Tim Allen reveals the confounding Toy Story inside joke he has with Tom Hanks. Hanks and Allen are known for being the voices of leads Woody and Buzz, respectively, in the Toy Story movies. The first film in the franchise was the first ever Pixar movie to come out, releasing in theaters in 1995. Since then, there have been three other films released, with the most recent one, Toy Story 4, coming out in 2019. In addition to Allen and Hanks, the series’ voice cast has included Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, and Annie Potts.
Speaking on social media, Allen shares an inside joke he has with Hanks relating to Toy Story.
The post shared two image, one of Hanks and one of Allen, both pointing to a Volkswagen car that says “Buzz” on it. Hanks has a bit of a confused expression while Allen looks happy in his photo. In addition to the pictures, Allen included a caption that reads “Woody sends this to me as if he is really worried so I send his the real buzz with buzz.“
What This Means For Toy Story
The Joke Itself Is A Bit Confusing
While the connection to Toy Story is clear in that the car sports Allen’s character’s name, the entire meaning of the inside joke is slightly unclear. The text of the caption, as well as Hanks’ befuddled expression, may mean to say that Hanks (imitating Woody) is jokingly wondering why a car, rather than his spacefaring toy friend, was called Buzz. Allen sends back “the real buzz with buzz,” to perhaps prove that he is not actually the car.
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That said, it is possible that this exchange is just fully an inside joke between the two actors. The sentence-long caption does not entirely make sense, as there is either a typo or a missing word when Allen writes “his.” Those in the comment section were similarly confused, with @AncientArgonaut writing “I don’t get it. Why would he be worried?” @PatriotSteve91 added “I have no idea what any of this means but ok.”
Our Take On The Tim Allen Inside Joke
It Shows Him And Hanks Have A Good Relationship
I’m just as confused as some commenters as to what Allen really means with his statement, but I nonetheless appreciate that it indicates the actors are still friends after all these years. Both stars are confirmed to be returning for the upcoming Toy Story 5, which will be an exciting way for audiences to engage with the classic characters again. The camaraderie between Hanks and Allen likely makes their voice-acting performances even more interesting as they bring life to their lead characters.
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Toy Story
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John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton, Joe Ranft
Summary
Toy Story is a beloved animated franchise created by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The series centers on the secret life of toys, primarily focusing on the friendship between Woody, a cowboy doll, and Buzz Lightyear, a space ranger action figure. The films explore themes of friendship, loyalty, and growing up, resonating with audiences of all ages. Toy Story is widely credited with revolutionizing animation, as the first film was the first fully computer-animated feature. The franchise is not only a critical success but also a cultural icon, influencing a generation of films and storytelling in animation.
