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The Mixed Morality of Toy Story 4

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Episode 118 of I Hate Talking focuses on the word “debuted,” with the hosts unpacking its meaning, French origins, and why English keeps some borrowed spellings intact. From there, the conversation turns to Toy Story 4, which they revisit as a surprisingly strong addition to the franchise, even as they question its pacing, tone, and shifting character dynamics.

Much of the episode centers on how the fourth film changes the roles of familiar characters. The hosts discuss Bo Peep’s major transformation, Buzz’s reduced agency, Forky’s identity crisis, and Gabby Gabby’s…

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