How we cite our quotes: All quotes are from Inside Out.
Quote #1
SADNESS: Dad just left us. He doesn't love us anymore. That's sad.
When it comes to emotions, kids can be tiny little Meryl Streeps sometimes: so dramatic. (Feel free to steal Tiny Little Meryl Streeps for your band name, BTW.)
Quote #2
JOY: You focus on what's going wrong. There's always a way to turn things around, to find the fun.
SADNESS: Yeah. Find the fun. I don't know how to do that.
JOY: Okay. Well, try to think of something funny.
SADNESS: Um…oh! Remember the funny movie where the dog dies?
Clearly, Sadness and Joy have very different taste when it comes to humor. Here's the thing, though: Riley's emotions each have a job to do, and they each want to be good at their job. For Sadness, digging sad doggie flicks is all in a day's (totally depressing) work.
Quote #3
SADNESS: Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life's problems.
Oddly enough, Sadness is actually trumpeting one of her best qualities. Letting yourself feel sad gives you a moment to take things down a notch, think about your life what's next, and let your friends or family know you need a pick-me-up. You know, like a cookie cake or courtside Warriors tickets.