12 Surprising Adult Jokes in Toy Story That Aren't Meant for Children

      In celebration of Toy Story 5, here are 12 Toy Story jokes that kids may not have fully grasped…

      …to infinity and beyond.

      Let’s dive in.

      Bullseye's Embarrassment

      Bullseye feels shy without his saddle – Credit: C/O

      In Toy Story 2, while Woody rides Bullseye, the saddle suddenly falls off. The little horse feels embarrassed without his saddle and steps aside, covering himself as if he's ashamed to be exposed.

      Strange.

      Hamm’s Awkward Moment

      Hamm is embarrassed when his cork pops out – Credit: C/O

      In another scene from Toy Story 2, Hamm, the piggy bank, feels embarrassed when his cork comes out, causing loose change to tumble out of his belly. He urges everyone to look away until he can fix it.

      How modest.

      Legs

      Legs the hooker – Credit: C/O

      In the original Toy Story, the frightening Spike owns a toy called Legs, which is merely a pair of doll legs with a hook attached in place of a torso.

      The hook suggests a little something about her profession.

      Very odd.

      Woody and Bo Peep

      Woody can’t take his eyes off Bo Peep – Credit: C/O

      In a scene from the first Toy Story, Bo Peep expresses her gratitude to Woody for rescuing her sheep, causing Woody to feel weak at the knees. Bo Peep flirts with Woody, hinting that she could find someone else to watch her sheep, implying they could share some private time together.

      Bold move!

      Mr. Potato Head’s Suggestive Comment

      Mrs. Potato Head is not amused – Credit: C/O

      In Toy Story 3, Andy's mom donates the toys to a daycare where they encounter more aggressive toys.

      During a fight with an angry teddy bear, Mrs. Potato Head gets her mouth taken away, silencing her. Mr. Potato Head then makes a progressively inappropriate remark: “Nobody takes my wife’s mouth except me.”

      ‘Nice Ascot’

      Barbie and Ken’s instant attraction – Credit: C/O

      Another moment at the daycare features Barbie meeting Ken, and they fall for each other right away.

      Ken compliments Barbie’s leg warmers, to which she responds, with slightly exaggerated emphasis: “Nice ascot.”

      Buzz’s Unexpected Reaction

      Buzz Lightyear and his … unexpected wings? – Credit: C/O

      In Toy Story 2, Buzz meets Jessie the Cowgirl and admires her yarn hair, blushing when she places her hands on his shoulders.

      When she heroically rescues Andy’s dog, Buzz’s wings pop out, revealing his excitement about her.

      Wow.

      Stinky Pete’s Inappropriate Behavior

      Stinky Pete and the Barbie twins – Credit: C/O

      Stinky Pete, the prospector in Toy Story 2, displays an unsettling side in a scene where he’s alone in a box with two twin Barbies.

      He holds their hands and claims he can get them roles in Toy Story 3, looking alarmed when they are interrupted. He insists he was just offering them acting tips, but it's clear what he truly intended.

      This scene was removed in 2019.

      Feeling Inferior

      Mr. Potato Head and Hamm – Credit: C/O

      In the first Toy Story, Woody feels jealous of the attention Buzz Lightyear receives.

      He dismissively refers to Buzz’s laser as just a light that flashes, to which Mr. Potato Head implies Woody suffers from “laser envy.”

      That’s quite an adult Freudian reference for Toy Story!

      Frustrated Woody

      Woody and Buzz have a spat – Credit: C/O

      During a disagreement with Buzz, Woody asserts that Buzz is just a toy, not a real astronaut. Buzz counters by reminding him that the correct term is “Space Ranger,” to which Woody responds, “The word I’m looking for I can’t say.”

      Thanks for holding back, Woody.

      Subtle Dark Humor

      Mr. Potato Head’s warning – Credit: C/O

      This quick moment could easily be overlooked, but Mr. Potato Head sketches a picture of a gallows with a noose on the Etch-a-Sketch, warning Woody he’s about to be in trouble.

      Mr. Potato Head’s Temptation

      Mr. Potato Head is smitten with Tour Guide Barbie – Credit: C/O

      Mr. Potato Head has his share of suggestive lines. In one scene, while in a toy car with Tour Guide Barbie, she instructs the toys to keep their hands, arms, and “accessories” inside. He gazes at her with infatuation, reminding himself aloud, “I’m a married spud, I’m a married spud,” as if trying to resist the temptation to cheat.

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