The discussion centers around a riddle about a one-story house with no porch or basement, where everything is green, leading to the question of the color of the stairs. Participants humorously point out that there are no stairs in a one-story house, with some suggesting imaginative scenarios, such as an elephant on pink stairs or the possibility of an attic. The conversation includes playful banter about color blindness and the interpretation of "coach" as a car, adding to the light-hearted nature of the exchange. Overall, the focus remains on the riddle's premise and the humorous implications of a one-story house.