Hey Riddle Riddle Patreon Preview #352: The Nativity Pageant
Dec 5, 2025
Delve into the hilarity of a nativity pageant rehearsal full of delightful chaos. Erin navigates comedic interruptions as cast members vie for roles, including the debate over the perfect Mary for a five-year-old. Big Ed hilariously asserts himself as Baby Jesus while also bickering about Subarus. The team brainstorms celebrity cameos, contemplating who should grace the stage alongside Glinda and Elphaba. Amid song ambitions and a break for snacks, the laughter flows as they tackle the challenges of casting newborns and ensuring the show goes on!
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Parent Expects Child To Be Mary
- Erin runs the St. Wenceslas nativity pageant and opens the first rehearsal by addressing casting tensions directly.
- Nancy expected her five-year-old to play Mary after naming her daughter Mary at birth, revealing parental entitlement dynamics.
Casting Rules Clash With Church Chaos
- Erin enforces age-appropriate casting, arguing Mary is an adult role and a five-year-old can't carry it.
- Adal counters with past chaotic choices like a chihuahua donkey, highlighting inconsistent casting standards.
Sponsor Claims Baby Jesus Role
- Big Ed announces he will play Baby Jesus because his dealership funds the pageant and he can "cut a check."
- Erin insists Baby Jesus should be the church's freshest infant, revealing pay-to-play tension.