Pixar made a significant update to Toy Story 2 two decades after its debut, removing a controversial Barbie joke that many now consider inappropriate.
Over time, the Toy Story franchise, like many other beloved animated films, has become famous for embedding adult humor into its scenes, often presented as bloopers during the end credits.
These so-called outtakes humorously depict the toys acting like actors on a movie set, complete with mistakes and bloopers referencing pop culture and real-world themes.
As cultural norms evolved, the joke was deemed inappropriate, leading Pixar to exclude it from newer editions of the movie.
Viewers shared their reactions online, with one writing: “I always thought it was inappropriate.”
A third viewer added their thoughts: “Amazing no one complained about it when it was released.”
Someone else noted: “It was always a little creepy and definitely out of place,”
One supporter of this view remarked: “I don’t see it as inappropriate, I think it’s more appropriate than ever,” Another fan agreed, adding: “Comedy often highlights genuine issues.”
Echoing this sentiment, a different viewer commented: “Stinky Pete was the creep and villain of this movie, so it was obvious his behavior was horrible even back then.”
In the original blooper, Woody spins Stinky Pete’s box around, only to discover him chatting flirtatiously with the Barbies inside.
Stinky Pete’s opening line is suggestive as he asks: “So, you two are absolutely identical?”
The scene becomes more uncomfortable as Stinky Pete continues to flirt and even holds one of the Barbie’s hands before realizing Woody is watching.
Flustered, he tries to recover by saying: “Oh, I’m sorry, are we back?! Oh! Alright girls, lovely talking with you. Yes, anytime you’d like some tips on acting, I’d be glad to chat with you,”, before hurriedly escorting the dolls out of his box.
In the wake of the #MeToo movement and revelations about sexual harassment in the entertainment industry, particularly allegations involving producer Harvey Weinstein, the gag felt out of place in a family movie.
To address this, Pixar decided to remove the scene from the Blu-ray version of Toy Story 2. Disney+ also ensured the controversial blooper was absent from their streaming platform.
Check out the original, now-removed blooper from Toy Story 2 below…
