Hey, Pixar fans! Do you remember Riley, the lively kid from Inside Out? Buckle up, because she’s back in Inside Out 2, and things are about to become much more emotional. We’re all familiar with Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear, Riley’s original cast of characters. But, guess what? Riley, now a teenager, is dealing with new emotions.
Yes, you heard that correctly. New emotions! Pixar is not kidding around. Here’s the scoop on the new faces joining the party at Riley’s headquarters:
anxiety inside out 2.
This nervous person is obsessed with “what-ifs” and worst-case situations. Imagine endless spirals of stress, sweaty palms, and a continual sense of approaching disaster. Anxiety’s incidence reflects the increased stress and self-doubt that teenagers frequently experience. The American Psychological Association’s studies show a considerable growth in anxiety problems among teens.
Envy.
Remember the green-eyed monster from Shakespeare? Yeah, that is Envy personified. This type lives on comparing Riley to others, which feeds feelings of jealously and failure. Is anyone using social media? According to a Pew Research Center survey from 2022, youths who spend more time on social media are more likely to experience sentiments of jealousy.
Ennui (pronounced on-wee):
This French phrase may sound elegant, but it really translates to bored. Ennui is a state of inactivity, inaction, and a general “meh” attitude toward everything. It portrays a teen’s attempt to find purpose and excitement in the middle of teenage a state of chaos.
Embarrassment:
Oh the cringe! This blushing giant represents the embarrassment and anxiety that come with being a teen. One false move in the social realm, and Embarrassment will make a grand entry, complete with sweaty palms and racing hearts.
So, how do these new feelings change things? So, let’s just assume Joy (remember her? The ever-optimistic leader?) isn’t too pleased to share the control panel. The trailer suggests a comical power struggle, with Anxiety in charge and the original crew driven to the sidelines.
The truth is that, while these new emotions may appear to be creating problems, they actually serve a function. Anxiety prepares Riley for possible risks, envy encourages her to improve, bored highlights the need for a change of pace, and embarrassment keeps her socially aware. The goal is for all emotions to cooperate rather than compete.
This concept expands on the original Inside Out’s message that all emotions matter. Riley, like any other teenager, requires a balance of all of these emotions to negotiate the intricacies of growing up.
Now the key question: will Joy and the OG crew be able to recover their due place? Will Riley learn to harness the strength of her emotions? We will have to wait and see when Inside Out 2 hits theaters! But one thing is certain: this new installment promises to be an emotional rollercoaster (pun intended) for everyone who has ever been a teenager (or knows what it was like!).
So, prepare to laugh, cry, and even cringe as we return inside Riley’s thoughts. Inside Out 2 is shaping out as a film that covers the messy, fantastic world of teenage emotions in a way that is both relevant and enjoyable.
