money, all while keeping the laughs rolling!
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Everyday Phrases Have Unexpected Origins
- John Patrick Coan frames "Phrase the Roof" as exploring origins of common expressions to reveal surprising histories.
- The segment shows casual conversation can turn into playful etymology and creative scenes that recontextualize phrases.
Improvised Ship Origin For 'Take Down A Peg'
- The hosts improvise an origin for "take someone down a peg," linking it to ship flags and pegs in a humorous reconstruction.
- Their scene blends nonsense and seaside imagery to lampoon how plausible etymologies are invented on the fly.
Pirate Captain Skit About Rank And Ridicule
- The trio stages a pirate-captain scene where rank decisions become absurd and violent for comedic effect.
- Adal Rifai and Erin Keif play crew members as John Patrick Coan escalates ridiculous orders like tossing people overboard.